This is quite an interesting study about efficacy of sonic brushes in skin cleansing (the study is sponsored by L'Oreal who obviously sells clarisonic), diagram comparing the particle size of pollutants is the most interesting part of the whole article:
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/ics.12378/full
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/ics.12378/full
Wiley Online Library
A robust sebum, oil, and particulate pollution model for assessing cleansing efficacy of human skin
A robust sebum, oil, and particulate pollution model for assessing cleansing efficacy of human skin.
Did you know that there are 4 different produt types all being sold as hydrosols or floral waters? Read this blog post for more info: https://formulabotanica.com/how-spot-fake-hydrosol/
although we don't agree with all of these statements (and certainly not with the product recommendations), it's a good read :
http://www.drozthegoodlife.com/beauty/g557/beauty-scientists-share-their-secrets/
http://www.drozthegoodlife.com/beauty/g557/beauty-scientists-share-their-secrets/
Dr Oz The Good Life
5 Beauty Scientists Share Their Secrets
Say hello to the brains behind beauty.
These are the 50 top beauty companies (obviously they are to regarding the sales and not the quality or ethical values):
http://www.happi.com/contents/view_top-companies-report/2017-07-03/the-top-50-989030/
http://www.happi.com/contents/view_top-companies-report/2017-07-03/the-top-50-989030/
HAPPI
The Top 50
Direct Sellers Are Headed In Opposite Directions
Do you apply sunscreen over your eyelids?
http://www.allure.com/story/sunscreen-on-eyelids-study
http://www.allure.com/story/sunscreen-on-eyelids-study
Allure
The Surprising Body Part You Probably Aren't Applying Sunscreen To
According to the latest research.
20% discount on our Versatil BL for this weekend: https://shop.skinchakra.eu/en/Cosmetic-Lab/Preservatives/Versatil-BL.html
Read our latest blog post for this easy aftersun body splash: https://skinchakra.eu/blog/archives/507-Aftersun-Body-Splash-with-Aloe-and-caffeine.html
pH of everyday cosmetic ingredients should be between 4,5-6,5. This is the legislative limit (for children between 5,5-6,5). The practical part is dictated by the pH tolerance and optimum performance of all your ingredients and specially the performance of the preservative system you're using. There is no such thing like a "fixed pH" for an under-eye product because the pH should be adjusted according to the preservative
Can you imagine going to a restaurant and receiving a facial mask?
http://www.allure.com/story/chinese-restaurant-sheet-masks-post-meal
http://www.allure.com/story/chinese-restaurant-sheet-masks-post-meal
Allure
This Restaurant Gives Out Sheet Masks at the End of Your Meal
Check, please!
This is a blog post Elham wrote a long time ago about "how to identify whether your emulsion is an O/W or a W/O". We've had some questions during the last days and share the link again:
https://formulabotanica.com/4-steps-for-testing-your-cosmetic-emulsion/
https://formulabotanica.com/4-steps-for-testing-your-cosmetic-emulsion/
Formula Botanica
4 Steps for Testing your Cosmetic Emulsion - Formula Botanica
In this blog post, we discuss several very simple tests you can do to check the nature of your cosmetic emulsion - is it water-in-oil or oil-in-water?
Read our latest blog post about hydrogenated oils: https://skinchakra.eu/blog/archives/508-Whats-the-matter-with-saturated-plant-oils.html
20% weekend discount for our freshly arrived modified rice starch: https://shop.skinchakra.eu/en/Cosmetic-Lab/Cosmetic-ingredients-A-Z/modified-rice-starch.html
Crash-course about Vit E:
http://lpi.oregonstate.edu/sites/lpi.oregonstate.edu/files/vitamin-e-flashcard.pdf
http://lpi.oregonstate.edu/sites/lpi.oregonstate.edu/files/vitamin-e-flashcard.pdf
Read our latest tutorial for an easy to make biphase aftersun:https://skinchakra.eu/blog/archives/509-Biphase-Aftersun-Body-Lotion.html
Apart from the fact that the infographic is from Olay, the statistics are interesting , hopefully useful for your business
http://www.happi.com/contents/view_infographics/2017-07-10/the-power-of-the-shower/
http://www.happi.com/contents/view_infographics/2017-07-10/the-power-of-the-shower/
HAPPI
Shower Time = Me Time
Olay's latest infographic reveals personal cleanser trends.