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Vitamin C skin benefits
Ah, vitamin C, the anti-aging wonder that makes an appearance as the star ingredient in countless serums. But why? What makes it so magical? Numerous studies (and basically anyone who’s ever...
Phenoxyethanol safety
Phenoxyethanol is one of the most commonly used synthetic preservatives in cosmetics today, and is also used as a fixative for perfumes. Companies use phenoxyethanol as a "safer" alternative to parabens, and will often market their products as paraben-free (since many people know to stay away from parabens). Phenoxyethanol is an ethoxylated compound, and is formed by the...
Hemp oil skin benefits
Hemp oil has reached infamy as a nutrient powerhouse, serving numerous benefits for skin health, and being extracted from one of the most biodynamic and sustainable crops on the planet. What makes it so incredible? It's incredibly high content of essential fatty acids.
Aloe vera skin benefits sunburns
Hailed as the "Plant of Immortality" in ancient Egypt over 5,000 years ago, science has more recently caught up with the skin soothing and anti-inflammatory properties of aloe vera.
Palm oil skin care
Palm oil is hiding in most skin care products on the market. One of the worst environmental disasters in our history is currently unraveling, destroying some of the most biologically diverse rainforests in the world and affecting the lives of millions of people.