Maple Leaf Extract: Wrinkle Buster?
Maple leaf extract is the latest ingredient that's picking up traction. Will it fizzle out, or is it the real deal? What does the science say so far?
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Activated Charcoal in Skincare
Activated charcoal is on a massive tear. Instagram is bombarded with black ice cream, hot dogs, soda, and now it's hitting the skincare scene.
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Are Parabens Really Dangerous?
Parabens have come under fire in recent years, but what does the science say? Is there something to worry about, and if so, how do you avoid it?
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Centipedes: The New Cosmetic Ingredient?
Centipedes used as a cosmetic ingredient?! We look at the credibility of this ingredient - from the perspective of science.
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What is Micellar Water?
What is micellar water? What is a micelle? We look at the chemistry answer - and the justification - of how these products should work.
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Pumpkin Treatment and Treat
DIY is here, and it's here to stay, and why not? We look at some common DIY skincare solutions, and their merits and demerits.
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DIY Skin Treatment Reviews
DIY is more than just a passing trend, but some concoctions are going to be better than others. We evaluate various DIY skincare recipes formulations.
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The Parabens Controversy
In recent years, the use of parabens in cosmetic products has come under scrutiny. What are parabens, what do they do, and are they dangerous? What are parabens? Paraben…
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Stem Cell Technology in Skin Care
Stem cell technology is the latest in skincare trend - and how does it work? Is it as effective in a skincare product as it is in the lab?
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What is Ceramide Technology?
Have you heard of ceramides? We explain what this critical ingredient does in helping you moisturize your skin more effectively.
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