• the beauty secrets of the ancient romans

    Beauty History: Cosmetics Secrets of the Ancient Romans

    Let’s talk about the beauty secrets of the Ancient Romans… Did you know that the Ancient Romans started using cosmetics for ritual purposes only? But as time went on, makeup and skincare became a natural part of women’s everyday lives. Wealthy people bought imported makeup from China and Germany, while the poor could only afford […]

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  • learn to love your body

    5 Tips To Learn To Love Your Body Just The Way It Is

    Truth bomb: to accept yourself and love your body is one of the hardest things you’ll ever have to do. Society doesn’t make it easy. Instagram and TV are constantly shoving perfection down our throats. They make you feel like you’re not worthy of love unless you look like a supermodel. And so it begins. […]

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  • are silicones bad for skin?

    Silicones In Skincare: Are They Bad For Skin?

    Ah, silicones. No one wants them. But, when they aren’t there, everyone complains. Well, they don’t complain of a lack of silicones. They complain of thick pastes that spread like chalk or hair that refuses to be combed through. You know, all those things silicones are there to fix. Turns out, silicones are quite the […]

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  • how to do a skin patch test

    How to do a skin patch test

    Did You Know Any Ingredient Can Cause an Allergy or Irritation? Yep, even something as seemingly harmless as chamomile or water can irritate someone’s skin. I know, it sounds wild. Water?! What could be more natural and safe than water? But there are people out there who are allergic to it. This just goes to […]

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  • Dicaprylyl Carbonate skincare

    Know Your Ingredients: Dicaprylyl Carbonate

    Have you heard of Dicaprylyl Carbonate? It’s one of those ingredients that lurks in almost all your skincare products and has a suspect name that makes it look a little… well, it’s not natural, is it? Should you worry? Not really. Here’s why: What Is Dicaprylyl Carbonate? Dicaprylyl Carbonate is a colourless and odourless (almost!) […]

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