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Waterless Cosmetics: More Eco-Friendly Products

What is waterless cosmetics? In traditional beauty products, water usually appears at the top of the ingredient list. Just check the composition of your shampoo and conditioner as well as your face cream or body lotion to see that the word Aqua (water in Latin) often appears first among the ingredi ...

08
Jan
2024

Solid cosmetics: advantages and disadvantages

Disadvantage #1: you have to get used to it. If you have decided to buy solid cosmetics for ecological and/or vegan reasons, you have surely noticed: their use requires a small learning and adaptation phase! Faced with a solid toothpaste that looks like a lollipop on a stick or a solid shampoo in ...

19
Oct
2017

Allergens in cosmetics in 5 questions

ization phase. Your immune system eventually goes into overdrive upon contact with an allergenic substance and you develop hives. The allergens in cosmetics usually cause pimples similar to nettle stings or eczema. These are not ordinary pimples but rather small red blisters that ooze. 2- How ...

06
Oct
2022

Beauty: how are cosmetics tested?

vocates have been pointing fingers at China's animal welfare policy, as animal testing was imposed and carried out by the government for all imported cosmetics. Since May 1, 2021, a significant breakthrough has been achieved thanks to companies, NGOs and European authorities. From now on, anim ...

23
Sep
2021

Hemp in cosmetics: a new trendy ingredient

A beneficial oil Did you know that hemp is one of the trending ingredients in herbalism in the form of relaxing CBD, but also in cosmetics? Specifically, in beauty products, hemp oil obtained by pressing the seeds of the plant is used. Let's clarify right away that this oil from cannabis sati ...

03
Mar
2022

Centella asiatica: a plant with exceptional anti-aging properties.

1- She is known by different names. In the cosmetics department, we find more and more creams and anti-aging treatments containing Centella asiatica. This plant, which grows in Asia but also in Madagascar and Australia, has different names. It is nicknamed tiger grass, brahmi, gotu kola, or hydroc ...

06
Nov
2023

Sephora Kids Trend: What Are the Risks for Children?

so much in a few months that dermatologists are worried and sounding the alarm. Not only do children's skin not require such powerful care, but these cosmetics often contain ingredients that are dangerous for their delicate epidermis. Skincare products for adults have not been tested on children an ...

11
Apr
2024

Men's grooming: a rapidly growing industry

y... 100% masculine ranges Moisturizers, exfoliants, anti-wrinkle treatments... men's facial care products no longer have anything to envy in women's cosmetics! The most popular products among gentlemen are moisturizers, anti-aging treatments with retinol or vitamin C, and beard products containing ...

22
Dec
2009

K-beauty or Korean beauty: the trend of the moment

ansmitted from mothers to daughters from the age of 6 years... Innovations galore Building on this tradition, South Korea has become the world's #1 Cosmetics country: it's where women are said to be the prettiest in the world, cosmetic surgery clinics are the most cutting-edge and skincare and mak ...

08
Sep
2016

Spa, hairdresser, aesthetics: Ecocert launches a Sustainable Wellness Establishment label.

are more respectful of the planet and people, meeting criteria of naturalness, traceability, ethics, and environmental preservation. Barbara Pruvost, Head of Cosmetics and Household Products Certification at Ecocert, explains: "We realized that many professionals are taking positive initiatives fo ...

11
July
2023

Glass skin: how to follow this Korean beauty trend?

sparent skin, you can take inspiration from the beauty routine of Korean women. In this country where many inhabitants are devotees of flawless skin, cosmetics are advanced in terms of facial care and makeup. To obtain a complexion without imperfections, the skin must be very smooth and without any ...

18
Mar
2024

Marine collagen: how to choose it and use it properly?

en is a new anti-aging ingredient that is gaining a lot of attention, just like hyaluronic acid, vitamin C, or retinol... In the realm of anti-aging cosmetics, it is used in the formulation of some plumping treatments, such as serums or creams, and is also available in the form of dietary supplemen ...

01
Aug
2023

Organize the Bathroom: 5 Storage Tips

the shower or around the bathtub. This strategic spot often becomes cluttered with various shower gels, shampoos and conditioners, or soap and solid cosmetics on soap dishes… To declutter this space, put away products that you do not use daily into cabinets and finish older bottles before buying ...

03
Apr
2024

The Chocolate Fair: the great chocolate celebration in Paris

artisan exhibitors introduce the public to Chocolate in all its forms and states. From chocolate bars to filled chocolates, including chocolate-based cosmetics and chocolate dresses, nothing has been forgotten to delight cocoa lovers. Today, this salon also exports itself to the four corners of the ...

27
Oct
2008

Organic fragrance: advantages and disadvantages.

Benefits of organic perfume The organic perfume is aimed at all those who are looking for chemical-free beauty products. Its main advantage is that it contains 100% natural ingredients. As a result, organic perfumes are devoid, in their composition, of synthetic materials used in conventional perf ...

28
June
2010

The Carob tree: the tree with small horns

e from the brown husk that covers the seeds and acts as a thickener. It is used in the food industry but also in textiles, paper, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. Carob gum is of a composition close to agar agar derived from seaweed and could therefore replace the latter, totally overexploited in Euro ...

20
Apr
2012

The Mountain Agriculture Show in Bourg-Saint-Maurice

roducts: cheeses, delicatessen, honey, alcohols, pastries - arts and crafts: pottery, wood carvings, crystals, bells, clothing - essential oils and cosmetics - agricultural and hunting equipment More than 20 activities will immerse visitors in mountain traditions, including - demonstrations b ...

13
Aug
2014

Pink October: a month of mobilization against breast cancer.

housands of lives. The objectives of this operation. The Pink October campaign is supported by many partners such as the magazine Marie Claire or the cosmetics brand Estée Lauder. This month of mobilization can take various forms, including organizing information campaigns, conferences, testimonie ...

12
Oct
2015

Beauty: how to strengthen nails and hair in autumn?

e an oil bath: apply the oil on the lengths and then wrap your hair in a warm towel. Leave it on for as long as you like before shampooing. Which cosmetics should I choose? On the cosmetic side, you can also favor silicon-based nail polishes. Clear bases and colored polishes that contain sili ...

27
Sep
2021

Khôl: an exhibition at the Musée International de la Parfumerie in Grasse

rnments in the four corners of the world in 2015 and perfumery at the turn of the 20th century in 2016, the MIP continues its exploration of the world of Cosmetics through time and the different continents by devoting its new temporary exhibition to the history of this beauty secret from the East. ...

29
Nov
2021