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  • Parabens Are Safe: Why Science Says You Shouldn’t Fear Them

    Remember when fat was the enemy? Then it was carbs. Now everyone’s freaking out about parabens. Walk into any beauty store and you’ll see “paraben-free” plastered on everything like it’s some kind of badge of honor. Brands act like they’ve just saved your life by removing these supposedly toxic preservatives from their formulas. But here’s […]

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    What Are The Best Sunscreen Ingredients?

    Sunscreen gave you a bad rash? Still got a sunburn after a few hours in the sun? So many sunscreens aren’t up to the job. Their UV filters are either irritating as hell or are so unreliable, they stop working within a couple of hours. But how can you tell which ones you can trust? […]

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    Ensulizole In Sunscreen: What It Does, Benefits & Safety

    Chances are you’ve never heard of Ensulizole. Also known as Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Ensulizole is a water-soluble chemical sunscreen filter that mainly protects skin from UVB rays. If you’re here, you’ve probably spotted in on a sunscreen label and are wondering what it does and if it’s safe. As it often happens, the safest, hardest-working ingredients are often the ones […]

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    Olive Oil For Skin: 4 Benefits And Uses (And The Risks)

    Disclaimer: I’m Italian = biased. I was raised on olive oil. In Italy, it’s the only oil you use for cooking. You drizzle it on everything. Salads, bruschetta, pizza… Don’t even get me started on people who use canola oil or vegetable oil. Like, no. Please, get yourself a bottle of olive oil. It’ll change […]

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    Hyaluronic Acid Skincare Benefits: Do You Need It?

    Hyaluronic Acid is my skincare hero. Whenever my skin gets a little dry and flaky, I just have to put out an SOS and it comes to save the day. Within a few short days, my skin is back to its soft, plumpy self. Thanks, Hyaluronic Acid! His super power? A big moisture magnet. When […]