Just imagine a young child…how firm, springy, and smooth their skin is! This is due to the fact that children have high levels of collagen and elastin. Collagen is the…
Whether you are aware of it or not, your favorite commercial beauty product may be harmfully impacting the environment. Production of these products is often unsustainable due to ingredient toxicity,…
It’s almost summer in the Northern Hemisphere! But are your skin and hair prepared to withstand the potential damage of heat, UV bombardment and the dehydration that comes with increased…
In the previous part of this series, we discussed the basics of active ingredients in skin care. Today's post will get you acquainted with some natural active ingredients in hair…
An active ingredient is defined as an essential element that makes a topical Skin or Hair Care formula truly effective or 'functional’. Some of the popular actives that you are…
Personalized skin care is the future of the beauty industry. Just as custom-made clothes always fit better than off-the-rack ones, the same applies to the science of tailoring your Skin…
Whether the sun is shining, or the weather is overcast, or even if you naturally produce a high level of melanin, the UV rays produced by the sun can be…
Scrubs? Sponge? Chemical/ Acidic exfoliants? Exfoliation is an important part of your skin care regimen. While our skin naturally sheds dead cells during every skin cycle, a dedicated exfoliation routine…
You have no doubt heard about GMOs in processed foods and supplements and their negative health impacts. But did you know this kind of biological technology can also be there…
In continuation to our previous blog About Serums (Part 1), here are some important things to consider while buying a serum... Which Ingredients Should You Look for in a Serum?…