• self-tanners 101

    How do self-tanners work?

    If there’s one beauty product I couldn’t care less about is self-tanner. You see, I don’t tan. My skin’s pale and I love that. Pale skin is awesome. And healthy. And awesome. But, that doesn’t mean I’m not curious about how self-tanners work. What’s in them that turns your skin into that lovely Oompa-Loompa shade […]

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  • ways to wash your hair

    7 Ways To Wash Your Hair: Which One Works Best?

    What’s the best way to wash your hair? I hear what you’re saying, “But wait, Giorgia, don’t you just use shampoo to wash your hair?” Yes and no. Shampoo is the most popular way to wash your hair. It’s NOT the only one. Now the natural movement is on the rise, more and more women […]

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  • glyceryl stearate skincare

    Glyceryl Stearate: What Does It Do In Skincare Products?

    Is Glyceryl Stearate green? This is one of those annoying ingredients that pops up in all skincare products, traditional and organic. Its name doesn’t sound natural, yet it’s on none of the “Avoid-at-all-costs” lists. No one talks about it. Ever. Time for a change. Here’s everything you need to know about this ingredient in skincare: […]

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  • the beauty secrets of the ancient romans

    Beauty History: Cosmetics Secrets of the Ancient Romans

    Let’s talk about the beauty secrets of the Ancient Romans… Did you know that the Ancient Romans started using cosmetics for ritual purposes only? But as time went on, makeup and skincare became a natural part of women’s everyday lives. Wealthy people bought imported makeup from China and Germany, while the poor could only afford […]

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  • learn to love your body

    5 Tips To Learn To Love Your Body Just The Way It Is

    Truth bomb: to accept yourself and love your body is one of the hardest things you’ll ever have to do. Society doesn’t make it easy. Instagram and TV are constantly shoving perfection down our throats. They make you feel like you’re not worthy of love unless you look like a supermodel. And so it begins. […]

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  • are silicones bad for skin?

    Silicones In Skincare: Are They Bad For Skin?

    Ah, silicones. No one wants them. But, when they aren’t there, everyone complains. Well, they don’t complain of a lack of silicones. They complain of thick pastes that spread like chalk or hair that refuses to be combed through. You know, all those things silicones are there to fix. Turns out, silicones are quite the […]

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