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  • avoid fragrance in skincare products

    Is Fragrance In Skincare As Bad As Paula Begoun Says?

    Is fragrance in skincare bad? According to skincare guru Paula Begoun, it’s the devil incarnate… Me? I don’t go that far, but I do have a weird skincare rule: if it smells good, I don’t put it on my skin. No, I don’t like using products that stink (hello, Skinceuticals CE Ferulic!). And yes, I […]

  • 11 ingredients that fight dandruff

    Ingredients That Fight Dandruff

    Ever wondered how what the best dandruff treatments are and how to get rid of dandruff? I’m an expert here cos dandruff and I have been frenemies for ages. Or better, dandruff hangs around my head all the time like it wants to be my BFF. Me? I’ve been trying my best to get rid […]

  • is ammonium laureth sulfate dangerous

    Is Ammonium Laureth Sulfate In Skincare Dangerous?

    Is Ammonium Laureth Sulfate in skincare dangerous? You’ll usually find it on all the to-avoid skincare ingredients lists, but what did it do to deserve a spot there? Is it as dangerous as people claim or are people making a fuss about nothing again? Let’s investigate what science says: What Is Ammonium Laureth Sulfate? Scientific […]

  • should you avoid tea-lauryl sulfate

    Should You Avoid TEA-Lauryl Sulfate In Skincare?

    Should you avoid TEA-Lauryl Sulfate? It’s one of the most effective surfactants out there. Translation: it removes even the most stubborn of dirt and grime. But, it comes at a cost: it can dry out your skin (and scalp). So should you use it or ditch it with something gentler? Let’s find out: What Is […]

  • why silica in cosmetics is not dangerous

    Is Silica in Skincare Dangerous?

    Is silica in skincare safe? Word on the beauty streets is that silica is trying to kill you. Silica is the latest ingredient accused of giving you silicosis and all sorts of nasty diseases. Once the rumours start, everyone adds its fair share of gossip and side effects. We don’t do gossip here. We do […]

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    Best Types Of Peptides In Skincare: What Works Best For Anti-Aging?

    Ever wondered what the best types of peptides for anti-aging are? After all, the world of peptides is a minefield. There are like 100 out there. They all promise to get rid of your wrinkles, firm your skin and take 10 years off your face. But not all of them deliver. How the heck are […]