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Nanoparticles in Cosmetics

June 19, 2015 by Winnie Okello

Technology; once a luxury for the wealthy, now a necessity for this very interconnected information-at-your fingertips society we live in. As technology advanced, it’s physical characteristics shrunk, and we now have

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Cosmetic Chemistry: The Science Behind Manufactured Beauty Products

June 15, 2015 by Winnie Okello

The latest edition of the Cosmetics Toiletries and Fragrance Association (CTFA) Dictionary lists more than 10,000 raw materials. Every year hundreds of new ingredients are added to the list of

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Innovators: In-cosmetics 2015 Crowns Top Innovation Zone and Green Ingredient Innovations

June 11, 2015 by Winnie Okello

Induchem, Dow Corning and Laboratoires Expanscience were all recognised for innovative new ingredient launches at last nights in-cosmetics Barcelona award ceremony. For the first time, the Innovation Zone Best Ingredient

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Synthetics in Cosmetics: Watch Out for These10 Ingredients

June 8, 2015 by Winnie Okello

In most of today’s popular cosmetic products; from the necessary to the optional selections, synthetic chemicals lurk in the tiny-prints of the ingredient list, as most consumers hardly glance at

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What’s Up with Microbeads in Cosmetics?

June 2, 2015 by Winnie Okello

It has only recently become clear that: Microbeads are used in hundreds of personal care products (including toothpaste, shaving cream, shower gel and exfoliating scrubs); A single product may contain

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20 Uses for Coconut Oil

May 18, 2015 by Winnie Okello

1. Body Butter Skip the chemicals and fake fragrances found in conventional lotions and whip up your own instead. My homemade body butter recipe uses shea butter, coconut oil, jojoba

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Perfect Nails, Poisoned Workers

May 11, 2015 by Winnie Okello

A growing body of medical research shows a link between the chemicals that make nail and beauty products useful — the ingredients that make them chip-resistant and pliable, quick to

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Toothpaste: Beyond Clean Teeth and Harmful Chemicals

May 8, 2015 by Winnie Okello

Although most people automatically think of women’s beauty products when the term ‘Cosmetics’ is in discussion, however by definition, a cosmetic is [insert definition]. One cosmetic used quite frequently and

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10 Tips for Men With Sensitive Skin

April 30, 2015 by Winnie Okello

Men with sensitive skin have to take extra precautions when it comes to their skincare routines. Sensitive skin is more prone to irritation than other skin types, so using the

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Keep Skin Looking Young With These Helpful Tips

April 26, 2015 by Winnie Okello

There is more to skin care than simply cleaning the skin and using cream on it. Skin care is also preventing your skin from unnecessary sun damage. Sun damage can

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