The latest high-impact addition to my make-up stash has been a $2 sack of corn starch. No, I haven’t turned into a “if you can’t eat it, don’t put it on your face” woo-meister… here’s the lowdown. Why Am I Putting Corn Starch on My Face? I am an oily beast. My skin is generally…
Biologi Skincare Review: Luminosity, Rejuvenation, Hydration
This is a sponsored post. Biologi are a brand that’s doing something I haven’t seen before in consumer skincare – they sell single ingredient, undiluted, “100% active” whole plant extracts as ready-to-use skincare products, with no extra potential irritants like fragrances, preservatives or emulsifiers. Plant extracts are often the “hero” active ingredients in skincare products,…
Video: Are Natural Beauty Products Better?
I’ve uploaded a new video on whether natural beauty products are better or safer. This is a topic that’s close to my heart, as it was the reason I started my blog all the way back in 2011 and it was my first science post! So I donned my best natural-themed jacket and recorded this….
What’s the deal with fermented skincare?
There’s a lot of buzz about fermented ingredients in skincare. It’s been a big hit in Korea, with entire product lines revolving around the idea of letting ingredients marinate for a bit longer. Here’s the science behind fermentation. What is fermentation? Fermentation refers to chemical reactions performed using microorganisms. More specifically, it usually means reactions…
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