another reason to avoid nano-sized TiO2: http://www.cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/Formulation-Science/Research-points-to-nano-sized-titanium-oxide-contributing-to-oxidative-stress
cosmeticsdesign-europe.com
Research points to nano-sized titanium oxide contributing to oxidative stress
Nano-sized titanium oxide (TiO2) is commonly used in a range of sunscreens, but new research is investigating its subtle effect on the oxidative stress process at a cellular level.
Hope you're always feeling super confident in ANY situation. In some special cases, some faking would help anyway: http://www.theguardian.com/education/2016/may/18/not-feeling-confident-here-are-six-ways-to-fake-it
the Guardian
Not feeling confident? Here are six ways to fake it
From adjusting your body language, to dressing in a way that makes you feel good, here’s our guide to projecting the best version of yourself
according to this article, the old Europeans were not that much mistaken to call water as the cause of all evils and to avoid washing themselves 😉 http://www.cosmeticsandtoiletries.com/formulating/category/skincare/Hard-Water-Raises-Risk-of-Infant-Eczema-379949661.html?ajs_uid=1350A4940023A7K&utm_source=newsletter-html&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=CT+E-Newsletter+05-19-2016&absrc=hdl
Cosmetics & Toiletries
Hard Water Raises Risk of Infant Eczema
Researchers from King's College London have uncovered a new hard (water) truth: hard water, i.e., that containing higher levels of calcium carbonate, increases the risk of eczema in infants.
have a look at this tutorial submitted by Teresa: http://skinchakra.eu/blog/archives/417-How-to-make-shower-jellies-Guest-post.html