Wellness

When you come across names like polyethylene, polypropylene, poly-e-terephthalate, and polymethyl methacrylate you should know that these are the ingredients used to create the plastics and microplastics. They are found in personal care products and cosmetics like lipsticks and sunscreens. When it comes to damaging our environment and eco-systems, harming both animals and humans, microbeads and microplastics are no joke.

We've rounded up some simple ways you can combat unnecessary waste and help green your daily routine (without making it feel like another job).

Comedogenic is the tendency for an ingredient to clog pores. A comedones is a blackhead, whitehead, or papule, essentially a non-inflammatory type of acne. Comedones can lead to the formation of inflammatory acne ie. the red, painful, and swollen type. The comedogenic scale is the rating system from 0-5.

The making of fragrance is almost entirely unregulated. In a world where extensive compliance measures govern nearly every industry, fragrance managed to get a pass. We’re going to explain why this should be cause for concern, how greater awareness will impact your consumption, and how you can improve your sensory experience by using natural scents. In short, you should know the costs in order to weigh the benefits

The general idea is that a single cleanse doesn't quite do the trick and we tend to agree. Sunscreen formulas and make-up have been designed to really stick so to get them off completely, you need to do a bit of work. But just because we're fans of the double cleanse, it doesn't mean it's necessarily the right choice for you. We’ll give you the reasons, and best practice tips, then let you decide for yourself.