The Powder Room Magazine
Learn and Discover Home
What’s the difference between Vegan and Cruelty Free?
It is 2023 and animal cruelty should be non-negotiable! Not testing on animals is something we’re fully behind. And if the products are vegan, even better. It might have all...
Weird but wonderful skincare ingredients to know
Source: Pinterest Beauty enthusiasts are no strangers to unconventional ingredients. Every few years it seems a new scientific finding pushes the use of a new component into the spotlight....
Are alcohols in skincare ‘bad’?
The short answer is… not necessarily. Alcohols have developed a bad reputation when it comes to skincare, and that’s only partially due to fact. The truth is, different types of...
How to introduce new products into your skincare routine
Investing in new skincare is a very exciting time, so full of hope and promise! It can be tempting to start applying your entire beauty haul to your face, body...
How to naturally restore your skin’s softness and bounce
Source: Pinterest Nothing appears more youthful than plump, bouncy skin. Sadly, the more birthdays we celebrate, the more volume we lose in our skin, making us appear tired and...
The truth about silicones
Silicones are a tricky topic. They are widely used in cosmetics, and you will find ‘cones on many a cosmetic label, both in high-end and drugstore products. However, you...
Why sunscreen is a must for dark skin
Are you under the impression that, thanks to your skin tone, you don’t really need to wear sunscreen? We hate to be the bearers of bad news but the evidence...
Is your nail polish toxic?
Source: Pinterest We love our manicures. The only dilemmas most of us have at the salon are whether to go for a classic mani-pedi or for a gelish colour....
Does the pH of your skincare really matter?
Good question. You may be wondering why the pH of skincare is becoming an increasingly hot topic, with brands regularly promoting their products as ‘pH-balanced’ or ‘low-pH’. So, is pH...
All About Acids
Source: Pinterest You may have heard about acids in skincare… Salicylic acid, Glycolic acid and Hyaluronic acid among others. If these names take you back to high school chemistry...
What's the difference between chemical and mineral sunscreen?
If I could offer you only one tip for the future, sunscreen would be it In Mary Schmich's (and later Baz Lurhman's) eternal words: "Ladies and Gentlemen of the class...
Sensitive Skincare Do’s and Don’ts
Source: Pinterest Looking after sensitive skin can be confusing and stressful – one inconspicuous wrong turn and your skin is either irritated, breaking out or worse. Sensitivity can be...
