The pitch was a skincare routine designed especially for me, genetically optimized to give me the skin I was “born to have.” The reality was decidedly more itchy, flaky, and red. I may be a woman of science (or at least science journalism), but that ... ( read original story ...)
Let’s Get to the Bottom of the “Right” Way to Apply Your Skincare
If you’re like us, you’ve got anywhere between five and fifty skincare products in regular rotation, and figuring out exactly what to do with them can get a little overwhelming—especially when the internet is full of conflicting advice about the ... ( read original story ...)
These New Skincare Products Were Practically Made for Sensitive Skin
Wedding dresses are hardly one size fits all, and the same goes for skincare. Every bride-to-be has her own style when it comes to everything from the wedding dress to hairstyle—and the same can be said about her skincare routine, because one product ... ( read original story ...)
Books About Herbalism and Natural Skincare
In the past few years of yoga teaching, book reading, and long hikes into the woods around southeastern England, I fell in love with plants and flowers. It came as a bit of a surprise to me and I expected my interest to dwindle over time, but the ... ( read original story ...)
BEAUTY CLINIC: Natural products for dry skin
Q My sister has very dry skin and for her birthday I wanted to give her a treat. She prefers natural products. A One of the nicest ranges of handmade plant-based products we know is Somerset-based Orchard View Naturals (ovnaturals.co.uk). Aromatherapist ... ( read original story ...)
7 things you need to know about organic and ‘natural’ beauty
The organic and 'natural' beauty industry is, frankly, muddled - here’s what you need to know about the labels and logos on your skin care and makeup A quick scan of the well-stocked beauty shelves at GTG HQ confirms that when it comes to labelling, the ... ( read original story ...)
Unsmiling faces help prevent identity theft in Nova Scotia
The software he's referring to is the province's new facial recognition program, which has been up and running since January. Anyone flagged by the software is also double checked by a person who is trained in facial recognition. "When you have a ... ( read original story ...)
Why our facial expressions don’t reflect our feelings
While conducting research on emotions and facial expressions in Papua New Guinea in 2015, psychologist Carlos Crivelli discovered something startling. He showed Trobriand Islanders photographs of the standard Western face of fear – wide-eyed, mouth agape ... ( read original story ...)
Carrot-Tinted Lip Balms
There are plenty of tinted lip balms that get their vibrant hues from natural pigments sourced from fruits, berries and other compounds, but the Echium Raspberry Balm from Hurraw! Balm is one that gets its distinctive tint from purple carrots. As the brand ... ( read original story ...)