tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-84676619693397061832011-07-08T09:35:49.470-07:00Jeannie D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/13158669976768034097noreply@blogger.comBlogger21100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8467661969339706183.post-59430805239741620172010-01-03T00:15:00.000-08:002010-01-03T00:16:24.525-08:00Wow! When Was the last time I checked in here?<br /><br />A while ago, I'm sure.<br /><br />Anyway, I'm back.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8467661969339706183-5943080523974162017?l=chickenflicken.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Jeannie D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/13158669976768034097noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8467661969339706183.post-63605312537572608552007-12-31T19:53:00.000-08:002007-12-31T19:58:59.843-08:00Something funny in the Daily Mail this morning, a short article about a stem-cell based skin care regime developed from something invented by Soviet scientists before the collapse of the Soviet Union.<br /><br />Here's <a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/technology/technology.html?in_article_id=505285&amp;in_page_id=1770&amp;ito=1490">an excerpt</a>.<blockquote><p> A secret formula created in a Soviet laboratory is behind one of two new "miracle" anti-ageing creams. </p><p> </p><p>Both of the products claim to kick-start dormant stem cells into rejuvenating the skin. </p><p>One of the creams, <a href="http://smoother-skin.com/amatokin">Amatokin, is being made by U.S. firm Voss</a>. </p><p> But it is thought to have been discovered by Russian scientists researching the treatment of burns, in laboratories protected by armed guards. </p><p>Sold by Harvey Nichols, it claims to "dramatically reduce the appearance of both deep and superficial wrinkles". </p><p> Voss researcher Dr Richard Wells said: "Rather than going under the knife, you may be able to look 20 years younger by applying a 'stem cell' face cream, thus replacing a time-ravaged complexion with your own new, wrinkle-free skin." </p><p>Such rejuvenation does not come cheap, however - a small pot costs £135 .</p><p><br /></p></blockquote><p> </p><blockquote></blockquote>£135 pounds for a small jar of skin cream is outrageous, although certainly much less than a few courses of Botox, to say nothing of the pain and inconvenience of taking a needle in the forehead.<br /><br />I suppose if I had enough cash, I'd give it a try.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8467661969339706183-6360531253757260855?l=chickenflicken.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Jeannie D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/13158669976768034097noreply@blogger.com0