Science

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Celebrating five women of colour in STEAM
This blog was originally published in February of 2022:Â Today is International Day of Women and Girls in Science! But, before we raise our beakers up and give it up for all the inspiring women in S...

Ingredients
Are Preservatives Bad for You: The Ethique Guide
Preservatives, as the name suggests, preserve a product and ensure its safety and quality of use for a duration of time. As it is usually microbes such as bacteria and fungi that cause the rapid de...

Ingredients
Does Collagen Work: Beauty Routine Effects
There is an abundance of products in the beauty space that feature collagen as the new miracle supplement that promotes younger, smoother, glowing skin. There are two main ways it is promoted for ...

Sustainability
The lifecycle of plastic and why it matters
While most of us are aware that plastic is a problem for our environment, we often only focus on the end results like litter in the ocean and on beaches. A lot of the onus to fix the plastic pr...

Body
Deodorant Myths: Uncovering the Truth
Fact or myth? Busting common deodorant and antiperspirant questions!Â
Why did the armpits lose the war against the elbows? They were under-armed đââď¸Â  We love a good pun more than anyone else but w...

Ingredients
Moringa Oil Benefits: Hair & Skin Wonders
Moringa seed oil is cold-pressed from the seeds of the Moringa oleifera plant: a fast-growing, drought-resistant tree thatâs native to the Indian subcontinent, but widely cultivated across the glob...

Ingredients
What Is Hyaluronic Acid: Skincare Marvel
If you are at all familiar with the world of skincare, hyaluronic acid (HA) is likely an ingredient you have come across before. But what is it, and what does it do that has made it a skincare stap...

Ingredients
What Is Niacinamide: Skincare Benefits
If you're browsing through skincare aisles (or scrolling through online stores in your pyjamas - we're not judging!), niacinamide is an ingredient you will likely come across quite frequently â and...

Sustainability
What is the difference between biodegradable and compostable?
These words are used interchangeably but do not in fact mean the same thing. Unfortunately, these terms are used on products to mean that a product will do no harm to the environment. But this isnâ...