How To Get A Perfectly Even Complexion: Part 1 of 2 Did you know hormones, sun exposure, acne, heat, and more could be contributing to your uneven skin tone? There is great diversity in the color of human skin around the world. But whatever each person’s unique shade may be, the general desire is for…
Discovering the right skincare products for your specific skin type can often be an overwhelming process. Whether you’ve got sensitive, oily, dry, or combination skin, you should be using products that help improve your skin’s health and appearance and not hinder it. From moisturizers to toners and serums, the process of developing the correct routine…
How Dangerous is Acetone? Like a lot of chemicals you find in cleaners and cosmetic products, acetone is a naturally occurring substance. Since it’s a very powerful solvent, it has a lot of uses in industry, especially as paint thinner. If you’ve ever used acetone to remove paint from furniture, you know how effective it…
It’s about more than cosmetics In 2004, a British researcher named Philippa Darbre found traces of parabens in breast cancer tumors. At the time, cosmetics manufacturers used parabens extensively as a preservative. Though the data behind that particular study was not very strong, it was a wake-up call. Suddenly, more consumers than ever started to…
If you’ve ever taken the time to read ingredients in anti-aging beauty products, Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is a common ingredient. It can be found in toners, moisturizers, and eye creams, because of the effectiveness of reducing the appearance of fine lines. What is CoQ10? CoQ10 is a nutrient that occurs naturally in the body, but…
Difference between Hydrating and Moisturizing Skin Many see “hydration” and “moisture” as interchangeable words that describe the same thing, believing a skin hydrator is the same as a moisturizer. This is a common misconception and an easy mistake to make. In reality, these are two very different types of products specifically formulated to serve a…
In Response to Questions About Hand Sanitizer Our hand sanitizer is made with a minimum of 65% alcohol, as required for effectiveness. Hand sanitizer does not expire. Yes, really. To those of you who have recently ordered hand sanitizer from us or those who plan to, please be advised that due to the unavailability of our usual…
Now Using Organic, Unbleached Beeswax Bee Naturals will begin using organic, unbleached beeswax in all products that contain this ingredient. What does this mean for you? No concerns about potential pesticide or organophosphate residue. It costs more, but you’re worth it! Our Decision About the Future Use of Xylitol Bee Naturals will stop using xylitol…
Hydrated skin is healthy skin. It looks younger, suppler, and plumper. It remains resilient when surrounded by harmful environmental factors. And it’s less oily-looking, less prone to irritation, and even allows makeup to adhere more easily. To stay hydrated, our skin creates oils that both attract and trap moisture. But it’s not always enough. Simple…
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…
