It may sound like something you don’t want to put anywhere near your face, but hyaluronic acid is not anything to be afraid of, in fact our own skin cells produce hyaluronic acid naturally in a bid to maintain moisture levels and is critical in maintaining skin hydration. Here’s the science part: hyaluronic acid (HA) is a […]
Category Archives: Ingredients
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Aug
Aug
One person’s trash is another’s person’s treasure! Sustainability and promoting a circular economy are hugely important to us when selecting the ingredients to use in our skincare formulation. What is upcycling in the beauty industry? Upcycling is the process of transforming by-products and waste materials into new products. Food and beverage waste represent the main […]
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Aug
Aug
Waterless Skincare The pressure to live more sustainably can be overwhelming, but when you hear that the world’s freshwater supply is depleting, and by 2050, two-thirds of the world’s population will be living in water-stressed circumstances as individuals, it’s time to reconsider things. Waterless (AKA, anhydrous) skin, hair, and body innovations are already making waves […]
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Jul
In the quest for smooth radiant skin, we’ve all heard of the well-known heroes (hyaluronic acid) to the more obscure trends like snail slime! But, have you heard of the revolutionary ingredient ageless beauties like J.Lo, Gwyneth Paltrow and Michelle Obama swear by? A simple apple. Or, rather the stem cells from apples. What are stem […]
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Jul
Formulating for the conscious consumer The mindful consumption trend is not a passing fad but a growing movement amongst consumers and one whose growth has rapidly expanded during the pandemic. Priorities for the conscious consumer are their own health and wellbeing (particularly in their skin) and the health and wellbeing of the planet. But they […]