Propylene glycol - doesn't pass the test!
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: ...
Stem cells in skin care: explained!
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...
What's the big deal with microbeads?
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...
The role of silicones in skincare and haircare
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!
Which is better - tea tree or green tea?
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...
Do all alcohols damage skin?
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?...
Top non-vegan cosmetic ingredients to avoid if you're vegan
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 (...
7 FAQs on a skincare superstar: vitamin E
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 ...
Glycolic acid: skincare super-ingredient demystified
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...