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 …
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 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 …
Today you will learn about the safest shampoo that does not contain soap. How do I know that it is the safest? Well, it is a bit of a crazy story. I compared over 114 shampoos by studying each ingredient of each shampoo and then created a rating system. Thus, the 2020 Shampoo Rating List …
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 …
With tremor in my knees, I slide into the dentist chair. With outward confidence befitting an adult, I am still a child on the inside wishing to be as far away from the dentist’s office as possible. A few minutes later I rise with a sigh of relief – my teeth are healthy! No need …
