• octyldodecanol skincare

    Octyldodecanol: What Does It Do In Skincare Products?

    So, you’ve spotted Octyldodecanol in your skincare products and now you’re wondering… What the heck is it? What does it do for your skin? Is it dangerous (I mean, it’s not natural…)? Worry not. I’m here to answer all your questions. Let’s get started: What Is Octyldodecanol? Octyldodecanol is a long-chain fatty acid that’s commonly […]

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  • elizabethan era beauty secrets

    Beauty History: The Elizabethan Era

    Let’s talk about the beauty secrets of the Elizabethan era. Pale, alabaster skin. Curly, red hair. Thin, arched brows. Elizabeth I, daughter of Henry XVIII and his second wife Anne Boleyn, perfectly personified the beauty ideal of the era. All the women at court wanted to look like her. Here’s the lengths they went through […]

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    How Does Nail Cuticle Remover Work?

    I never remove cuticles. I know they “ruin” an otherwise perfectly polished manicure, BUT, those cuticles are there for a reason. They prevent bacteria and other nasty stuff from entering our nails. Kind of a good reason to keep them there, don’t you agree? Maybe not. Doesn’t matter. I’m not gonna jump on my soapbox […]

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  • how to pass the time at the hair salon

    How do you pass the time at the hair salon?

    Do you visit the hair salon regularly? I haven’t been to one in more than a year now (gasp!). It’s not that I’m too lazy to go, I just haven’t found a salon I really like. Either the hair stylist’s skills didn’t impress me or the atmosphere at their salon was so standoffish. You know […]

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  • difference between uva and UVB rays

    What’s The Difference Between UVA And UVB Rays?

    Can you believe that for decades sunscreen protected you only from UVB rays? No one gave a crap about UVA rays. They don’t cause sunburns, so you can’t see the damage they do as quickly. *sighs* But don’t think for a moment that makes them less dangerous. Turns out, UVA rays are worse than UVB […]

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  • jojoba oil beauty uses

    Jojoba Oil For Skin + Hair: 6 Ways To Use It

    How do you use Jojoba oil for skin? Jojoba oil is one of my fave oils for DIY beauty. The reason is simple: it’s almost identical to human sebum, our natural moisturiser. Your skin instantly recognises it, so it won’t trigger an irritating reaction or leave your forehead oilier than a frying pan. The best […]

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