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A Problem With Skin Reactions To Esters

Posted on July 6, 2014 by Colin

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.

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Does Baking Soda Soften Nails?

Posted on May 9, 2014 by Colin

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 →

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Latest News on MI

Posted on March 31, 2014 by Colin

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 →

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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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Sensitive Skin

Posted on December 17, 2013 by Colin

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 →

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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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Coconut Oil causes spots?

Posted on August 19, 2013 by Colin

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 →

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Can You See Your Skin Peeling from Peeling Gels?

Posted on December 29, 2012 by Colin

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 →

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Synthetic or Natural Preservatives?

Posted on May 6, 2012 by Colin

Deb asks whether natural preservatives are safer than synthetic ones. Hi Colin,  stumbled across your site somehow and so now have a question – I personally prefer to use “natural” preservatives (well actually prefer to make natural products with essential … Continue reading →

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Colin Solves Your Problems 6: Milia

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Colin

A reader has a problem with milia – persistant small white spots on the skin. Continue reading →

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