
4 min
dry skin
Simply speaking: humectants
In our last post on "Simply Speaking" we covered the term COMEDOGENIC. Today we take a look at another important term: HUMECTANTS. Are humectants the same as moisturizers? Which are good humectan...

4 min
alcohol
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 skin moisturized? Sounds strange?...

5 min
antioxidants
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 ...

4 min
aloe
What? Can I use aloe vera gel as 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?". Sounds strange compa...