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  • cyclomethicone in skincare

    Cyclomethicone: What Does It Do In Skincare?

    What does Cyclomethicone do in skincare? If you take a look at the back of your skincare products, you’ll find Cyclomethicone has slithered its way almost everywhere. Thank its texture for it. It gives it some unique properties that make it a pleasure for formulators to work with and for us to use. And yet, […]

  • christine mielke interview

    Her Beauty Secrets: An Interview with Christine from Temptalia

    I am very excited to bring you this interview with the lovely Christine from Temptalia. She was one of the first beauty bloggers ever and 15 years later, it’s still going strong. Christine’s blog is one of my daily must-reads because of her amazing tips, fantastic product reviews, inspiring looks and great tutorials that will […]

  • the body shop coconut body butter review 01

    The Coconut Body Butter That Saves My Skin Every Winter

    The first time I used the The Body Shop Body Butter, I heard angels singing from above. I know it sounds silly, but my skin is SO dry, most body creams and lotions leave it even drier and thirsting for more moisture. I had almost given up hope when I came across these body butters […]

  • oxybenzone in sunscreen

    Is Oxybenzone In Sunscreen Safe?

    Oxybenzone is probably the most controversial UV filter ever. It’s been accused of: 👉 Penetrating skin and getting into the bloodstream, where it could potentially cause all kinds of harm. 👉 Being an endocrine disruptor that interfere with the natural hormonal system. 👉 Killing coral reef, comprising beautiful ecosystems. 👉 Causing allergic reactions in people […]

  • colbert md soothe night

    Is This Just Another Overpriced Dermatologist Cream?

    I don’t know about you but, if I’m going to spend $175.00 on a cream, I expect it to give me the smoothest skin I’ve ever had, get rid of my wrinkles, and make me a nice cup of tea, too. Ok, maybe the tea isn’t such a great idea just before bedtime, but you […]