Koreans put pig collagen in their face masks Sunday, April 5, 2015 There's a new moisturizer in town, and it's made from pigs. One Korean company has begun selling a facial moisturizer that uses pig collagen, the Daily Mail reports. Korean cosmetic companies have been known to use some strange ingredients, including bird saliva, snail slime, and bee venom. But Holika Holika's "Pig-collagen Jelly Pack" is one of the weirder products currently available. Certified by the Korea Food & Drug Administration, the gel-like sleeping mask has "high density collagen … and gold ingredients contained," according to its packaging, along with "peptides." According to the Daily Mail, it is supposed to be placed on the face before sleeping, then washed off the next morning.According to the Independent, some dermatologists believe that animal collagen is a common ingredient in many modern beauty products. But usually pig collagen would be relegated to the ingredient list, rather than put front and centre as the main selling point. Some scientists are doubtful about whether putting collagen on your skin actually has any effect, though this has not stopped other Korean companies such as Tony Moly and Scinic from producing their own pig collagen face creams, the Daily Mail reports.Holika Holika's Pig-collagen Jelly Pack is available on amazon.ca for $34. BP Study uses pigs as models for humans Feral pigs a hazard Down Under
New High-Throughput Immunogen-Screening Method Expected to Reduce Costs of Vaccine Development Monday, October 21, 2024 A new high-throughput immunogen-screening method developed by VIDO will hopefully help reduce the costs associated with developing new vaccines.Researchers with the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization have developed a high-throughput immunogen-screening method to more efficiently... Read this article online
AgriStability Program to align with tax filings Monday, October 21, 2024 New Changes Reduce Costs and Paperwork for Producers In Alberta, farmers play a crucial role in sustaining the provincial economy and ensuring food security. Recognizing the challenges faced by these vital contributors, the Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC) has... Read this article online
Canada Settles Farming Claims with Nine First Nations Monday, October 21, 2024 Historic Agreements Enhance First Nations Agricultural Support The Government of Canada is settling specific claims with the First Nations related to agricultural provisions promised decades ago under Treaties 5, 6, and 10. These treaties included commitments to provide essential... Read this article online
B.C. still waiting final election results Monday, October 21, 2024 British Columbians still don’t know who won the election on Oct. 19. As of Monday morning, David Eby and the NDP are leading or elected in 46 ridings, while the Conservatives and John Rustad are leading or elected in 45 ridings. The B.C. Greens secured two seats, though party leader Sonia... Read this article online
Steffes Group bringing auction services to Canada Monday, October 21, 2024 Tisdale, Sask. will be the home of a U.S. equipment auction company’s first location in Canada and tenth overall. On Oct. 18, Steffes Group out of Fargo, N.D., announced the purchase of Bruce Schapansky Auctioneers, which will undergo a rebrand to become Steffes. Reps from Steffes... Read this article online