Know Your Skincare Ingredients

A great skincare routine is essential to getting that youthful, glowing complexion. And in recent years there has been a huge influx of “miracle products” that promise to tone, tighten, hydrate and revitalize your skin. This can make deciphering between products a challenge. While there is no shortage of great brands and holy grail products […]
Skincare Ingredients to Avoid – PEGs, Phthalates and Oxybenzone

The skincare industry moves at a glacial pace and is notoriously underregulated (something we’re passionate about changing). As a result, you may find pointless or even dangerous ingredients hidden behind technical names and misleading umbrella terms. For example, formaldehyde, a well-known carcinogen, is still used in many hair and cosmetic products but not under its […]
Why The Ingredients Matter (and the formula and the application…)

We’re just like you – we read the ingredients. If this resonates with you, then you’ve probably experienced something like this: One morning you were washing your face. A bit distracted, you started reading the cleanser bottle because there was nothing else to do while you waited a few minutes, as the instructions dictated. You […]
Why Skincare and Cosmetic Ingredients Matter

Cosmetic products are widely available and often seem like a great deal. However, the quality of the ingredients in those products varies widely. Some cosmetics contain harsh chemicals that can damage your skin. Others don’t contain enough of the important ingredients to be effective. It’s important to know what you’re putting on your skin, and […]