The world has changed significantly in the last few months and consumers have never been more aware of healthy and safe practices in all aspects of their life. The search for products that protect against viruses that are in a natural form has never been more popular: enter the rise of anti-microbial cosmetic and personal…

Spring is a glorious time of the year and the rise in the temperature and colourful arrays of blooming flowers bring life to a new array of cosmetic trends. Now is the right time for everyone to focus on preparing skin, hair, and makeup for summer. As one of the major cosmetic raw material suppliers…

No doubt if you’re in the business of skincare formulation you would have come across the terms AHAs (Alpha-Hydroxy Acid) and BHAs (Beta-Hydroxy Acid). It’s important to understand the difference between AHAs and BHAs and how to use them when creating formulations. Both agents can be natural and synthetic derivatives and are gentle on the…

One of the biggest selling items in the cosmetics and skincare market during this time of year is exfoliants. As everyone looks to get rid of dry, flaky, and rough skin that hasn’t seen the light of day over winter, investment in a good exfoliant is essential to achieve that ‘tan-ready’ skin for the warmer…

There is nothing more pleasant than the aroma of a beautiful fragrance that speaks to your personality. A spray of perfume is not only mood-enhancing, it can serve as a representation that the wearer looks after themselves.  Perfume has been around for centuries and is said to have originated from the Egyptians, Persians, Romans, and…

With extra time being spent at home during the Covid 19 lockdown, many of us are taking the time to revisit our self-care routines. In particular, there has been an increase in the number of people experimenting with different skincare products. Interestingly, we’ve seen a surge in the popularity of people sourcing vegan skincare ingredients…

It’s easy to forget about self-care and wellness during a time of so much uncertainty. The effects of the current pandemic have impacted many of us mentally and physically. The loss of jobs and businesses, increased financial pressures in addition to social distancing from family and friends, isolation and limits on exercise, have all contributed…

Let’s admit it, we’re all guilty of checking our phone multiple times a day. You might be surprised to know on average, many of us will check our screens around 85 times a day. Sounds like a lot doesn’t it? but consider how much more time we are spending on our devices during the current pandemic….

As we all grapple with the uncertainty of what the covid 19 crisis will deliver each day, one accessory that is here to stay for a while is face masks. For many of us this new ‘essential’ accessory is proving to bring its own set of issues, namely ‘maskne’ effect. We take a deep dive…

During these unprecedented times many of us have been forced to focus on our health and hygiene habits. In an attempt to slow the spread of Covid 19, health organisations continue to remind us to ‘wash your hands often with soap and water‘. While this is effective for maintaining good hygiene, many of us are…