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19 Amazing Benefits Of Dark Chocolate For Skin, Hair And Health

February 24, 2015 by Winnie Okello

Dark chocolate is among the countless derivatives of cacao beans. It tastes a little bitter and thus not very popular among many people. But it has many health and beauty

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5 Guilt-Free Beauty Benefits Of Dark Chocolate

February 24, 2015 by Winnie Okello

As we wind down the month of February, many people are enjoying the post-valentines day sales on candy, stuffed animals and chocolates. Did you know chocolate has skin benefiting properties? If you

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The Chemistry of Cosmetics

February 18, 2015 by Winnie Okello

Few people would whip out a chemistry set, uncork the vials, and slap the compounds on their face. Yet, millions of women and girls essentially do that every day when

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Toxic Cosmetics: What’s The Big Deal With Skin Lightening Creams?

February 11, 2015 by Winnie Okello

The topic of skin lightening is definitely one which is addressed with strong feelings whether in support or distaste for such products. From a perspective of chemistry/chemical makeup of ingredients typically

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How Safe is Your Fragrance?

February 9, 2015 by Winnie Okello

Just because a product claims it is “natural” or “organic” doesn’t mean it is, after all there is no set standard on the definition of these terms used to market

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Skin Care: The Many Benefits of Shea Butter

February 4, 2015 by Winnie Okello

She Butter is a multi-purpose vitamin A cream, derived from the Shea tree seed. The cream is extracted and prepared without the use of chemicals by cold press methods. ” 100%

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Cosmetics: Only Skin Deep?

February 3, 2015 by Winnie Okello

In order to understand the relationship between cosmetics, the skin, and the numerous side effects that come with continued use of cosmetic products, a better understanding of the skin and

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An Overview: The Science of Cosmetics

February 2, 2015 by Winnie Okello

The pursuit of beauty has spawned a massive industry founded on the science of chemistry – the cosmetics industry. The use of cosmetics is not a modern phenomenon. Ancient Egyptian

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6 Easy Recipes for Natural Hair Care

January 29, 2015 by Winnie Okello

For many people, making the transition to wearing their natural hair is all about growing strong, healthy, chemical-free hair. For some, this may mean eliminating the use of any products

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Men’s Grooming Trends: Numbers Don’t Lie

January 29, 2015 by Winnie Okello

Although most men don’t consciously consider themselves as part of the consumer base of cosmetics, numbers don’t lies, especially when dollar signs are involved. Euromonitor has the world’s most comprehensive research

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19 Amazing Benefits Of Dark Chocolate For Skin, Hair And Health

5 Guilt-Free Beauty Benefits Of Dark Chocolate

The Chemistry of Cosmetics

Toxic Cosmetics: What’s The Big Deal With Skin Lightening Creams?

How Safe is Your Fragrance?

Skin Care: The Many Benefits of Shea Butter

Cosmetics: Only Skin Deep?

An Overview: The Science of Cosmetics

6 Easy Recipes for Natural Hair Care

Men’s Grooming Trends: Numbers Don’t Lie