During summer, advertisements selling the advantages of dry oils are everywhere
Until recently, most of the brands were using Mineral Oil as dry oil. There are several names for this oil: Cera Microcristallina, Ceresin, Microcrystalline Wax, Paraffin, Polybutene, Polyethylene, Polyisobutene, Synthetic wax. It is potentially toxic to the body and is oil only by its name. This is a petroleum derivative which is used there as an emollient
We hear a lot about hyaluronic acid
You have naturally this acid in your body. This is a major component of your skin. It fills the inter-cellular gaps and participates in the hydration and the cohesion of the cells. Over the years, we are losing it over time, mainly due to our UV exposure
We often find in make-up a mineral called Mica which is a colorant. It is also used for its electrical insulating and heat resistance properties
The cosmetic industry mainly sources in India, in the Jharkand region, where its extraction raises ethical problems. In this poor region, where Mica is often the only source of income, it is extracted by children
