How to Care for Sensitive Skin

Sensitive skin is not technical a skin type, it is actually a term used to describe a skin condition that occurs when skin easily is irritated, becomes sore and tender, and often is reactive to external factors like topical cosmetic and skincare products. Some people…

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Skincare Ingredients to Avoid

There has been a lot of hype about certain skincare ingredients being toxic and causing disruption to the endocrine system.  While a lot of the “research” used to make these claims is often misinterpreted or refuted, many rumours remain. My aim is not to contribute…

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Ingredient Spotlight: Lanolin

Lanolin has been used for thousands of years for its wound healing and barrier-forming properties.  Lanolin is produced by the sebaceous gland of wool-bearing animals as a waterproofing agent, intended to protect the skin and provide environmental protection during harsh climatic conditions.  It is a…

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