Your skin is the largest living, breathing organ on your body. Up to 60% of what you apply on your skin gets absorbed into your bloodstream, which then gets circulated around your whole body. But if you knew what toxins non-organic skin care products contained, you would think twice before you use it. So it’s … Read more
How much sunscreen do I need? To protect your face, neck, arms and legs, you’ll need about 1 ounce of sunscreen. Squeezed into your hand, 1 ounce of sunscreen is enough to completely cover your palm. To protect your face and neck, you’ll need about a half teaspoon. Should sunscreen come before or after other … Read more
Introduction Biocosmetics are cosmetic products made from 100% natural ingredients derived from plants, animals, microbes, enzymes, insects, and organic crops that are free of pesticides and chemical fertilizers and used for topical skin, hair, face, and oral care (Vandamme 2001; Novak et al. 2014). Most of the conventional skin-care cosmetic formulations use petroleum or mineral … Read more
Written by Tara S. Carpenter, principal lecturer of chemistry and biochemistry, UMBC If you have curly hair, you know that every day is a new adventure. What will my hair do today? Why does it curl better on some days than others? And even those without naturally curly hair might notice their hair curling – … Read more
Cosmetic products (such as soaps, lotions, face and eye make up, fragrances, etc.) can provoke allergic reactions in some people. Many people suffer from allergies and anyone at any age can develop allergies. Allergic reactions are the immune system’s overreaction to substances that may otherwise be harmless. An allergen can trigger the immune system to … Read more
Materials and methods Different kinds of beauty and hygiene products were selected between October and November 2017 from various shops in Lecce (Italy), mainly supermarkets with nationwide coverage, beauty shops, and pharmacies as well as online shops. Ingredient information from labels was collected by taking photos in the shops or downloading data sheets from webshops. … Read more
Today, I tackle a subject that no one really wants to talk about: body odor. Of course, I want to use a natural deodorant, but I also want something that works! Chances are, you’ve probably experienced body odor at some point. I’m posting this because it was a touchy subject for me for a long … Read more
Below are frequently asked questions and our answers to them. We have also provided links to learn more information about each of the specific topics identified below. Feel free to contact the FDA – CFSAN – Outreach and Information Center (salesforce-sites.com) for general cosmetic questions or for specific questions regarding Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act … Read more
Are you, like me, tired of skin and beauty products containing harmful chemicals? I am fed up with that as well as how pricey natural and chemical free products are. So I have started making my own. Besides using safe products that also save me lots of money, the bonus is that they come with … Read more
If you know a certain ingredient works well for your skin, you may want to use it in your own DIY toner. Below is a list of DIY toners by ingredient. Keep in mind that because these homemade toners don’t have any preservatives, you’ll want to store them in your refrigerator and discard them after … Read more