Lilial, or butylphenyl methylpropanal or p-BMHCA, has been banned in the European Union since March 2022
This ingredient is used for its floral fragrance properties in cosmetics, eau de toilette, shaving products, cleaning products, etc.
Apart from being an allergen, scientific studies demonstrated that lilial adversely affects fertility and fetal development. This led to its ban in cosmetic products. In the US, it remains | unregulated |
Since 2022, I have been warning you about | forever chemicals, PFAS |. They constitute one of the most serious contaminations the world is facing
These very stable chemical substances are mainly used for their water-repellent, waterproof, non-stick and flame-retardant properties. You find them directly in cardboard food packaging, waterproof clothing, non-stick pans, ...
Spoiler we still don't know why it is called castor oil - there is no relationship whatsoever with the cute beavers
When we worked on the process of our hair formulas, we discussed the relevance of using castor oil
Presented as an oil that promotes hair growth while strengthening it, castor oil initially seemed interesting. So we decided to find out more about this oil
Quite hard these last months to miss the advertisement on collagen, praising its anti-aging benefits
Scientists found 29 types of collagen in the human body. Type I is the most abundant in the skin (80%)
As the French Health and Medical Research Institute explain, collagen is a protein that the body is not able to assimilate in this form. When ingested, it is broken down into amino acids. These amino acids can then be used by the body to build proteins, i.e. collagen or other...
The balance of the scalp is key. Therefore we only use gentle, skin-friendly cleansers and a prebiotic active in our | shampoos |
The Alpha-glucan Oligosaccharide rebalances the microbial flora. This active ingredient contributes to the balance of your scalp and strengthens the microbiological barrier of ...
During the holiday, I experienced cold temperatures at -25°C. Everything is white. The hair is under the cap, otherwise it freezes. Not the best weather for the skin
At that temperature, everything freezes. Applying a cream in the morning is a bad idea. Once you are out in the cold, the water inside will cool your skin and dry it severely. Therefore I only used ...
Our situation sometimes turns in absurdity. We are indeed good at finding solutions that turn out to be even more dangerous
In their quest to display more responsible packaging based on paper and cardboard but with the same properties as plastic, the large chemical companies created the « forever chemicals » toxic to humans and nature
The majority of bar shampoos include Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate (SCI), an inexpensive surfactant derived from coconut oil. You will usually find it second in the list of ingredients. It is mainly used for its foaming effect
It presents a risk of ocular and skin irritation because of its detergent effect, which is much less risky than Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, another cleaning ingredient in solid products
The main issue is its manufacturing process which requires ethylene oxide, ...
Retinol is one of three available forms of vitamin A, along with retinal and retinoic acid. It is presented as an anti-aging by some cosmetic brands
Its effect on the skin remains to be demonstrated. However, the potential risks for our health are real
Talc is a clay mineral composed of hydrated magnesium silicate. It is well-known for its anti-perspirant and anti-redness qualities. Talc is often called « baby powder ». The final review of talc made by Canada found two possible health issues
