Summertime is fast approaching and I have been doing a lot of research before heading to the drugstore to buy a product to protect me from the sun. If you are like most people, I venture to bet, the first thing you look for is the SPF rating. After completing this project, my thinking has drastically changed at the way I choose my... Read more
Who doesn't enjoy shopping for new clothes? We all like to look our best and wrinkle free clothes are a great way to go. However, everyone should be aware that new clothes, towels or even sheets might contain toxic chemicals like formaldehyde. If you are subject to skin allergies, that new shirt could cause skin irritation, rashes, light... Read more
Nanotechnology is the next new thing in cosmetics and skincare.
As if there weren't enough concerns about the toxicity of cosmetic chemicals, manufacturers are rushing to incorporate nanotechnology that uses particles 80,000 times smaller than the width of a human hair. Nanotechnology has been touted as the next revolution in cosmetics and... Read more
Many years ago, I vividly remember a trip to downtown Montreal to purchase my first lipstick. Oh, the beautiful colours! It was so difficult for me to choose . In those days, there was not too much thought given to selecting lipstick except the colour.
Today, we are so much more knowledgeable about cosmetics. What happens to the lipstick... Read more
When you pass the cosmetic counter these days, all you seem to see are anti-wrinkle creams. Do these products actually work and do they really keep your skin looking younger? The anti aging industry is a huge business. Many of us want to look younger, which makes it easy for these big companies to convince us, their cream with collagen will... Read more