What you need to know about wool fat and lanolin
What is Wool Grease (Lanolin)? Wool fat, also known as lanolin, comes from sheep. It is a waxy substance extracted from their wool. The…
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Magnesium: the quiet power for skin, muscles and relaxation
What does magnesium actually do? Magnesium is one of the most important minerals in your body. It supports hundreds of processes, including muscle building and…
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Paraffin oil in skincare: safe or not so harmless after all?
What does paraffin oil do on your skin? Paraffin oil forms a sealing layer over your skin. As a result, less moisture evaporates and your skin remains softer...
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Why you may want to avoid fragrance in your skincare
Why perfume is used so often Why do we actually add perfume to all those creams, shampoos and other products? Very simple: scent makes…
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Microplastics in your skincare?
What are microplastics? Microplastics are tiny plastic particles, usually smaller than five millimeters. In cosmetics this specifically concerns primary microplastics: microplastics that are consciously…
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Vitamin E as protection for your skin
What is vitamin E? Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin that occurs naturally in foods such as nuts, seeds and avocados. It's a…
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Are parabens good or bad for the skin?
What are parabens? Parabens are preservatives that ensure that products remain free of bacteria and fungi, even after opening. They are particularly effective…
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What is urea and why is it an indispensable ingredient in skin care?
What is urea? Urea is a natural substance produced by the body during the breakdown of proteins. It is one of the…
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Silicones in skincare
Wat zijn siliconen? Siliconen zijn synthetische stoffen die bestaan uit silicium- en zuurstofatomen. Misschien klinkt dat ingewikkeld, maar eigenlijk komt silicium gewoon uit materialen…
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