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In Beauty, Cosmetic Chemistry

Makeup DIY: Matte Translucent Finishing Loose Powder (for Oily Skin)

Recently, I’ve been reading a lot of good reviews about Innisfree No Sebum Mineral Powder which is considered as a Holy Grail (must-have) product for oily skin people like me. I almost bought it but decided not to because I find it expensive - almost Php 400 for a 5g of product. In the end, I realize I can try to make my own...

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In Green Living,

Piñatex: Vegan and Sustainable Alternative to Animal Leather

Image Credit: Piñatex [CC BY-SA 4.0], via Wikimedia Commons Did you know that the leather industry is one of the primary contributors to our ever growing pollution problem? Leather tanning – which is the process of converting animal skin into leather – involves the use of harmful chemical agents. The most commonly used leather tanning agent is chromium which can be toxic to human...

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In Green Living, Health

Product Highlight: CocoWonder

Image Credit: CocoWonder Coconut is often called as the “tree of life” because every single part of it can be used to make several products. Andy Albao saw this opportunity and decided to establish CocoWonder – a Filipino brand that focuses on creating high quality healthy products from coconut. The company takes pride in the fact that they produce the raw materials directly...

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In Essential Oil,

Essential Oil Profile: Ylang Ylang

Latin Name: Cananga odorata Plant Family: Annonaceae Plant Part Used: Flower Extraction Method: Steam distillation Scent: Intensely sweet, exotic, floral Color: Clear, pale yellow Viscosity: Thin Shelf Life: 4 to 5 years Max Dermal Use Level: 0.8% Notes (Perfume): Base (to Middle) Phototoxic: No Safe for Kids: No Safe for Pregnancy: Yes Safe for Breastfeeding: Yes Has GRAS Status: Yes Chemical Families: sesquiterpenes,...

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