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Tag Archives: problems
Do We Need A Low Allergy Standard For Cosmetics?
The biggest cause of complaints to cosmetic companies from consumers are allergic reactions. Anyone can develop an allergic reaction to anything at any time, so this is only to be expected. There are some ingredients that are more inclined to … Continue reading
Microbeads In Cosmetics
As a keen environmentalist I often find myself face palming when a cosmetic company picks up on a green issue. They often home in on things that aren’t particularly relevant and propose solutions that are questionable. But I think the … Continue reading
Posted in Environment, Legislation, Science
Tagged environment, ingredients, legislation, problems
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A Problem With Skin Reactions To Esters
My long term Twitter chum Musical Houses raised a problem she has with some cosmetic ingredients with me over Twitter, using no less than 8 tweets to do it. Such patience clearly deserves an answer.
Does Baking Soda Soften Nails?
A question from Amanda I have a question. I have used a baking soda scrub on my scalp (scrub a handful of dry baking soda into wet hair, rinse thoroughly, then follow with an ACV/water rinse. I tried the more … Continue reading
Latest News on MI
I get a lot of traffic to this blog from people interested in methylisothiazolinone, or as it is now known MI. For people who haven’t been following the story, here’s a quick recap. MI has been used for about … Continue reading
Posted in Beauty News, Ingredients, Legislation, Preservatives
Tagged health, ingredients, legislation, preservatives, problems
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Comedogenic Scale – Why You Should Ignore It
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
Posted in Beauty Tips, Science
Tagged beauty tips, face, ingredients, problems, skin, Skin Problems
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Sensitive Skin
An interesting question from Patricia that I think might interest some other people. I have sensitive skin and always look for cosmetic products which are free of harsh chemicals. I was not aware of the m1 preservative until today when … Continue reading
Milk of Magnesia for the Skin
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
Coconut Oil causes spots?
One of the drawbacks I have found with setting myself up as an internet guru is that the more questions I get the more I realise how little I know. Take this one from Rebecca. Hello. First off, I am … Continue reading
Can You See Your Skin Peeling from Peeling Gels?
It is nice to get a question from one of my oldest friends on Twitter, Musical Houses. Hi Colin, I was hoping you’d be able to answer a burning question I have regarding peeling gels. They are HUGE in Asia … Continue reading
