Lavender oil has been clinically proven to kill staphylococcus aureus. However, lavender is also known to cause allergies and is phototoxic. Studies were done that showed that lavender lacks natural …
LAVENDAR OIL CAN CAUSE PIGMENTATION
THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ACNEGENICITY AND COMEDOGENICITY
There is much confusion on what comedogenic means. Many get it confused with acnegenicity which is different. Comedogenicity is the ability of a substance to cause hyperkeratosis (over production of …
ARE YOU CONSTANTLY BATTLING DEHYDRATION?
Aquaporins are molecules that are bound into the membranes of cells. Their main function is to regulate the moisture levels in the skin. Deficiency in Aquaporins actually results in skin …
ALLERGENS CAN CAUSE ACNE
Allergens can be a form of acnegenicity. Acnegenicity refers to the ability of a substance to cause a pustule or papule in the skin. Unlike comedonal acne, the beginning lesion …
REASONS YOU MAY HAVE ENLARGED PORES
There are 300 000 pores on the face. During childhood the pores are nearly invisible because the sebaceous glands aren’t active. Enlargement of pores is due to: – Greasy skin– Hormonal …
HAIR CARE CAN CAUSE ACNE!
Hair care often contains ingredients that are an issue for acne. If you have back acne it may not be hormonal. It might be as simple as changing your hair …
SKIN NEEDS DEPEND ON YOUR AGE !
Your skin needs change as you age. What suits a young skin will actually be disastrous for an older skin. Older skins need more cholesterol in their moisturizers. The reason …
THE BIGGEST TOXIN?
There are many consumers that go to great lengths to avoid chemicals due to toxicity concerns, however there is a toxin that is far more dangerous and has far reaching …
WE LOVE OUR HERBAL AND FLORAL EXTRACTS
Our Roccoco Botanicals Skincare products contain a high percentage of plant and floral extracts, which is why our creams are rarely white. These actives are avoided by other companies due …
Preservative Free?
Preservative free simply means the ingredient that is acting as a preservative is not listed on the European Union’s list of approved preservatives. It generally does not mean there is …
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