
5 min
ingredient lists
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? In continuing with our posts on our what’s out list: ...

4 min
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 in this potent line of products is "plant stem ce...

3 min
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 probably microbeads. They’re not as innocent as they seem...
5 min
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 out!

5 min
acne
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 treat very similar skin conditions and are e...

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?...

4 min
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 (...

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
exfoliation
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 your beauty parlour...