Plant oils and butters vary depending upon differing processing methods. Here’s a quick overview: 1. Unrefined or virgin oils and butters Unrefined oils and butters … Read More
Carob in skincare: not just a diet-friendly chocolate substitute
A 2018 independent study of women 40-56 years old in the United States found that carob in skincare formulations provides significant improvements to wrinkles and … Read More
Fermented beauty products | happening or hype?
Fermented (probiotic-rich) foods provide large quantities of friendly bacteria which nourish the gut. Thanks to a Korean trend, fermented skincare is now engulfing the Western … Read More
Chemical peels | part 3 | facial rejuvenation
Chemical peels dissolve the glue between cells, shed dead skin, and remove the damaged outer layer of the epidermis. But like all the treatments in … Read More
Turmeric and curcumin | powerful anti-inflammatory | potent antioxidant
Used for centuries in Indian cooking and Eastern medicine, the West is now touting TURMERIC as a new superfood due to its therapeutic properties. Colourful … Read More
Health-conscious consumers demand natural ingredients for skincare
Growing environmental awareness and healthy lifestyles are fuelling demand in natural ingredients for skincare – and this trend is particularly strong among the all-important Millennials. … Read More