It is important to realize that all brands of mineral makeup are not created equal! The ingredients used are different for each cosmetic brand.If you find you are sensitive to one mineral makeup brand go try...
... or "The price of Faux French"By Hannah Sivak, PhD Biochemist, Skin Actives Scientific LLC Recent articles in national newspapers have called our attention to the factors that affect the purchasing of...
Fizzy Bath Bombs for all ages. ½ Cup Epsom salts ½ Cup baking soda ¼ Cup cornstarch ¼ Cup citric or ascorbic acid (found in beer making stores)Mix very well.Add up to ¼ Cup olive oil, until the consistency...
By Hannah Sivak, PhD Skin Actives Scientific LLC Why should we care about collagen?I get lots of questions about how to increase collagen. Why should we care about collagen? Collagen fibers give the skin...
By Hannah N. Sivak, PhD Skin Actives Scientific LLC The way we do it We tend to choose our skin care products following impulse buying, mostly on the basis of marketing. We will be inspired to buy because a...
By Hannah Sivak, PhD Biochemist Skin Actives Scientific LLC According to an article in Elle Magazine ("Home improvement", January 2008 issue), "high-tech stuff belongs in the high-tech realm". I could not...
By Hannah Sivak, PhD Senior Scientist Skin Actives Scientific What is resveratrol?Resveratrol (3,4',5', trihydroxystilbene) is a polyphenol, a special chemical that only a few species of plants make,...
By Hannah Sivak, PhD Biochemist, Skin Actives Scientific LLC It is tough to choose what you actually need for your skin. Rather than following the latest fad inspired by marketing, think of what you are...
By Hannah Sivak, PhD Biochemist Skin Actives Scientific LLC The FDA regulates cosmetics. All products that follow FDA regulations are safe: they contain only safe ingredients (out of an list of ...
We thought it would be helpful compile a list of All Natural, Non-Chemmical Ingredients that can be found in quality skin care products Ingredients A-K are listed below. ACETIC ACID: Occurs naturally in...