Parabens can be found in cosmetics, medicines and various types of food. Although they are commonly encountered, they have a huge number of opponents. Are parabens actually harmful? How to recognize those harmful ones? Where can they be found and how to avoid them? What other preservatives are used in cosmetics, medicines and food? Parabens – what are they? Parabens are a series of esters of phydroxybenzoic acid, among which there are parabens with different alkyl groups: methyl parabens, ethyl parabens, propyl parabens, butyl parabens,...
Matte lipsticks have become extremely popular recently. Make-up artists, beauty bloggers and celebrities completely fell in love with them. How to apply matte lipsticks so that your lips are not dry and chapped? Here are the simplests tips. Matte lips look beautiful, alluring and really feminine. More often we decide to return to the classics from shiny and satin lipsticks. Matte lips look amazing, making a match with almost every stylization. This is a perfect choice regardless of the type of occasion – be it work or big night...
Undoubtedly, acne happens to be a very troublesome and hard to cure disease. If you have to struggle with it every day, keep reading this article to find out how to make this fight easier. Learn acne skin care tips and check out how you should apply makeup. Cleansing acne skin type Right in the morning, it is enough just to wipe the face with a gentle gel and then rinse it with lukewarm water. Evening beauty routine looks a little bit different. First, you should remove makeup using oil, cream or milk which residues are to be taken off...
A new phrase has been coined in the beauty world: Netflix Face. Contrary to appearances, it is not a new phone application. It refers to skin aging due to the blue light emitted by TV sets, tablets, computers, etc. Today, we are prompting you on how to shield yourself from the Netflix Face and still enjoy favorite shows. Blue light – how it affects your skin? The environment that we live in has a huge impact on the condition of the skin. We already know the bad effect of UV radiation and pollution on the skin. What about the blue...
Nobody likes irritations, dehydrated hair or allergic reactions. While buying a shampoo or a conditioner we want to trust the product completely without worrying whether it would harm us or not. However, the beauty product lists of ingredients leave a lot to be desired and frequently hide substances that instead of taking care of hair – damage it. What and how should we avoid them? What should we pay attention to while buying a hair care product? INCI: Harmful substances in hair care products 1. PARABENS These are preservatives....
Natural ways of hair conditioning, such as hair oil treatment, bring salvation to hair damaged due to aggressive agents. It’s a pity though that the beginnings of converting our beauty habits into eco hair and body care happen to be troublesome. Here are the most common hair care problems that we can face at the beginning of this road. Hair care products, which we can bought in a drugstore, are designed in such a way to deliver immediate effects. We get used to noticing improvements that are brought about almost overnight. Sadly,...
Aloe vera belongs to the group of succulents – plants that can survive without water. There are about 500 varieties of aloe vera, and each has just as many uses. Where does aloe come from and what properties does it have? What cosmetic use does it have? Where does aloe come from and what properties does it have? Aloe occurs in Africa and in the Arabian Peninsula. Its therapeutic properties were used in ancient Egypt, China and India. This plant was a cure for burns and lung diseases. Aloe vera is a highly valued ingredient in the...
Sensitive skin requires specialistic care, because it is susceptible to all sorts of unfavourable external factors, irritations due to various cosmetics and improper care. Apparently the best for sensitive skincare is micellar water. Check out below if that is truly the case. What is micellar water? This cosmetic is made of micelles, i.e. particles cleansing skin. These are made of small spheres, which gather excess sebum, dirt and dead skin cells, by surrounding them with other spheres. The drugstores are full of micellar water cosmetics...
Is using herbs in care a good idea? Of course! However, it is important to choose the herbs that will help us solve specific skin problems. Check why to use Lady’s Mantle. The Lady’s Mantle (Alchemilla vulgaris) is also known as Nine Hooks, Bear’s Foot, or Lion’s Foot. It is a common herb that can be found in unimproved or lightly fertilized grassland, on roadside verges and banks and in wet forests. Its properties have been known since Middle Ages – it was believed that Lady’s Mantle was a magic plant. What should you...
Coenzyme Q10 is naturally produced in the body, but over time its production decreases which results in skin aging. Fortunately, you can provide it to the skin with proper diet and care. Where is Coenzyme Q10 and what role does it play? Who is it recommended for? What cosmetic properties does it have and how is it used? Coenzyme Q10 – where is it and what role does it play? The coenzyme Q10 occurs mainly in the mitochondria, where it is a part of the respiratory chain and is responsible for the energy changes of the cells. It performs...