CBD in Skincare: Is it Safe? Is it legal? What you Need to Know
You’ve probably heard about CBD being used in all kinds of products, from coffee and chocolate and gummy treats to salves and creams applied directly to the skin. People who love CBD swear by its benefits! Others might not be so sure it’s working for them. You might...
What Does “Clean Skincare” Actually Mean?
From high-end product lines to brands showing up on drugstore shelves, clean skincare is a trend that has taken the world of skincare by storm. But what does this term actually mean? What about it makes the products “clean?” And does this mean that other products are...
Vegan Doesn’t Mean Natural: Embracing Natural Vegan Skincare
Veganism is a philosophy that avoids harm to animals in all areas of life, from avoiding consuming animal products in one’s diet to eschewing the use of animal-derived ingredients in daily life. Vegan skincare products, therefore, do not use or contain animal-derived...
How to Create Sustainable Skincare Products
Green issues are fast becoming mainstream and sustainability is now at the forefront of many consumers’ minds. In the words of Amarjit Sahota from Ecovia Intelligence, “Sustainability is not a trend, fad or niche. It’s here to stay”1.A recent study2 found that 90% of...
Formulating Natural Cosmetics for the Conscious Consumer
Conscious consumerism is a “respectful and compassionate approach to consumption [that] embraces mindfulness of other human beings, animals and the environment.”1 The trend towards more conscious consumption has been on the rise recently, and all signs point to a...
Body serums: what they are and why to use them
Most people are very familiar with facial serums and eye serums but did you know that’s just the beginning when it comes to serums! We normally spend more time taking care of our facial skin, but the skin on the rest of the body is just as complex. While it is true...
Formulating Serums with a Hero Ingredient
Serums are designed to be high-performance products that are formulated to target specific skin concerns. They often do this with the use of a ‘hero’ or star ingredient—an ingredient that is literally the star of the show, the superhero of your product that delivers...
More Than Just Anti-Aging: 9 Benefits That Serums Can Offer
It’s no secret that serums can be versatile, amazing, powerhouse products that help with skin concerns commonly associated with aging skin, but that’s not all that they can do! Our complex and often contentious relationship with aging means we sometimes don’t treat...
Beyond Oil-based Serums: 6 Types of Serum Formulation to Try
Recently, we shared a little bit about why serums are good for your skin, the differences between face oils and face serums, primarily by describing the main differences between face oils and oil-based serums. But did you know that oil-based serums aren’t the only...
Face Oils, Face Serums, and High-Performance Serums: What’s the Difference?
Face oils and serums are two of the hottest trends in facial care products right now, and for good reason. Both types of products can be amazing for the skin, and create dramatic changes due to their nourishing and emollient ingredients. If you’ve done any...
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