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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
