One of the common reader requests I get is for “toxic” ingredient breakdowns, so today I’m looking at two ingredients that are commonly on “avoid” lists: propylene and butylene glycol. What are propylene and butylene glycol? Glycols in chemistry are ingredients that contain two OH (alcohol) groups. Propylene glycol contains 3 carbon atoms, while butylene…
Product Rant: SPF Sunscreen Drops
Here’s a pet peeve of mine: SPF drops and boosters. Fellow skincare fanatic Hannah (@ms_hannah_e on Instagram) reminded me about them recently, right when I was in a ranty mood, so it fit right in. What Are SPF Sunscreen Drops? SPF Sunscreen Drops are products that you’re supposed to mix into other products to “turn…
Chemical vs Physical Sunscreens: The Science (with video)
Are chemical or physical sunscreens better? I touched on this in my Sunscreen and Make-up video, but a lot of people have been asking me to talk more about it, so I’ve expanded on the topic in this post, which comes in video form as well! Here’s the video – scroll down for the blog…
What Is Niacinamide and What Does It Do in Skincare?
Niacinamide, also known as vitamin B3 or nicotinamide, is an ingredient with a cult following in skincare communities. It has lots of skincare benefits and no major side effects, which is pretty rare! Niacinamide is beneficial for pretty much all skin types, and there are loads of independent scientific studies to back up its effects….