I got a massive headache yesterday from being around too much department store perfume in a closed setting. I find this disconcerting because I am not a sensitive person otherwise. It leads me to believe that this is an extremely toxic substance and could be contributing to numerous health problems in people. The Environmental Working [...]
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How to Determine if a Scent is Natural
Posted in Ingredients, tagged aromatherapy, Fragrance, toxins on February 5, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Parabens (it rears its ugly head again)
Posted in Ingredients, The Bad on January 19, 2012 | 1 Comment »
First of all, I would like to say that I have lost three people to cancer in the last month – my uncle, my friend and my stepfather’s sister. All of them far too young to be leaving their spouses and children behind. With every death, I became more frustrated with the fact that they [...]
The Skin Care Industry – Science vs. Craft
Posted in Beauty, Greening Your Bathroom, Ingredients, Read Your Labels on January 17, 2012 | 2 Comments »
I am not a cosmetic chemist but I do formulate products. I don’t have a degree in microbiology but I have deep respect for microbes and what they can do to enhance or destroy my formulas. I am an artist, a crafter and an alchemist. I procure botanicals then I melt them, mix them, and [...]
Ingredient Profile: Neroli (Orange Blossom) Essential Oil
Posted in Ingredients, tagged essental oil, natural, neroli, perfume on November 10, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Citrus aurantium amara Extraction: steam distilled Origin: Italy Description: The beautiful white blooms of the bitter orange tree are distilled to extract the exquisite essential oil of neroli. It was named after the town of Nerola, Italy where it was discovered as a perfume ingredient in the 18th century by Princess Anna Maria de la Tremoille. She introduced it [...]
Ingredient Profile: Lavender
Posted in Ingredients, tagged benefits, essential oil, lavender, uses on August 31, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Lavandula angustifolia Country of origin: France Production Method: Certified Organic Extraction: Steam Distilled Description: A beautiful, fragrant shrub with small purple flowers that may not be much on their own but look spectacular in bunches and in fields. An herb that is steeped in human history, from ancient bathing rituals to traditional wedding bouquets symbolizing [...]
Animal Ingredients in the Cosmetics, Skin and Body Care Industry
Posted in animal rights, Ingredients, Read Your Labels, tagged animal products, skin care, vegan on May 9, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
I’ve been asked a few times why we are a vegan company – do skin care products and cosmetics actually have animal ingredients in them? The answer is yes, big time. Most, if not all of them in the conventional industry (the majority of products in drug stores, grocery stores & department stores). Like petrochemicals, [...]
Ingredient Profile: Olive Oil
Posted in Ingredients on April 22, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Olea europaea certified organic Extraction: cold-pressed, organically refined Origin: Tunisia Description: A tree that grows to 8 metres, lives for hundreds of years and has been culitivated for over 5000 years. Indigeneous to the Mediterranean region, the fruit ripens from green to black and the flesh is cold-pressed to obtain the oil. Components: Vitamin E, Vitamin K, polyphenols, linoleic acid [...]
Ingredient Profile: Sweet Almond Oil
Posted in Ingredients, tagged sweet almond oil on February 16, 2011 | 1 Comment »
Latin Name: Prunus dulcis Family: Rosaceae Growth & Habitat: Indigenous to the Middle East but are also cultivated throughout Europe, Africa and North America. A small tree that grows to 3 – 7 metres with white or pink blossoms. The fruit has a light-green furry skin. Extraction Method: Cold-pressed from the nuts. Scent: Light marzipan [...]
Ingredient Profile – Camellia Oil
Posted in Ingredients, tagged camillia oil, green tea oil, tea seed oil on November 18, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Camellia oil is also known as tea seed oil and is cold-pressed from the seeds of the tea plant (Camellia sinesis). Many countries produce this oil but it originates predominately from China. Another popular producer is Japan where Camellia japonica can be found. It has been used for centuries on skin and hair and is an ancient [...]
Ingredient Profile: Avocado Oil
Posted in Ingredients, tagged avocado oil, benefits, skin care on July 28, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
The avocado (Persea Americana) is a fruit native to Central and South America as well as the Caribbean. Its name comes from the Nahuatl (Aztecan) word ahuacatl, meaning testicle. This is due to its similar shape and uses for fertility. It is a large berry with an equally large seed that is also referred to as vegetable butter, pear butter, [...]
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