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CBD in Skincare: Is it Safe? Is it legal? What you Need to Know

You’ve probably heard about CBD being used in all kinds of products, from coffee and chocolate and gummy treats to salves and creams applied directly

What Does “Clean Skincare” Actually Mean?

From high-end product lines to brands showing up on drugstore shelves, clean skincare is a trend that has taken the world of skincare by storm.

Vegan Doesn’t Mean Natural: Embracing Natural Vegan Skincare

Veganism is a philosophy that avoids harm to animals in all areas of life, from avoiding consuming animal products in one’s diet to eschewing the

How to Create Sustainable Skincare Products

Green issues are fast becoming mainstream and sustainability is now at the forefront of many consumers’ minds. In the words of Amarjit Sahota from Ecovia

Formulating Natural Cosmetics for the Conscious Consumer

Conscious consumerism is a “respectful and compassionate approach to consumption [that] embraces mindfulness of other human beings, animals and the environment.”1  The trend towards more

Body serums: what they are and why to use them

Most people are very familiar with facial serums and eye serums but did you know that’s just the beginning when it comes to serums! We

Formulating Serums with a Hero Ingredient

Serums are designed to be high-performance products that are formulated to target specific skin concerns. They often do this with the use of a ‘hero’

More Than Just Anti-Aging: 9 Benefits That Serums Can Offer

It’s no secret that serums can be versatile, amazing, powerhouse products that help with skin concerns commonly associated with aging skin, but that’s not all

Beyond Oil-based Serums: 6 Types of Serum Formulation to Try

Recently, we shared a little bit about why serums are good for your skin, the differences between face oils and face serums, primarily by describing

Face Oils, Face Serums, and High-Performance Serums: What’s the Difference?

Face oils and serums are two of the hottest trends in facial care products right now, and for good reason. Both types of products can

How to Become A Natural Skincare Formulator: Your Declaration of Independence

We’re declaring independence. Independence from using products with harsh, synthetic, or undesirable ingredients. Independence from using products that cause irritation and reactions in our skin.

What Being a Natural Skincare Formulator is All About

You’ve been reading articles—some here, some elsewhere maybe. Searching for the right information as much as you may be searching for a certain kind of