Found in – Omorovicza, Queen of Hungry mist Widely used in the cosmetic industry, working as a stabilizer, chelator (a binding agent that suppresses chemical activity) and preservative. Because of its metallic chelating activity, as it can counteract the adverse effects of hard water – water that has a high mineral count, generally formed when […]
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Stearic Acid
Found in Yu-Be moisturizing skin cream This waxy acid is found in a huge array of products that range from animal derivates to fragrance and of course skincare. It is indeed a fatty acid and its structure emphasis this, with the characteristic carboxylic acid group on the end and a long aliphatic, hydrocarbon chain. It […]
A beginner’s guide to London
I know, I know! This is primarily a skincare blog but I have been coming to London for a long time now and I get SO many questions about where to go. I am by no means a real Londoner but I have been to London enough times to say I have eaten my way […]
REVIEW: Fur Oil
Brand: FUR Skin type: Everywhere! And anyone How to use: Our signature prevents ingrown and softens hair. This versatile 100% natural oil can be used on any amount of fur whether you decide to remove it all, keep it all, or any option in between. An essential oil blend designed for pubic hair and skin that […]
Parabens
Parabens have had so much bad press because of a 2004 study that linked them to breast cancer. But how accurate was this information and should we all be banning them from our skincare regiments? They come in many forms including; butyl paraben and ethyl paraben. And they are present to keep products safer to […]
Interview with the co-founder of Pestle and Mortar Cosmetics Sonia Deasy
Starting your own company can be such a daunting thought. Sonia Deasy manages to do it with such ease I had to find out how.
REVIEW: JooMo Face Wash
The all new exciting technology that could make face wash the next most important step in YOUR skincare regime.
