Synthetic Fragrances: I Smell Danger What is the first thing you do when you try a new moisturizer or lipstick? You smear it on the top of your hand and then you smell it. At this moment, you are not much different from a glue sniffer: substances that make cosmetics smell attractive are very similar …
THE GOLDEN RULE OF BEAUTY When individuals encounter new scientific info that casts doubt on the status quo, they usually can’t believe their eyes (or ears). If all this is true, you may ask, why haven’t I heard it before? Why do numerous dermatologists with excellent credentials endorse beauty merchandise that is creating me sick? …
How Strong Is The Solution? If the concentration of a certain ingredient is high, then it has a better chance of sneaking through the skin’s protective barriers. For example, the skin is going to be exposed to additional retinoic acid from a potent prescription-only cream than from an over-the-counter lotion that contains the constant ingredient. …
Skin Eats, Too! Advocates of synthetic skincare insist that our skin is virtually watertight. Many say skin can be scrubbed, steamed, and washed, and nothing penetrates it deep enough to cause any damage. At the same time, many conventional cosmetics claim they deliver collagen, vitamins, and minerals to feed our skin. So do cosmetics really …
THE NATURE OF SKIN Most people unconsciously treat their skin as a high-tech fabric silky yet waterproof, glowing yet warm, silky and sexy yet resilient. The fabric benefits from regular laundering in the shower, occasionally dry-cleaning in a salon, and some ironing before special occasions. Many people believe that the luxurious fabric we are born …