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    9 Best Soothing Ingredients For Irritated And Sensitive Skin

    What are the best soothing ingredients for irritated and sensitive skin? Or just to soothe a bad rash? Maybe you used a skincare product your skin doesn’t like. Or you’ve stayed in the sun a little too long. Or you’re dealing with another rosacea outbreak. Whatever the reason, your skin is now a big, red […]

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    The Sweet Side Of Skincare: The Benefits Of Honey

    Is honey good for skin? I was thinking about it as I laid in bed with the flu over the holiday period. One of the few things that helps me feel better when I’m sick is a hot cup of tea with lemon and honey. The warmth soothes my inflamed throat and the honey has […]

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    How To Read A Skincare Ingredient List (Even If You Hate Science)

    Ever wondered how to read a skincare ingredient list? The law is clear: beauty products must declare their ingredients on the packaging. It’s to keep you safe. If you know something’s in there’s bad for you, you won’t buy it. Crisis averted. Except… How the heck are you supposed to make sense of that incomprehensible […]

  • rosehip oil skincare benefits

    Why Rosehip Oil Is My Go-To For Any Skincare Woe

    If I could use only one skincare product for the rest of my life, I’d pick rosehip oil. Rosehip oil for skin is a multitasker: it moisturises skin, fights off wrinkles, treats acne and can even help you fade those dark spots away. It’s like a one stop shop for all your skincare needs. Plus, […]

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    Cyclomethicone: What Does It Do In Skincare?

    What does Cyclomethicone do in skincare? If you take a look at the back of your skincare products, you’ll find Cyclomethicone has slithered its way almost everywhere. Thank its texture for it. It gives it some unique properties that make it a pleasure for formulators to work with and for us to use. And yet, […]

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    Glycol Stearate: What Is It And How Does It Benefit Skin?

    What the heck is Glycol Stearate? When I first got serious about skincare and started taking a much closer look at what I put on my face, I saw this chemical is pop up all over the place – even in natural products. What is it doing there? Is it really natural, despite the non-so-natural-sounding […]