Taking the guesswork out of skincare
Did you know that the Ancient Romans started using cosmetics for ritual purposes only? But as time went on, makeup and skincare became a natural part of women’s everyday lives. Wealthy people bought imported makeup from China and Germany, while the poor could only afford cheaper knock-offs of such “high-end” cosmetics. Due to the weather […]
Have you ever bought a concealer and then regretted it because the colour was wrong or you didn’t like the texture? I always end up with the wrong colour. I’m so pale, the lightest shade often tends to be too dark for my complexion. And if, by some kind of miracle, I get the shade […]
We all want what we can’t have. The Ancient Greeks were no different. Dark-haired and bronze-skinned, their ideal of beauty was the total opposite: long and curly golden locks, and pale porcelain skin. So they faked it. Here’s how: Skin In Ancient Greece, pale skin was a sign of prestige and beauty. It meant women (and […]
Beauty was big business in ancient Egypt. It didn’t matter if you were a man or a woman, rich or poor. Everyone used makeup and ointments. It was part of life. Blame it on the climate. They Egyptians needed something to protect their skin from the boiling desert sun and the incessant insect bites. Cosmetics […]
Let me guess… You’re here because you’ve had an allergic reaction to a skincare product and are wondering if Benzyl Salicylate could be the culprit. Let’s find out: What Is Benzyl Salicylate? Benzyl Salicylate is an ester of Salicylic Acid and Benzyl Alcohol. You can find it in cloves and several fragrant essential oils. At […]
Can you mix sunscreen with moisturizer? I did it all the time when I was younger. I thought I was so clever, too. Most sunscreens back then were so thick, they’d turn my face into a greasy, shiny pan… or Caspar The Ghost. You’d think someone as pale as me wouldn’t even notice the white […]
