Hair spray, sunscreen, antiperspirant, deodorant, mascara, foundation, and makeup – these are some of the products that use cyclopentasiloxane, aka D5. It helps create that soft, silky, and moist feeling on your hair or skin. But is it safe? Indeed, the use of cyclopentasiloxane in skin care and hair care products has caused some controversy. …
Is cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine harmful? Should I avoid cocamidopropyl betaine? Are cocamidopropyl betaine and coco betaine the same? Read this expert review of these three ingredients to be in the know! Namely, you will learn how these ingredients are made, what function they perform, why they are in personal care products, and, most importantly, how safe …
Are you concerned about phenoxyethanol in skin care? You might have noticed that this cosmetic preservative is common in shampoos, washes, mascaras, and foundations. In this expert ingredient analysis, you will learn more about this preservative and whether there is a reason to worry about it. Generally speaking, while it is not the worst preservative, …
As you know, glucose is sugar. On the one hand, it is one of the sources of fuel for the body in the form of carbohydrates. On the other hand, it is best in moderation – unhealthy levels can have a serious or even permanent effect. So, is the same true for glucose-based ingredients that …
Reading between the lines – who would have thought that it also applies to reading product labels? Apparently, a personal care or cosmetic product may contain more than its label states. I am talking about impurities not listed on the label because technically they are byproducts of some of the listed ingredients or their manufacturing …
What is the deal with sodium borate, aka borax? Is it the same as boric acid? Is it safer or more toxic? Many of you have asked me what I think about them from the safety standpoint. I have noticed that there is a lot of misinformation, or myths, on the Internet. What happens is …
Do you feel sometimes that you need an advanced degree just to purchase some products these days? The market is flooded with goods whose ingredients leave much to be desired. Thus, a mere shampoo or body lotion purchase turns into an investigation that devours your precious time and energy. All you want is to find …
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 …
If you have been following me for some time, you might have noticed that some of my product and ingredient ratings differ from those of the Skin Deep database powered by the Environmental Working Group. No doubt, the EWG cosmetics database is a great resource that has rated over 73,000 products. So, I understand the …
Do you want to make sure you are using toxic-free makeup and skin care products? So do I. One of the most controversial ingredients I have seen in my career as a consumer product researcher and non-toxic consultant is dimethicone. In fact, I have been researching it for years now because there is a lot …
