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ISSN 1731-0083
Wednesday, 30.04.2025
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Pol J Cosmetol 2017, 20(4): 300-305pladd to cart

Peat and its use in cosmetic treatments and peloidotherapy


Barbara Bacler-Żbikowska 1/, Sabina Pacura 2/, Adam Stebel 1/

1/ Katedra i Zakład Botaniki Farmaceutycznej i Zielarstwa, Wydział Farmaceutyczny z Oddziałem Medycyny Laboratoryjnej w Sosnowcu, Śląski Uniwersytet Medyczny w Katowicach
2/ Koło Botaniczne CEDRO przy Katedrze i Zakładzie Botaniki Farmaceutycznej i Zielarstwa w Sosnowcu, Śląski Uniwersytet Medyczny w Katowicach

Summary
The subject of this paper is peat and its importance in peloidotherapy and cosmetic procedures. This problem was presented on the basis of a review of scientific literature and information on peloid formulations and treatments. Peat-forming processes resulting different types of peat were briefly discussed. Characteristics of peat and peloid and chemical substances influencing their properties, various types of activities and their use in peloidotherapy and cosmetic treatments were characterized.

Key words: peat, peloid, peloidotherapy, cosmetology