Do you get upset when you notice your wrinkles? For me, it became an issue when I was in my twenties. Again and again, I visited spas in futile attempts to reverse the signs of aging. Looking back, I realize that there was not much to reverse then. Now, in my mid-forties, though I do …
How do you choose your sunscreen? For many, the main criterion is sun protection factor (SPF) – the higher the better. Though somewhat important, the SPF indicates the length in time, and not the quality, of protection. Say your skin burns after 15 minutes of sun exposure. Multiply the SPF value by 15 to get …
Since I was a teenager, I have always loved wearing makeup. And now, in my late forties, I rely on makeup (and non-toxic skincare) to enhance my youthful looks. However, after researching beauty product ingredients as my full-time occupation, I raised my safety criteria. When I started trying many newly emerged safe cosmetic brands (not …
In this post, you will find out about Pure Haven, a company that can be an easy one-stop shop for you. They offer both body products and home care products. You may wonder why I don’t just use all their products and be done with it. Well, my mission is to help you make informed …
Every step a manufacturer takes towards consumer safety is worth acknowledging. Yet another company has made an exciting change that you are going to learn about. Indeed, Beautycounter has disclosed their heavy metal test reports for 10 products on their website. This is great news! Read on to find out why knowing about heavy metals …
Hair is a sensitive subject for women, isn’t it? The styling, the washing, the coloring – all these issues are superseded with the ultimate desire to preserve and beautify hair. So, the question is: which products can help with that, or at least, not make it worse? Suppose you decide that you will start coloring …
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 …
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 …
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 …
