by Gail Francombe | Mar 23, 2016 | Natural Skincare Ingredients
With so many harmful ingredients in makeup and skincare products we asked our resident Cosmetic Chemist, Chandni Patel, to compile this in-depth guide, backed up by scientific studies to help you know what to avoid. Ready? Let’s get started! The skin is the...
by Gail Francombe | Jan 13, 2016 | Natural Skincare Ingredients
Today we are sharing with you a fabulous oil that you may not have heard of before – perilla seed oil. We’ll be delving into the benefits of perilla seed oil for skin and skincare, what it is and how to use it. As a School we love keeping up to date with...
by Gail Francombe | Aug 19, 2015 | Natural Skincare Ingredients
A herbal infused oil (also known as a macerated oil) is carrier oil that has been ‘infused’ with the goodness of a herb or a flower. By letting herbs and flowers infuse in an oil for a certain period of time we are able to extract many of the powerful and healing...
by Gail Francombe | Jul 13, 2015 | Highlights, Natural Skincare Ingredients
Vitamins are important ingredients for your skin and are used in all types of cosmetic product. Vitamins are a great addition to your natural or organic products, and this article will explore the role and benefits of the most popular vitamins for skincare. Benefits...
by Gail Francombe | Feb 18, 2015 | Natural Skincare Ingredients
Aloe barbadensis, or aloe vera, is a succulent plant which offers many benefits and is suited for all skin types, especially dry, damaged, broken, sensitive and irritated skin. It offers anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antioxidant, humectant and soothing, anti-itch...
by Gail Francombe | Feb 6, 2015 | Natural Skincare Ingredients
Raspberry seed oil is a luxurious, sweet and attractive sounding oil, which connotes images of luscious fresh raspberries on a summer day. The botanical or INCI name is Rubus idaeus, and the oil offers moisturizing, occlusive, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant...