As we are rapidly approaching the holiday season, I have decided to put together a list of gift ideas. I own and use many of the items on this holiday gift idea list; others – I wish I had. (The item with an asterisk means that I would love to receive that item as a holiday …
Doesn’t your lip gloss make your lips look bigger and your face more youthful? Of course, it would be great if it were organic, too. The truth is, however, that there is no certified organic lip gloss (or makeup for that matter). We may call it “organic” because of its certified ingredients, such as botanical …
Do you like wearing lipstick? I used to like it a lot. But after I learned what went into a typical lipstick, I did not wear it for a few years. Yet, since I wanted to have something for special occasions, I took time to research the field of lip products. Because of the possibility …
Have you ever wondered what is in your lipstick? On average, a lipstick contains 20-40 ingredients. However, a lipstick tube is too small to write on and manufacturers take advantage of this fact. At the same time, women who wear it every day deserve to know what exactly they are exposed to. For instance, did …
After the very first try, I was addicted. I have no idea how I lived without this water-resistant brow pomade before. This product not only colors my brows but also conditions them to stimulate hair growth. In addition, it helps me achieve natural-looking yet silky, shapely, and luxurious eyebrows. If you use brow makeup, this …
Would you like to know a secret I learned while reading numerous shampoo and conditioner labels? It will help you choose the right shampoo and conditioner for your hair type without even trying them. Here we go. There is a group of chemicals that are very common in shampoos and conditioners but are rather controversial …
Have you ever wondered whether hydrating the skin is the same as moisturizing it? Oftentimes, people use these words interchangeably, but they actually mean different things. Thus, hydrating means to bind water to the skin, while moisturizing means to prevent water from leaving the skin. For instance, oils are good at moisturizing, but you must …
How do you choose a shampoo? For example, you can go by looks, familiarity, price, recommendation, habit, performance, and/or advertisement. And how should you choose a shampoo? The answer is – by ingredients. I have been reading shampoo ingredients since 2012 and published my study of over a hundred shampoos. It will help you choose …
Do you prefer a foaming shampoo to a non-foaming one? Me, too! The ingredient that creates lather is called a surfactant, or cleansing agent. In this post, you will learn about cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine – one of many newly emerging surfactants that is especially popular in shampoos for curly hair. In addition, you will see it …
Do you like makeup? I do, so I set a goal to find a non-toxic makeup brand that would meet my strict standards. In addition, the company must be transparent enough to welcome my questions and make products that work well. If you have been a part of our community for some time now, you …
