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- 2021-10-08
- Trivia
- Food and Cooking
Trivia About Kitchenware: Can Non-Stick Pans Cause Cancer? Let’s Debunk the Myth!
Non-stick pans are favoured by many people due to their “non-stick surface” and “easy to clean” characteristics. However, whenever we talk about non-stick pans, we are always being reminded that the coating might be carcinogenic to humans, which is a disturbing “urban legend”. In fact, is non-stick coating so intimidating? Is it true that it releases toxins when in use?
- 2021-10-04
- Trivia
- Health and Beauty
Trivia Facts About Skin Moisturisation: Which Ingredients Are Superior in Moisturising Efficacy? Moisturising Masks May Not Be Suitable for All!
During hot summer, our skin is hit by the double whammy of dazzling sunlight outside and strong air-conditioning inside, and dries out easily. As such, moisturising the skin becomes more important. Do you know how to select the more effective moisturising day creams and masks? Have you developed any wrong habits in your daily skincare routine? Now, let us debunk the various myths about ‘skin moisturisation’ for you!
- 2021-08-07
- Family and Kids
- Life and Financial Planning
- Food and Cooking
- Trivia
Trivia about Food: Large Fish Have Higher Levels of Mercury?
Many people like to eat fish to supplement their nutrient intakes; pregnant women consume fish to enhance the cognitive development of their babies. However, there is a great deal of knowledge behind fish selection as they contain methylmercury, an organic compound of mercury that is harmful to the human body.
- 2021-04-17
- Green Living
- Trivia
Trivia Facts about Supermarket Prices: Does Strike-through Price Really Indicate a Discount?
Quite often do we see a “strike-through price” on items in supermarkets, but how can we tell if these items are really being sold at a discount? Here are some examples from the 4 major supermarket chains before we introduce you a useful tool for price comparison – "Online Price Watch" - https://online-price-watch.consumer.org.hk/opw/
- 2021-03-29
- Trivia
- Green Living
Trivia on Sustainable Consumption – Choosing Your Environmental Spending
We can adopt “Sustainable lifestyle” in different aspects of our daily life through recycling, energy conservation and many ways. We can also minimize attachment to material possessions.
- 2021-02-09
- Trivia
- Health and Beauty
Trivia on Lip Balm – You May Have “Ingested” about 4 Tubes of Lip Balm Each Year. Do You Know The Amount of Carcinogenic Substances You May Have Ingested?
Studies have found that if you apply lip balm twice a day, you may have ingested about 4 tubes of lip balm each year. In recent years, many lip balm products have been detected to contain a large amount of carcinogenic mineral oil substances, some of which may be accumulated in the body after being ingested. Therefore, the safety of the ingredients to be used in lip balm is extremely important!
- 2021-02-08
- Trivia
- Health and Beauty
《Don’t Let UV Radiation Harm Your Skin!》
Ultraviolet (UV) radiation emitted by the sun is present throughout the year. Your skin may also be damaged by UV radiation even during winter season! Taking steps to protect yourself from the sun is, hence, a year-round responsibility. Let's learn more about the harmful effects of UV radiation on the skin!
- 2021-02-05
- Trivia
- Health and Beauty
Choose the Right Sunscreen Products – Beyond SPF value
We have shared in the article, “Don’t Let UV Radiation Harm Your Skin!” that ultraviolet (UV) radiation is everywhere and nonseasonal, and therefore consumers should protect their skin from sun exposure all year round to reduce the chance of developing skin cancer. In this article, we will teach you how to choose the right sunscreen products.
