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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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Consumer Warning: 20 Toxic Ingredients To Avoid When Buying Cosmetics

January 24, 2015 by Winnie Okello

Labels on cosmetics and body care products are a tough code to crack. The industry is so shockingly unregulated that it’s usually impossible to trust the claims that manufacturers place

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Skin Peels: Beyond Skin Deep

January 21, 2015 by Winnie Okello

When most people think of cosmetic chemical treatments typical imagery may include; facial peels, hair relaxers or perms or even specialty body treatments. A Skin Peel is a process whereby a