Tag: skincare
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The Truth About Colourants in Cosmetics: Mica and More
Cosmetics use various colorants, including natural and synthetic, with mica gaining popularity for its benefits. However, ethical concerns arise from mica mining, including child labor and environmental impacts.
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Topical Application of Essential Oils: Benefits and Safety Tips
This final part discusses the safe topical application of essential oils. It emphasizes dilution, benefits for skin health and aromatherapy, along with safety tips to avoid irritation.
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How to Make Your Own Epsom Salt Foot Scrub
Epsom salt foot scrubs provide soothing relief for dry, rough feet by exfoliating dead skin, hydrating, and neutralizing odors. Incorporating essential oils enhances the experience while promoting relaxation and circulation.
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The Power of Olfaction: Enhancing Wellbeing with Essential Oils
The post discusses the power of scents in evoking emotions and memories, highlighting olfaction’s role in health and wellness. It features the second part of Lulu’s essential oil chart listing beneficial oils for self-care routines.
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Essential Oils for Wellness: A Quick Guide
Lulu discusses here the benefits of essential oils for health and wellness, sharing personal experiences and the creation of a cheat sheet charting 18 useful oils addressing specific needs.
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DIY Body Oil Recipe for Healthy Skin
Initially skeptical of body oils, I discovered their benefits, particularly in creating custom, natural blends. My DIY body oil combines sweet almond, jojoba, and hemp seed oils, with rosehip extract and vanilla for scent, promoting healthy skin without toxins.
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How to Make an Invigorating Fizzy Bath Salt Recipe at Home
The post explores the benefits and types of bath salts, highlighting Epsom salt’s muscle relief and natural sustainability, while addressing the environmental concerns surrounding Dead Sea and Himalayan pink salts. It provides a simple recipe for fizzy bath salts using safe, natural ingredients, and emphasizes the importance of sustainable sourcing for bath products.
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Cocoa Butter: Skincare Marvel and Global Crisis
Cocoa butter – it’s a skincare marvel but why is it in crisis?
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Clean Beauty: Know What’s in Your Cosmetic Products
The post discusses the importance of identifying harmful ingredients in cosmetic products, particularly through apps like Think Dirty and Inci Beauty. The author shares a personal experience of discovering toxic ingredients in a seemingly high-quality conditioner. The piece emphasizes the growing clean beauty movement and the need for informed consumer choices.
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Avoiding Greenwashing in Organic Skincare
The content highlights the prevalence of greenwashing in cosmetics, where products marketed as organic may contain minimal actual organic ingredients. It emphasizes the importance of certifications, reading labels, and conducting research on brands to ensure authenticity. Consumers should be cautious of misleading terms and stay informed about organic regulations to make better choices.
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