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5th September 2015
So What is an Allergic Reaction? Irritated skin can be caused by a variety of factors. These include immune system disorders, medications & infections. When an allergen triggers an immune system response, then this is called an allergic […]
3rd September 2015
Non Comedogenic: has a simple meaning – a product that will not clog pores. A clogged pore causes comedones which are white heads which in turn may become blackheads or pimples. Another variation of the term is non acnegenic where […]
1st September 2015
100% of something is a popular labelling trick in the cosmetics industry but there is no standard use of this claim. A product may be promoted as containing 100% aloe vera for instance but this does not mean that the […]
25th August 2015
Are You Concerned About Animal By-Products in Your Cosmetics? Part II Maybe you are vegetarian or vegan or maybe you just don’t like the idea of putting animal by-products on your face or body… If this is you…these are some […]
17th August 2015
Are You Concerned About Animal By-Products in Your Cosmetics? I have divided this blog into two parts as there are at least fifteen animal derived ingredients. Maybe you are vegetarian or vegan or maybe you just don’t like the idea […]
10th August 2015
The term lacks a medical definition, but it is in common usage and found in most standard English dictionaries. In some countries, there are allergy interest groups that provide manufacturers with a certification procedure including tests that ensure […]
3rd August 2015
Just for a change I thought I’d write about some ingredients that are natural, organic & good for you! Cacao butter, or theobroma oil, is a pale-yellow, edible vegetable fat extracted from the cocoa bean which is used to […]
30th July 2015
Gillian Deacon exposes some uncomfortable facts in her book; including…when you use lipstick you could be ingesting lead. [If you would like to buy the book click here] In 2007, the Campaign For Safe Cosmetics found lead […]