Patented Ingredients – Science for Your Skin

Photo by Diane Serik on Unsplash One  question that we hear a lot of people ask is “why should I spend so much money on high-end products when I can get something cheaper at the supermarket?“and the answer to that question is multi-layered. Aside from the fact that luxury beauty …

CoEnzyme Q10 – The Popular “New” Ingredient You’ve Been Using for Years

Image Source We’ve spoken many times about how the beauty industry can be subject to the same fads and fashions as any other industry, especially when it comes to the “next best” ingredients. In the mid-90’s and early noughties, it seemed that you couldn’t walk into a skincare aisle without …

Roses Aren’t Just for Valentine’s Day!

Photo by Poppie Pack on Unsplash Ah, February! That time of year when thoughts turn to romance, roses and all things Cupid related. Giving red roses may be an obvious romantic gesture today, but it wasn’t until the late 17th century that giving flowers became a popular custom. The act …

How the Humble Apple is Supercharging Skincare

Photo by Anthony Ievlev on Unsplash The phrase “an apple a day keeps the doctor away” was first used in 1866, and in the few hundred years since then, we’ve come to appreciate just how good apples are for us. Plenty of skincare brands have also caught on to how …

Ingredient Focus: Moringa Oil

Photo by Adrian Dale on Unsplash We’re always on the lookout for ingredients which can do a lot, and moringa oil is one such ingredient. Moringa is a plant that is often called the drumstick tree, the miracle tree, the ben oil tree, or the horseradish tree.  It is effective …