Nettle Leaf: Nature’s Multitasking Green for Allergies, Skin, and More If you’ve ever brushed against a stinging nettle on a walk, you probably didn’t think, “Wow, I should drink this in tea!” But give this humble weed a second chance, because nettle (yes, the stingy one!) is one of the most underrated herbal powerhouses for… Read More
What is salicylic acid? Before you run off scared because it says ACID listen up… When it comes to skincare there are 2 categories of acids beta hydroxy acids (BHAs) and alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs). Salicylic acid is part of the BHA category. Interesting fact: salicylic acid is actually derived from willow bark! A powerful… Read More
There is a lot of information to learn about surfactants so I have done my best to make this as simple as possible while providing some information so you can make informed decisions. Surfactants have a bad rap in the cosmetics industry, mostly the clean beauty products. They have their reasons for this though, but… Read More
Lets talk lip products.  Did you know that on average we eat 1 pound of lipstick PER YEAR?  So what exactly are we eating here…  Lipsticks are almost always given scents and flavourings to taste better and smell better. Natural products typically don’t have a bad smell to begin with but ones… Read More