Anastasia Georgakopoulos

Device promises cosmetic relief

Women have a new ally in the struggle for beauty. Dectro International has launched a new device that promises to battle the problems of body hair, aging and grog-blossoms.

The machine uses advanced pulsed light technology. Its 1200nm wavelength reaches deeper roots of hair than other machines that have a 900nm capacity. Advanced pulsed light technology is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and used by cosmetic dermatologists in Boston to treat skin imperfections. “Permanent hair reduction, photo-facials for vascular and pigmented lesions, acne and leg veins are available with FDA clearance,” said Dr. Dwight Scarborough, a cosmetic dermatologist in Ohio.

According to the manufacturer of the device, the powerful light permanently reduces body hair, wrinkles, fine lines,… Continue reading

Jewelry Museum welcomes turtle-theme exhibition

The Mediterranean Association to Save the Sea Turtles opened its turtle-theme exhibition, “Art Ecology–Culture,” showcasing 340 non-precious pieces of jewelry, souvenirs, decorations, toys and soaps, on March 19 at the Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry Museum near the Acropolis.

The items from around the world had been collected by Mrs. Lily Venizelos, the president and founder of Medasset, over a period of 25 years from all over the world. “The collection is a combination of beauty, ethnicity, civilization and conservation,” Venizelos said.

The exhibition was held on the second floor of the museum. The pieces were set in display cases, each case displaying three or four items from different parts of the world and mixing jewelry with the toys and decorations.

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