OK so I’m going to keep this short and sweet in order to make it easy to read. Activated Charcoal is VERY popular right now. People are being encouraged to drink it (in water), brush their teeth with it and add it to their cosmetics including dry facial masks. While these are all … Read Full Article about Activated Charcoal – Particle Sizes
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What Are Pores?
by Amanda Foxon-Hill In the cosmetic world we talk about Pores often whether it be to give them a deep cleanse, to avoid clogging them or to shrink them into obscurity (without resorting to Photoshop). When I was teaching this weekend I had to stop and … Read Full Article about What Are Pores?
“Safe” Chemicals Used In Makeup and Skincare Doubles Cancer Risk
by Katherine Corkill Banging The Chemicals Cause "Cancer" Drum Is So Tired! Well I had hoped to not be broaching this subject yet again. However there was an article that I took exception to this month that was written by a gal in the UK for the Epoch … Read Full Article about “Safe” Chemicals Used In Makeup and Skincare Doubles Cancer Risk
Three Scientific Studies Agree – UV Nail Lamps Are Safe!
Doug Schoon, M.S. Chemistry President, Schoon Scientific Dana Point, CA, USA Three scientific studies have been performed by different laboratories, all reaching the similar conclusions - UV nail lamps are safe as used in nail salons! Study 1 … Read Full Article about Three Scientific Studies Agree – UV Nail Lamps Are Safe!
Tonicity’s Effects on Cells
I enjoy writing articles periodically about more serious science topics that play into developing a better understanding of cosmetics. This one is on tonicity. Tonicity refers to the affect of a solution on a cell. A solution is a mixture of two or more … Read Full Article about Tonicity’s Effects on Cells
Spotlight on Sun Protection from In-Cosmetics: part 4: Australia & India
In the 4th and final post in the Spotlight on Sun Protection series, we'll take a look at Australia, New Zealand & India and wrap up with some final thoughts on this series and manufacturing sunscreens. If you've just discovered the spotlight on sun … Read Full Article about Spotlight on Sun Protection from In-Cosmetics: part 4: Australia & India
In-Cosmetics: Solar Beauty in Barcelona
In just a few weeks, I’ll be traveling to Spain for the In-Cosmetics conference in Barcelona on April 17-19. In-Cosmetics is the leading global business platform for cosmetic ingredients, and will be showcasing a diverse range of innovative ingredients and … Read Full Article about In-Cosmetics: Solar Beauty in Barcelona