Gattefossé’s Burn
If you’re in the aromatherapy biz, you are probably familiar with the story. The above version appears, word-for-word, on several websites, and the same basic tale on many.
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Lemon Balm: Do you Know this Herb?
Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) is in the mint family, which explains why it grows so well.
Potassium Sorbate
All formulations that contain a large amount of water need to be preserved and all preservatives have some kind of drawback.
A Closer Look at Sodium Hydroxide
Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH) is a water soluble white which occur in flakes, pellets, granules and powders.
What is a Safe Cosmetic?
This list constitutes a sort of life-cycle analysis of a typical product and as such will give us a much better rounded appraisal of a product safety and while it may not be water tight, it is a darn sight better than coming at it from just one-dimension.
How to be Open Minded
If you care about the truth & want to make the best informed decisions, you need to be open minded and think skeptically.
Cosmetic Chemist Jargon – Acronyms of the Industry
Every industry has acronyms which are supposed to make communication easier.
Sulfur – Volcanic Personal Care
In nature, Sulfur is mainly found in areas of high volcanic activity.
April is National Formaldehyde Month
Formaldehyde is a chemical compound belonging to the organic functional group known as aldehydes.
