The role of silicones in skincare and haircare
What are silicones and how do they help? Are they safe to use? Should you consider going silicone-free in your products?Or is it okay to use them? Read on to find...
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Which is better - tea tree or green tea?
Which is better - tea tree or green tea?
If there was one tough question in skin care (and we get asked lots of them), this had to be it. Two super ingredients. They sound similar, are used to...
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Do all alcohols damage skin?
Do all alcohols damage skin?
Alcohols are commonly found in many skin care products. But isn't it true that alcohol dries skin? What if we told you that there are some alcohols that help keep...
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Top non-vegan cosmetic ingredients to avoid if you're vegan
Top non-vegan cosmetic ingredients to avoid if you're vegan
Hello again! This short post is dedicated to all you vegans and "I'm-thinking-if-I-should-be-vegan"s out there. Cosmetics use a stunningly wide array of ingredients from every conceivable source (plant-based, mineral-based, petroleum-based, ocean-based, animal-based...
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7 FAQs on a skincare superstar: vitamin E
7 FAQs on a skincare superstar: vitamin E
Hello there, how’s 2016 treating you? We hope you haven’t broken your beauty resolutions yet! In continuation with our "simple English" series on rock-star ingredients, today we answer some FAQs on...
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Glycolic acid: skincare super-ingredient demystified
Glycolic acid: skincare super-ingredient demystified
Hello Plumsters! Today we've got you answers to all the questions you've ever had about this super-ingredient. It's often seen in your skin care products - at home, and also at...
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What? Pure aloe gel is NOT a complete moisturizer?
What? Pure aloe gel is NOT a complete moisturizer?
Hello people! This week, one of Plum's fans asked a very interesting question on Plum's Facebook page: "I tried applying aloe vera gel directly... but it dries my skin. Why?"....
