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Why you need to double cleanse

Just when we think 2020 can't get any weirder and stressful, something new happens, and it's just... relentless. People keep mentioning "the new normal," and one thing is for sure, all of us had to adapt to new rules and routines. For me, one thing I..

What causes sagging skin and can you treat it?

We said it once, we'll say it again. Getting old is a privilege. That said, sagging skin can be a bugbear for many of us. Is there a way to un-sag (we are aware it's not even a word) the skin? And what can you do to prevent it? The reasons why skin ..

What is the skin microbiome?

Skin microbiome or skin flora is a topic that has grown in popularity over recent years. It is easy to understand why, since it is crucial in keeping our skin healthy and balanced. It protects the skin against harmful outside influences. What is the ..

Why You Should Say No To SLS

Sodium Lauryl Sulphate Sodium lauryl sulphate (SLS) is an anionic surfactant (detergent) which is included as a foaming agent (to clean and make bubbles) in a huge variety of commonly used products. These include shampoos, soaps, face and body washes..

What is a comedone and why are non-comedogenic cosmetics important?

Author: Nick Morante Cosmetic ingredients are graded according to their ability to form comedones. Ingredients that do not cause comedones are said to be non-comedogenic. Comedogenicity or pore clogging is very closely linked to acne. There ar..

Allergies To Cosmetic Ingredients

Every two years, the North American Contact Dermatitis Group collects and reports the data from patch testing among its members to a standardized series of allergens. Major Allergens There are 3 categories of cosmetic ingredients that induce allerg..

Skin Irritation & Anti-Irritants

By Vispi Kanga Cosmetics and skin care products are part of most people's daily grooming habits. Intact or uninjured skin is an excellent barrier to most substances found in cosmetics and skin care products. If skin is over dry or injured, disrupt..

UV Protection in Skin Care

By Melanie Henson What ever happened to the "healthy" tan? At one time, sun-darkened skin was synonymous with attractiveness and good health. Women and men alike went to great lengths to feel the burn-literally. The well-off went regularly to t..

The A-Z Ingredient Project

In 2009 the global volume consumption of personal care ingredients was close to 575,000 tonnes. So what are these ingredients? What do they do? Are they harmful? Benign? Beneficial? We put them on our skin every day - whether we are male or femal..

Understanding the Skin: An Introduction

What are cosmetics? And what can they be expected to do? To answer these questions we first need to understand the structure and function of the skin. It is perhaps surprising to remember that the skin is an organ. The skin is the visible surface of ..

What the Skin Does for Us

Everyone has some kind of skincare routine. We wash, scrub, moisturise and scent our skin daily. Because we take particular care taken of the skin, and seek out and use special products to maintain it, it is easy to think of the skin as a standalone..

pH and the Skin

pH is a measure of the acidity of a solution. Pure water is said to be neutral, with a pH close to 7.0 at 25 °C. Solutions with a pH less than 7 are said to be acidic and solutions with a pH greater than 7 are alkaline. [caption id="attachment_1751"..

Alpha Hydroxy Acid and the Skin

Alpha Hydroxy Acids Alpha-hydroxy acids (AHA's) are naturally occurring acids, derived from the sugars in particular plants. Glycolic acid is derived from sugar cane, Lactic acid from milk and Malic acid from apples. Mandelic acid, a relatively new..

Mandelic Acid

Mandelic Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) extracted from bitter almond. It has a long, safe history of use in medicine as an oral antibiotic, but has only recently become popular in skincare. Its use in skincare was pioneered by Dr Fulton, one of ..

How to Use Mandelic Acid Products

Introducing Mandelic Acid to Your Routine Mandelic Acid's natural antibacterial qualities will help to eliminate acne causing bacteria. Its exfoliating properties will prevent acne causing congestion. When treating acne, the key to achieving optimu..

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