The time has come to discuss a topic that has built up quite the reputation over the past few years. Having worked retail for a variety of natural skin care companies, I would argue that the most frequently ask questions by customers are those concerning the use of preservatives. And it’s not hard to see…
Nine times out of ten, the average customer that strolls into a natural cosmetics store is an ingredient detective. They care about what ingredients have been used and have acquired some sort of general knowledge on what should and should not be included in product formulations. Thirsty for knowledge, this particular clientele often wonders what…
Green Chemistry calls for the design of products and processes that decrease, or completely eliminate, the use and generation of substances that are harmful to human health and the environment. The United States Environmental Protection Agency, or EPA, applies Green Chemistry to “…the life-cycle of a product, including its design, manufacture, and use” [1]. For…