Introduction. Parasitic diseases are common and pose threats to the health and lives of people around the world. Globally improving sanitary conditions also do not provide a sufficient method of preventing the parasitic infections that trigger them. Statistical data show a huge rate of parasitism in the world and a very large share of parasitic diseases in the number of deaths. Worms among pre-school children are quite common to a certain extent, and factors that favor them ? if properly identified, can be significantly reduced. This paper presents the frequency of occurrence of worms in this age range compared to statistical data and a list of factors predisposing the occurrence of these diseases. Aim. The aim of the study was to assess the frequency and predisposing factors for the occurrence of helminthia among children in pre-school age in Poland. Material and methods. An original questionnaire was used to conduct the research. Results. The frequency of occurrence of worms reaches about 10% of confirmed infections. The most common prevalence among children is oatosis. The most important factors predisposing to parasitic worms infection are: inadequate personal hygiene, inadequate food hygiene and its preparation, the impact of places with higher risk of infection (sandpits, playgrounds, kindergartens, nurseries, orphanages). Invasions, when the massiveness of parasite invasions is not large enough, often goes asymptomatically ? that is why the parent's perceptiveness and knowledge about the basic symptoms of the most common worms play a key role. The level of parents’ knowledge and awareness of the risk of being infected with parasitic worms is high. Most of the parents surveyed correctly diagnosed symptoms performed tests for the presence of parasites in the body of their children. Conclusions. Elimination of predisposing factors significantly minimizes the occurrence of helminthiasis.

Introduction. Plant oils are valued ingredients of the oil phase of cosmetics. Argan oil is a semi-drying oil and is composed mainly of unsaturated fatty acids. It also contains saturated fatty acids and antioxidants such as tocopherols and polyphenols, among others. Evening primrose oil is rich in UFA and GLA. It is also a source of vitamins, zinc, calcium, magnesium and selenium. Skin has a protective role in the human body. The quality of its function depends on the level of hydration, among other aspects. Appropriate hydration is achieved with suitable skin care products, including natural oil-based emulsions. Aim. The aim of the study was to compare the efficacy of skin hydration for two cosmetic products: argan oil cream and evening primrose oil cream. Material and methods. The studied cosmetic products were assessed in terms of their sensory properties and qualitative composition based on information published at https://ec.europa.eu/growth/sectors/cosmetics/cosing_pl and guidelines included in the Regulation No 1223/2009. Corneometry was used to assess skin hydration and videodermatoscopy was performed. A tester applied a cream on herself for three weeks. Corneometry was performed once a week and videodermatoscopy was performed every day. Results. Corneometry assessment of evening primrose oil cream and argan oil cream indicated a significant increase in skin hydration following the use of the former. The hydration level of the skin of the hands was much lower than that of the face. The left side of the face was less hydrated than the right one. The hydration levels for both hands before and after the study were similar. Conclusions. The study demonstrated a significant impact of the cream used on the level of skin hydration. The evening primrose oil cream turned out to have strong hydrating properties. Despite unfavourable rheological characteristics, the cream did not display comedogenicity.