we've added red algae extract to the shop: https://shop.skinchakra.eu/en/Cosmetic-Lab/Cosmetic-ingredients-A-Z/RonaCare-RenouMer.html
PCA glyceryl oleate is added to our shop:https://shop.skinchakra.eu/en/Cosmetic-Lab/Cosmetic-ingredients-A-Z/PCA-glyceryl-oleate.html
no matter if you like (and approve) chemical UV-filters. This is quite an interesting article about the way UV radiation affects our body, chemical and physical sunscreen and the latest FDA regulations for sunscreen testing and labeling :
http://scitechconnect.elsevier.com/how-chemicals-sunscreen-protect-skin/?sf93038141=1#utm_source=socialmedia&utm_medium=chemistry&utm_campaign=How%20Do%20the%20Chemicals%20in%20Sunscreen%20Protect%20Our%20Skin%20from%20Damage?
http://scitechconnect.elsevier.com/how-chemicals-sunscreen-protect-skin/?sf93038141=1#utm_source=socialmedia&utm_medium=chemistry&utm_campaign=How%20Do%20the%20Chemicals%20in%20Sunscreen%20Protect%20Our%20Skin%20from%20Damage?
Elsevier
How Do the Chemicals in Sunscreen Protect Our Skin from Damage?
We explore the chemistry behind sunscreen and explain how SPF sunscreens protects your skin from harmful Ultraviolet (UV) radiation.
we've now added Na-PCA to our shop:https://shop.skinchakra.eu/en/Cosmetic-Lab/Cosmetic-ingredients-A-Z/Na-PCA.html
It is sometimes quite difficult to distinguish between all these different certifications. Have a look at this article for some help:
http://www.cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/Regulation-Safety/What-is-COSMOS-certification-Organics-and-naturals-in-UK-market?nocount
http://www.cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/Regulation-Safety/What-is-COSMOS-certification-Organics-and-naturals-in-UK-market?nocount
CosmeticsDesign-Europe.com
What is COSMOS certification? Organics and naturals in UK market
Finished product brands and ingredients manufacturers alike across Europe now have the opportunity to get their products accredited with a region-wide certification.
Read our latest blog post about how to protect your ingredients against moisture:https://skinchakra.eu/blog/archives/503-How-to-protect-your-productsingredients-from-humidity.html
20% discount on Symbiosolv XC for this weekend: https://shop.skinchakra.eu/en/Cosmetic-Lab/Cosmetic-ingredients-A-Z/Symbio-solv-XC.html
we've added natural betaine powder to the shop: https://shop.skinchakra.eu/en/Cosmetic-Lab/Cosmetic-ingredients-A-Z/Naturel-Betaine.html
Check our latest blog post for this sprayable emulsion: https://skinchakra.eu/blog/archives/505-Summer-delight-sprayable-emulsion-with-an-Aladdin-tweak-Guest-post.html
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.