Barbara Olioso, Author at The Green Chemist

Dec 29

AA: Authentic Argan oil, how to avoid bogus cosmetic oils with the goat in the fridge method

By Barbara Olioso Trends

One of my favourite vegetable oils to work with is argan oil, especially when it is authentic argan oil (INCI Argania spinosa). There is not much scientific research about its cosmetic properties, but from my personal and professional experience I can say it is a…

Dec 19

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A cosmetic formulation with Gold Frankincense and Myrrh

By Barbara Olioso Ingredients

We are all getting into the Christmas mood so it is simply natural for a cosmetic formulator to fantasise about a cosmetic formulation with Gold Frankincense and Myrrh. The product would have to be a cream for the high end market with no expenses spare..…

Dec 16

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Organic cosmetics certification: how important is it today?

By Barbara Olioso Formulations

Last week I received in the post the Natural Beauty Yearbook 2014, where I read an interesting article on organic cosmetics certification. The focus was on the need for certifying organic beauty product today. The article contained several opinions from one brand owner, a beauty…

Dec 10

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How to keep your skin free from petrochemicals in disguise

By Barbara Olioso Uncategorized

Many of us wish for pure and natural beauty products, because we believe petrochemicals are not suitable for our skin; here I share with you a few simple tips to keep your skin free from petrochemicals. -Believing something is natural does not make it natural,…

Dec 05

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Five natural beauty tips for your hands

By Barbara Olioso Uncategorized

This is the time of the year when we have to think a lot about others, buying all sorts of gifts and getting ready for Christmas, however this is also a time to give your hands special care and attention so here are five natural…

Nov 26

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Dry skin face remedies from bio active plant oils

By Barbara Olioso Uncategorized

The cold weather and the central heating are a real challenge in winter causing dry skin face, and dry skin is number one factor in accelerating the ageing of the skin. Luckily nature has the answer: bio active plant oils. What do they do? they act on…

Nov 19

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10 chemical preservatives irritant to sensitive skin and the environment

By Barbara Olioso Ingredients

The cosmetic industry has started replacing parabens using other cheap chemical preservatives irritant to sensitive skin, causing great concern in dermatologists because of the high allergy rate. So I shall list here the ones to watch out for if you have sensitive skin plus others…

Nov 11

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Natural oils hair miracle workers

By Barbara Olioso Uncategorized

Natural oils come from seeds, the very beginning of plant life, full of potential and precious plant nutrients to support the plant growth when the right conditions arise. The same nutrients that support plants life can help revive damaged hair making natural oils hair miracle…

Nov 07

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Parabens safe to use in cosmetics?

By Barbara Olioso Trends

One of the questions I was asked at my workshop on natural and organic emulsions at In Cosmetics Asia was what I thought of parabens in cosmetics. This is a very controversial topic and the parabens free claim is often mistaken as natural or even…

Nov 04

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The meaning of natural cosmetics today

By Barbara Olioso Webinar

I had the pleasure last week of running the workshop at In Cosmetics Asia on natural and organic skincare. The event was fully booked well before the beginning and there were plenty of green enthusiasts as well as people interested to know more about naturals…

Barbara Olioso

AA: Authentic Argan oil, how to avoid bogus cosmetic oils with the goat in the fridge method

A cosmetic formulation with Gold Frankincense and Myrrh

Organic cosmetics certification: how important is it today?

How to keep your skin free from petrochemicals in disguise

Five natural beauty tips for your hands

Dry skin face remedies from bio active plant oils

10 chemical preservatives irritant to sensitive skin and the environment

Natural oils hair miracle workers

Parabens safe to use in cosmetics?

The meaning of natural cosmetics today

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