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The Benefits and Challenges of Formulating Tallow-Based Skincare

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Skincare formulators and cosmetic chemists can access thousands of raw materials to create effective and safe skincare products, from aromatic herbal extracts and oils to synthetically-made micronutrients and other concentrated performance ingredients. Interestingly, even though cutting-edge cosmetic ingredients are constantly being developed, more formulators are looking back in history for inspiration. They are delving deep …

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Busting Anti-Aging Skincare Ingredient Myths

Busting Anti-Aging Skincare Ingredient Myths

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Are you tired of constantly being bombarded by “anti-aging” skincare ingredients, products, ads, and influencer posts that promise to make your skin look like glass, jello, or whatever the latest gimmick is? Have you ever wondered why these products feature ingredients like Vitamin C, retinol, and hyaluronic acid which are supposed to make you look …

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Are You Committing These 12 Deadly Skincare Sins?

Are You Committing These 12 Deadly Skincare Sins?

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We all know that one person. You know, the one who hardly ever washes her face, eats crappy food, doesn’t drink water, doesn’t wear sunscreen…but still seems to have perfect skin. How can that be? Well, genetics do play a role, and it’s certainly possible that that person’s “skincare sins” will ultimately catch up to …

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How to Get Started with Making Your Own Skincare

How to Get Started with Making Your Own Skincare

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One of the biggest myths that I’ve fought against for pretty much my whole career is that handmade skincare is not as effective as storebought skincare–or worse yet, “professional skincare.” That could not be further from the truth, if you understand the skin, how to choose the right ingredients, and how to formulate properly. Making …

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DIY beeswax skincare recipes

4 DIY Beeswax Skincare Recipes

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When it comes to nourishing our skin, I’m a firm believer that Mother knows best–Mother Earth, that is. Though most of my favorite natural skincare ingredients are made from plants, beeswax is one of the few animal-derived ingredients I also use frequently. Beeswax is one of my favorite ingredients when it comes to giving texture …

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