OBJECTIVE To evaluate the pH value of children's antibacterial soaps and syndets used in children's baths and verify whether there is information regarding pH on the product label. METHODS Quantitative, cross-sectional, analytical observational study that included ninety soap samples, both in bar and liquid presentations, as follows: 67 children's soap (group 1), 17 antibacterial soaps (group...

In the past few years, popularity of Indian soap operas has skyrocketed in Turkey, especially 2016 due to Is Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon? (Bir Garip Aşk). The present article investigates female viewers’ motivations for watching Turkey. study was conducted through qualitative research with semi-structured in-depth interviews 30 viewers between ages 22-60, who were primarily homemakers. This revealed...

Introduction: Black and satinee skin has been a beauty quality in our environment. Then bleaching became very popular in our communities but not much is known about skin habits. The objective of this study was to identify skin care habits of patients in Yaoundé. Patients and Methods: This study took place in the dermatology clinic of the Yaounde General Hospital, including all patients seen fro...

I t has been shown by McBain and collaborators I that aluminum soaps present characteristics somewhat akin to proteins in their lyophilic colloidal behavior. These soaps, particularly the aluminum disoaps AIOHR~, are solids which can be prepared relatively pure. No macroscopic crystals have yet been obtained but powder x-ray diffraction patterns show structures varying from almost amorphous to ...

Background Go on, admit it. However much you may dismiss soap operas, at some point in your life you’ve been fascinated by them. Maybe as a teenager coming home early from school, as a medical student taking a break from exams, or as a young parent at home with the children, you too have been drawn into the world of ‘The Street’ or ‘The Square’ – or even ‘The Police Station’. You too have been ...