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Do parabens release formaldehyde? I get this question a lot and here’s why: You know the whole “parabens are the devil” thing? It’s total nonsense. I’ve debunked it all here. But, there’s one thing I’ve forgotten to touch on. Formaldehyde. Parabens, those little preservatives that keep your cosmetics safe from germs and bacteria, are often accused […]
I know, Red 33 isn’t a popular skincare ingredient and you may not have heard of it but… lately people are wondering about its safety. So we need to talk about it. But first, let me ask you a question: Ever wondered why natural lipstick shades come only in boring nudes or unassuming pale pinks? […]
Ever wondered how the Australian aborigines healed their cuts and wounds? Their secret’s emu oil. According to legend, this unique oil can do pretty much anything, from moisturising skin to reducing wrinkles and even busting acne. But what’s the truth? Can emu oil really do all these miracles or is it just another hyped up […]
Is gold in skincare the secret to looking 20 years younger? It seemed to have worked for Diane De Poitiers, the mistress of King Henry II of France. She was years older than her royal lover, yet they looked the SAME age. Her secret? Gold. Diane drank a cuppa every day. Gold is the same […]
Hydroquinone VS Kojic Acid: which one should you use to treat dark spots? You’ve heard that hydroquinone is the gold standard… and the devil. It fades dark spots faster than anything else on the market. But it’s so harsh. Drying. Irritating.Isn’t there something gentler? Kojic Acid may be it. But… wouldn’t that work more slowly? […]
Can Eyeseryl treat puffy eyes? I hope so, cos I can’t believe you still have to put cucumbers onto your eyes to make your puffiness disappear. It’s 2024. Surely we should have a more advanced treatment by now? I mean, what the heck have cosmetic scientists been doing all this time? Well, there’s something. A […]
