What is natural in the twenty first century? To me this is the key question the cosmetic industry faces today. “Natural” is very much a magic word for the general public, a green label that inspires trust and safety. However technology has evolved dramatically, affecting…
This is probably the most common question I get asked. It is also a sign of how many people are thinking about developing their own beauty range. In fact DIY beauty products workshops are very trendy at the moment. These courses are ok in the…
Many people within the cosmetic industry asks the question “what is next?” or “what is trendy?” Let’s have a look at a cosmetic market trends in relation to a few beauty products Face moisturisers In the UK this is a classic skin care item many women can…
I was reading an interesting article about the efficacy of cheap natural cosmetics. I have to say I have come across several examples lately so I decided it is time to write about affordable natural skincare. As a natural and organic cosmetic formulator i’m really surprised…
The word organic is very reassuring, giving us a feeling of safety and health. So when it comes to artificially change the colour of our skin we love the thought of getting it with organic fake tan. But is it a reality or not? let’s…
Nail varnish is very trendy at the moment, being on a budget and great fun. You can combine the nail varnish colour and style with your clothes or mood. When I use it makes me feel really playful. Nail design has also now become an experiential form of art with no equals. Given the…
Blackheads are like the undesired fruit your skin produces when its pores get clogged trapping sebum in. Dead skin cells block the pore, sebum builds up getting oxidised at the same time and developing the characteristic hard black top and yellow /grey body or comedone….
How bad alcohol is for the skin? Or is it not? The inspiration came after reading some popular website portraying a very simple black and white picture, right and wrong about alcohol. I thought, actually there are colours and shades in the picture. So I…
I asked the question is water organic to my natural cosmetics workshop students last November because I was really curious to hear their views on this hot topic. Nearly everybody agreed on the idea of water being counted as natural but not organic. I found…
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…
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