Hyaluronic Acid keeps the skin moist and elastic. It is used to hydrate the skin and smooth out fine lines. Hyaluronic Acid production in the skin reduces as we age, …
IS HYALURONIC BENEFITING OR DISRUPTING YOUR SKIN
IS POTASSIUM SORBATE NATURAL?
Potassium Sorbate has been used for a long time in the industry but has recently gained more attention in green beauty products. Often these products have some kind of natural …
IODINE CAUSES ACNEGENICITY
Iodine consumption in the form of iodine rich foods such as seaweed or systemic medications may create an eruption of pustules. Next time you are tucking into that roll of …
DIMETHICONE DOES NOT SUFFOCATE THE SKIN
There is so much misinformation spread in this industry and on the internet. Silicones are demonised for being used in cosmetics but the reasons why are simply myths. Here are …
ANTIOXIDANTS ARE DESTROYED BY LIGHT AND AIR
Antioxidants are powerful skin protectors. If they are not stored properly they can become inactive. If your product is in a jar or bottle that needs to be opened then …
INHALATION OF ROSE AFFECTS YOUR SKIN
Rose inhalation has an affect on substance P, a neuromediator which is released when we are under stress. Substance P reduces the amount of sebum (oil) produced. Simply smelling natural rose fragrance …
WHAT ARE PEPTIDES?
Peptides are short chains of amino acid sequences. They have the ability to trigger cellular processes that stimulate collagen production. Peptides evolved from research into wound healing and studies on …
OILS OVER 25% OLEIC ACID DISRUPT THE SKIN BARRIER
There are many oils that contain over 25% oleic acid. These oils disrupt the skin barrier by causing moisture loss which results in flaking due to an overproduction of skin …
ENZYMES VS CHEMICAL PEELS
The depth of chemical peels and the amount of skin cells removed depends on the type of acid that is used, percentage and the pH. They can remove cells that …
MOTHBEAN EXTRACT HAS SIMILAR BENEFITS TO RETINOL
Mothbean or Vigna Acontifolia as it’s known is an annual herb belonging to the Leguminosae family. The pod contains 4 to 9 seeds which contains nutritive proteins. Mothbean has proven …
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