The Big, Bad Beauty Ingredients
03/09/2010 -
The personal care industry has many big, bad wolves. There are countless ingredients on the market that are commonplace in beauty products but are synthetically derived, rife with side and on consumers’ blacklist.
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Plant-Based Skin Whitening Cosmetics
03/01/2010 -
Skin depigmentation to lighten skin color and even skin tone has been practiced since ancient times. Skin-whitening compositions are utilized to brighten skin from the dulling and blotching effect that becomes pronounced upon aging.
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The Baobab Fruit … An African Treasure for Skin
02/16/2010 -
In the last few years many natural ingredients, especially from the Amazon, have been touted for their antioxidant and cosmeceutical properties. An African natural—Baobab—also has a tremendous amount to offer the skin.
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Cosmetics on Trial: 12 Angry Ingredients
02/12/2010 -
So you buy organic fruits and vegetables, antibiotic- and hormone-free meats and you drive an eco-friendly car, but what about your personal care products—shampoos, foundation, perfume—ever read the ingredient label on those?
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A Sticky Situation
01/25/2010 -
Manuka honey can serve as an anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and moisturizer, and can fight off free radicals due to its high level of antioxidants, making it a great addition to any skincare line.
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