Ingredient Directory
Shea Butter - Nature's Gold for Skin Healing & Hydration
Published: 27 September 2025
Shea butter is more than just a moisturizer. Dive into the science of how this rich butter calms inflammation, repairs the skin barrier, and provides lasting hydration for conditions like eczema and extreme dryness. Learn about its ethical sourcing and why it's a skincare staple.
Colloidal Oatmeal Is Your Skin's Calming & Healing Hero
Published: 27 September 2025
Colloidal oatmeal isn't just for breakfast—it's a skin superhero. From soothing eczema to calming rosacea, discover how this finely milled ingredient scientifically calms, protects, and restores your skin's health. Dive into its unique properties and why it's a staple for sensitive skin conditions.
Niacinamide - Ingedient Directory
Published: 22 September 2025
Discover the journey of Niacinamide from a medical treatment for pellagra to a must-have skincare superstar. Learn about its history, its multi-faceted benefits for skin health, and the wide range of products you can find it in today, from serums to sunscreens.
Glycerin - Ingredient Directory
Published: 08 September 2025
Tired of chasing exotic, expensive ingredients with little to show for it? It's time to appreciate a true skincare workhorse: Glycerin. This humble hero is in almost everything for a reason. Dive into the science of how this 'moisture magnet' strengthens your skin barrier, the difference between vegetable and synthetic sources, and why the right concentration is key to unlocking plump, dewy, happy skin...
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Published: 26 June 2025
Is Cocamidopropyl Betaine (CAPB) a gentle cleanser or a hidden irritant? This common, coconut-derived ingredient boosts foam and softens formulas, but it's also linked to skin allergies. We unpack the science, the controversy around manufacturing impurities, and the truth about the Allergen of the Year to help you decide if it deserves a place on your shelf...
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Published: 30 May 2025
Fed up with cleansers that leave your skin screaming? There's a gentle, coconut-derived hero to change everything: Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate (SCI). If harsh sulfates are your enemy, discover why experts (and their clients!) believe this effective, skin-loving surfactant is a game-changer. Uncover science and glowing testimonials for this 'skin saviour' and learn why it means happy, calm skin without irritation...
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS): The Ingredient Wrecking Your Skin Barrier
Published: 29 May 2025
That rich lather in your favorite products? It might be thanks to Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS), an ingredient I often urge caution with. While it's a cheap hero for creating that squeaky clean feeling, SLS has a hidden downside, especially for your skin barrier. Why is this common detergent in everything from shampoos to floor cleaners, and what are the real risks? Get the unsettling facts...