Tag: interesting

  • In Conversation With: CJ Zhan-Shahani, Founder Of Forest Rhapsody

    In Conversation With: CJ Zhan-Shahani, Founder Of Forest Rhapsody

    CJ Zhan-Shahani is on a mission. She believes modern science and ancient wisdom can co-exists together and more than that she believes you can combine them to create extremely efficacious skincare formulas. Her brand, Forest Rhapsody, represents just that. It’s a combination of age-old beauty rituals and intelligent formulas that are designed to utilize green…

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  • Review: Skinceuticals -Phloretin CF

    Review: Skinceuticals -Phloretin CF
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    Brand: SkinCeuticals Skin type: Acne-Prone Skin, Oily Skin, Combination Skin, Normal Skin How to use: Once in the morning after cleansing, place 4-5 drops in the palm of the hand. Using fingertips, apply to a dry face, neck and chest. Ingredients: Aqua / Water / Eau, Dipropylene Glycol, Alcohol Denat., Ascorbic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Triethyl Citrate, Phloretin, Ferulic…

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  • Disodium EDTA

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    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

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    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…

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  • A beginner’s guide to London

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    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…

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  • Review: Fur – oil to soften hair

    Review: Fur – oil to soften hair
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    Brand: FUR Skin type: Everywhere! And anyone How to use: Their signature oil 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…

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  • Review: JooMo – Face Wash

    Review: JooMo – Face Wash
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    The all new exciting technology that could make face wash the next most important step in YOUR skincare regime.

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  • March Empties 2018

    March Empties 2018
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    I am already concerned about how I am going to cope without some of these….

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  • In conversation with: Kathy Narayn-Webb – founder of Palm and Sole

    In conversation with: Kathy Narayn-Webb – founder of Palm and Sole

    You’ve been Palm and Soled!

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  • Review: Sunday Riley – Tidal

    Review: Sunday Riley – Tidal
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    Brand: Sunday Riley Skin type: I have been looking for a place that tells me the skin types but can’t find one. However, I’d say it would be perfect for dry, sensitive skin. How to use: Apply to clean skin, twice a day. With continued use, hyperpigmentation spots are brightened. It can be patted on…

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