Tag Archives: face

Which Ingredients Block Pores?

Posted on May 10, 2014 by Colin

I have written before about how I don’t think that there is very much value in the comedogenic scale that attempts to rate cosmetic ingredient for their potential to cause blackheads.  But this rather begs the question, posed to me … Continue reading →

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Olay Regenerist Daily 3 Point Treatment Cream

Posted on March 28, 2014 by Colin

The second highest selling personal care product in the UK at the moment is Olay Regenerist Daily 3 Point Treatment Cream.  (The top seller is Bio-Oil, but I have already done that one.)   Users are giving it pretty good reviews, … Continue reading →

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Dermatitis on the Face

Posted on March 24, 2014 by Colin

A question from Junie Hi My doctor whi is also a dermatologist says I have dermatitis. On my face and eye lids, the cream he gave me made it worse, the next cream he suggested I refused as it contained … Continue reading →

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Differences Between Hand and Face Creams

Posted on February 7, 2014 by Colin

I was asked a question by a journalist who was writing an article on the differences between hand and face creams.  It is an interesting question so I thought that now I have plugged my typewriter in I may as … Continue reading →

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Is Retinol About To Be Banned In Cosmetics?

Posted on February 6, 2014 by Colin

Retinol is one of a number of vitamin A derivatives that is used in pharmaceutical and cosmetic products.  When I wrote about it last time I glossed over one of its drawbacks.  Along with the rest of the vitamin A … Continue reading →

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Comedogenic Scale – Why You Should Ignore It

Posted on January 5, 2014 by Colin

A comedo is the scientific name for a blackhead. An ingredient that causes comedones is comedogenic. The comedogenic scale is a five point scale that tells you how comedogenic that ingredient is. It is also complete nonsense. Let’s have a … Continue reading →

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Milk of Magnesia for the Skin

Posted on November 6, 2013 by Colin

This is an odd one.  Alexi writes Hi, Colin I have question about milk of magnesia. A lot of ladies are saying that it’s effective at controlling oil on their skin, but is it safe? I’ve heard that milk of … Continue reading →

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Eczema on the Eyelids

Posted on September 24, 2013 by Colin

A question from Breanna who suffers from eczema, eyelids being her particular problem. Hello! I just found your page from a post on Reddit.com. I will get right to the point-I have eczema all over my body, but the worst … Continue reading →

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Rosacea

Posted on April 5, 2013 by Colin

Rosacea is a condition where the skin turns red for prolonged periods of time.  It is most common in fair skinned people – largely because it is more noticeable in them.  It also more common in woman, though possibly because … Continue reading →

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Lisa Lise Toners Review

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Colin

If you read my post on skin toners you’ll know the background to this review.  Lisa Lise is a Danish cosmetic scientist who develops individualised cosmetic products to suit the needs of her clients.  She offered to do a skin … Continue reading →

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