Phenoxyethanol in Skin Care: Is It Safe or Toxic?
Phenoxyethanol is a synthetic preservative that can be found in most of the skin care products we use today. In recent years, consumer perception of phenoxyethanol has turned negative, with many be...
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Gender-Specific Skin Care: Is It Necessary?
We always see the classic ‘Men 3 in 1’ products for the face, body, and hair at the drugstore, with the grey packaging (side note: why is it always grey?) that are marketed specifically for men. Mo...
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Alcohol Denat in Skincare: Is It Good or Bad?
We all know by now that alcohol is bad for our health. But, what about our skin, and why the heck is this so-called aclohol denat on so many ingredient lists? It's a very common and fiercely debat...
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Chemical vs Mineral Sunscreens: Which is best?
In an attempt to protect ourselves from the sun's UV rays, it has for the most part backfired on us. What's shocking is about an estimated 1 billion people worldwide, across all ethnicities and age...
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Interviews
Desiree Nielsen Weighs In on the Link Between Diet & Skin
Desiree Nielsen is a registered dietitian based in Vancouver, BC whose consulting practice focuses on inflammation, digestion and plant-centred diets. Desiree is the best selling author of...
Ingredient Spotlight
Evening Primrose Oil: Why It's The Best Skin Moisturizer
You probably have a bottle of extra virgin olive oil in your kitchen, but have you heard of evening primrose oil? While it may not be as tasty on a salad as olive oil, It's one of the most effective...
Question & Answer
Is gender-specific skincare necessary?
We always see the classic ‘Men 3 in 1’ products for the face, body, and hair at the drugstore, with the grey packaging that is marketed toward men.
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Will Shea Butter Clog My Pores?
Shea butter has become an extremely popular skincare ingredient, especially for dry skin. It can be found in everything from creams to moisturizers.
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Chemical or mineral sunscreens?
In an attempt to protect ourselves from the sun's UV rays, it has, for the most part, backfired on us. From zinc-oxide based mineral sunscreens to chemical.
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Is alcohol denat in skincare safe?
We all know by now that alcohol is bad for our health. What about our skin and why is this so-called aclohol denat on so many ingredient lists?
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How-To Guides
How to recycle our skincare products
Are you a sustainability maven and want to ensure that you're recycling our products in the correct way?
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Treating acne with oils high in linoleic acid
Contrary to what skin care experts and dermatologists tell us, acne-prone skin is deficient in linoleic acid.
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A guide to identifying vegan skincare
The vegan and cruelty-free movement continues to grow at a rapid pace, as people are wanting to live a more ethical life.
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How to prevent dry winter skin
With the colder weather comes the drier air (especially indoors), harsher winds, and the dry, chapped, skin.
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