Taking the guesswork out of skincare
Is Glyceryl Stearate green? This is one of those annoying ingredients that pops up in all skincare products, traditional and organic. Its name doesn’t sound natural, yet it’s on none of the “Avoid-at-all-costs” lists. No one talks about it. Ever. Time for a change. Here’s everything you need to know about Glyceryl Stearate in skincare: […]
So, you’ve spotted Octyldodecanol in your skincare products and now you’re wondering… What the heck is it? What does it do for your skin? Is it dangerous (I mean, it’s not natural…)? Worry not. I’m here to answer all your questions. Let’s get started: What Is Octyldodecanol? Octyldodecanol is a long chain fatty acid. It […]
Have you heard of Dicaprylyl Carbonate? It’s one of those ingredients that lurks in almost all your skincare products and has a suspect name that makes it look a little… well, it’s not natural, is it? Should you worry? Not really. Here’s why: What Is Dicaprylyl Carbonate? Dicaprylyl Carbonate is a colourless and odourless (almost!) […]
Tell me if you can relate to this? You’ve spent a small fortune over the years to find that elusive foundation shade that perfectly matches your skin tone. It was a bit more expensive than you usually like to spend on makeup, but you don’t care. This is IT. You leave the store all excited […]
Should you stay away from nanotechnology in sunscreen? Critics say that zinc oxide nanoparticles are so small, they’ll penetrate your skin and give you all kinds of nasty diseases. The panic got so out of hand, the few brands that had started using this technology quickly backtracked. Now you’ll more easily find a needle in […]
Did you know that any ingredient – even something innocuous like chamomile or water – can cause an irritation or allergy to someone? Yep, even natural ingredients. I mean, there are people out there who are allergic to water. And what’s more natural and safe than water?! Why am I telling you all this? You […]
