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What does “Clean Beauty” mean?
Clean beauty has become trendier each year, with simple ingredients, minimal makeup looks, and fresh-faced icons becoming all the rage....
Morgan Carpenter
Nov 28, 20222 min read
Why is Tea Tree Oil used in Skincare?
Tea tree oil is one of the most popular natural ingredients in skincare. It can be found in a range of products targeting acne, oiliness,...
Morgan Carpenter
Nov 14, 20223 min read
Best Skincare Ingredients for Dry Skin
Earlier this week, we overviewed some of the changes you can make to your skincare regimen in order to help your skin adjust to colder...
Morgan Carpenter
Nov 9, 20222 min read
How to Adjust to a Winter Skincare Routine
As the days get shorter and colder, our skin tends to react by getting drier and more sensitive. Your skincare routine should reflect the...
Morgan Carpenter
Nov 7, 20223 min read
Nanotechnology in Cosmetics and Skincare
When you hear the phrase nanotechnology, skincare and makeup probably aren’t the first things that spring to mind. Nanotechnology covers...
Morgan Carpenter
Nov 4, 20222 min read
All about FDA Sunscreen Testing
Even though winter is fast approaching, wearing sunscreen daily is still one of the best ways to protect your skin from photodamage. The...
Morgan Carpenter
Oct 21, 20222 min read
Guide to using CBD Oil for Skincare
We have previously explored the benefits of CBD oil in cosmetics, and the same benefits apply to skincare products containing this...
Morgan Carpenter
Oct 17, 20222 min read
What to do for Oily Dehydrated Skin
It may seem incongruent to think of oily skin as becoming dehydrated, but it’s a more common problem than you’d expect. Even if you have...
Morgan Carpenter
Oct 14, 20222 min read
Oil Cleansing for Sensitive Skin
Finding the right product for sensitive skin can be difficult, as harsh ingredients and abrasive formulas can be irritating or cause...
Morgan Carpenter
Oct 10, 20222 min read
How To Determine Your Skin Type
Why is it important to know your skin type? Determining your skin type can make it easier to find skincare methods and products that work...
Morgan Carpenter
Oct 7, 20222 min read
The importance of Melanocytes in Skin Health
Skin health is dependent on innate functions in the body such as the production of melanin, which is done by melanocytes. This process...
Morgan Carpenter
Oct 5, 20222 min read
CBD in Skincare and Cosmetic Products
What is CBD? CBD, derived from the cannabis plant possesses no psychoactive properties and has been shown to improve symptoms of several...
Morgan Carpenter
Sep 30, 20222 min read
Benefits of using Resveratrol in Skincare
Reservatrol, the powerful antioxidant in grape skins and found most prominently in red wine and grape juice, has been a hot topic in the...
Morgan Carpenter
Sep 16, 20222 min read
Function of Potassium Sorbate in Skincare
Earlier on the blog, we explored the use of benzyl alcohol in skincare, which serves a similar purpose to Potassium sorbate. These...
Morgan Carpenter
Sep 14, 20222 min read
Talc in Makeup: its Purpose and Safety
Talcum powder has been used in makeup for years, but it has been the subject of some controversy recently as its effects on health are...
Morgan Carpenter
Sep 9, 20222 min read
The Role of Benzyl Alcohol in Skincare
Benzyl alcohol is common in many kinds of skincare products, but it receives mixed reviews from skincare experts. The ingredient serves a...
Morgan Carpenter
Sep 7, 20222 min read
Benefits of Peptides for Skin: A Clinical Perspective
Peptides provide many benefits to the skin and can be found in a variety of skincare products. Today, we’ll look into the function of...
Morgan Carpenter
Aug 26, 20222 min read
Finding the right Packaging for Cosmetic Products
Cosmetic packaging is almost as important as the product inside. In recent years, there has been a shift toward more eco-friendly...
Morgan Carpenter
Aug 22, 20223 min read
The Benefits of Jojoba Oil for Skin
Jojoba oil has long been used in skincare, and for good reason! The healing oil originates from the nut of the Jojoba plant, spanning...
Morgan Carpenter
Aug 12, 20222 min read
How to Patch Test Skincare Products
What is a Patch Test? Whenever speaking to a dermatologist or trying out a new skincare product, you may have heard that you’re supposed...
Morgan Carpenter
Aug 8, 20223 min read
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