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What's the deal with Palm Oil?

What's the deal with Palm Oil?

Have you been wondering why 'Palm Oil' has a bad rap and is often included on a list of ingredients to avoid? With a harmless name that sounds natural, the...
Are Sulfates In Beauty Products Harmful?

Are Sulfates In Beauty Products Harmful?

Sulfate-free products are now seen as commonplace, but it isn' clear if this is simply a marketing tactic or if they are truly more effective. To understand whether we should...
What are ‘active’ ingredients in your skincare?

What are ‘active’ ingredients in your skincare?

  When you hear about ‘actives’ in skincare it is usually a reference to products which include a key ingredient that is scientifically is proven to ensure visible improvement in skin’s texture, clarity, and brightness. Whilst all...
Vegan and Cruelty-Free: What do the labels mean?

Vegan and Cruelty-Free: What do the labels mean?

New Year’s symbolises new beginnings, whether they be taking up a new hobby, working on self development or committing to changing up your health routine – it's the start of something new. One of the ways we can begin...
Hydration - How Skin Deep Does It Go?

Hydration - How Skin Deep Does It Go?

We’ve all heard the saying that a human being can go 3 days without water. What you probably haven't heard is that 60% of our bodies are water. Putting that in context...
Beauty Basics: How To Determine Your Skin Type (And why it matters!)

Beauty Basics: How To Determine Your Skin Type (And why it matters!)

Source: Pinterest   When it comes to skincare, we all have a type. A skin type, that is. Your skin type is something you are born with and is what...
UVA, UVB and SPF: How to crack the code on sun protection and save your skin

UVA, UVB and SPF: How to crack the code on sun protection and save your skin

Source: Pinterest   A bit of harsh truth: skipping sun protection can sabotage the rest of your skincare routine and derail results from your other products. While it may not...
The Perks of Purslane: Is it the latest and greatest skincare super ingredient?

The Perks of Purslane: Is it the latest and greatest skincare super ingredient?

Have you heard about purslane? If not, you aren’t alone. Purslane is a little-known skincare super ingredient, but one that’s beginning to generate a big buzz. Purslane, also known as...
The best skincare ingredients for acne-prone skin

The best skincare ingredients for acne-prone skin

Wouldn’t it be great if we could rid the world of all pimples? What if we could just push a button and make all of them disappear? Who wouldn't hit...
Niacinamide: The skincare brightening ninja you need on your bathroom shelf

Niacinamide: The skincare brightening ninja you need on your bathroom shelf

Source: Pinterest It lightens, it tightens, it brightens. Is there anything niacinamide can't do? If you’ve got your finger on the pulse of skincare, you may have been hearing about...
Spotlight on Centella: what are the skincare benefits of Centella Asiatica?

Spotlight on Centella: what are the skincare benefits of Centella Asiatica?

Quietly popular among Korean skincare enthusiasts and those with sensitive skin, Centella, also known as Centella Asiatica, ‘tiger grass’, ‘cica’ or ‘Madécassol’ in France, has become an increasingly popular and...
Are you using your skincare products correctly?

Are you using your skincare products correctly?

Source: Pinterest We are firm believers that skincare is an investment rather than an expenditure. There is nothing more satisfying than knowing that you’re making smart choices when it comes...