Category Archives: Ingredients

The Safe Cosmetics Act of 2011- Victory for comsumers

Posted on July 9, 2011 by

Congratulations to everyone out there who buys healthy products and who has in their way influenced the decision makers!! This is so important and will change and help us in the way we choose our personal care and cosmetic products. … Continue reading →

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Finding parabens hidden at the end

Posted on June 4, 2011 by

Parabens are a class of chemicals widely used as preservatives in the cosmetic industry. They are effective anti-bacterial and anti-fungi chemicals. They have no smell, no taste and they are clear. Grapefruit is one natural alternative, but unfortunately ineffective. Otherwise … Continue reading →

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The trojan horse- What is inside? Collagen and Elastin

Posted on May 31, 2011 by

Collagen and Elastin Here are a bunch of additives or ingredients that are not harmful, but do nothing. I think of these as nada ingredients- their  claims are bigger than their value. Often these ingredients are used in marketing to … Continue reading →

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What is mineral oil?

Posted on May 31, 2011 by

The first of many ingredients I hope to share with you. Mineral oils are used in many cosmetic, skincare and baby products. Mineral oil is quite simply: a petroleum derivative (refined crude oil petrochemicals containing neurotoxins which damage the nervous … Continue reading →

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