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Antioxidants: must-have goodies
We all have heard about antioxidants, and know they are present in certain foods and skin care products. But what exactly are they, and how... -
Get me the goodies - sea buckthorn
Hi there! GET ME THE GOODIES - is a new series of easy-to-browse slideshows on some of the star ingredients we love to use in... -
Get me the goodies - grape seed oil
Our first post in this series, sea buckthorn, was liked by a lot of you on our Facebook page. Another must-have skin care goody is... -
Propylene glycol - doesn't pass the test!
Propylene Glycol – a dirty chemical that is also used in automobile anti-freeze, or a safe compound that’s safe enough to be used in medicines?... -
Stem cells in skin care: explained!
Hey there! Several of you have gotten your hands on our latest "age specialist" skin care range: Bright Years. One of the key active ingredients... -
What's the big deal with microbeads?
Those colourful beads in the exfoliating scrub you use for your face, or the ones that are supposed to leave your teeth squeaky clean, are... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
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 -...