Breaking out? Before you dump your skincare, check your makeup. Many foundations and powders contain solids & fatty ingredients that are comedogenic (clog pores). Comedogenic makeup is an often overlooked culprit of acne.
Try eliminating 1 makeup product at a time to see if your skin clears up […]
Mineral Oil and Petrolatum are misunderstood ingredients with a terrible reputation. Next to Parabens, I would say they’re the next biggest pariahs in skincare. Mineral oil is often considered comedogenic, and petrolatum toxic.
Both ingredients have been used in cosmetics for many years and assessed […]
How are you protecting your lips in the winter?
Let’s do a survey! What kind of lip balm do you prefer to put on your lips?
1⃣ STICK – like the ones in the photo
2⃣ TUBE – you squeeze the balm out & apply it with your finger
3⃣ PAN – you […]
Today’s post is one of the most important articles I’ll ever write. Not because parabens are a big deal (because they’re not). But because of the message that I want to convey – the beauty world abounds with fictions. And sometimes those fictions are so loud and pervasive, they become accepted as […]
There’s no such thing as “chemical-free.” One of my pet peeves is seeing skin care products described as “chemical-free” or containing “no chemicals.” Because it makes no sense at all.
Everything on this planet is made of chemicals, except for only 2 things: LIGHT and ELECTRICITY.
Every skin care product is made […]
Is your skin feeling dry or looking limp, deflated? One reason may be a lack of fat in your skin.
Omega fatty acids are *essential* nutrients – they’re required for many body functions. They also nourish skin.
The outer layer of skin is partly made of fat (lipids is the correct term). […]
Who is this humble-looking root on the photo? It doesn’t look all that special, but in skin care, it is!
This is licorice, otherwise known as Glycyrrhiza glabra (its Latin botanical name), which is the most common species used […]
Have you seen any oxygen creams lately? Or heard of the oxygen facial?
I recently received a few samples of various topical oxygen products: Natura Bisse Oxygen Cream, Bakel Oxyregen Cream, and Bliss Triple Oxygen Energizing Cream. And it gave me the idea to write this post.
So why oxygen? What does it […]
New product in my cabinet: Skinceuticals 1% Retinol treatment cream. I’ll be using this on the parts of my face that are showing signs of aging.
RETINOL is a form of Vitamin A. And in skincare, Vitamin A is one of the main weapons against aging. Why such a […]