Chemical Index
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Is Lactic Acid Vegan?
What are the benefits and risks of Lactic Acid? And is it vegan? I admit that I was confused whether lactic acid is vegan or not for quite a while! To get right to the point, yes, lactic acid is vegan—so long as it comes from a non-dairy source. Huh? Read on to see what…
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Marc Jacobs Beauty: Are they Cruelty Free and Vegan? + Product and Ingredient Review.
I’m taking a deep-dive into the burning question: is Marc Jacobs Beauty vegan? Do they make any vegan products? It turns out that this is kind’a difficult to answer. So grab some tea and snacks, cause this will be a lengthy investigation. Marc Jacobs Beauty is a cruelty-free company that does not test on animals…
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Cancer Causing Toxins in Deodorants and Antiperspirants
Ah deodorant. One of the many taboo subjects women aren’t suppose to talk about. The purpose of this post is to start the conversation. Chances are, you apply this product daily, without a second thought. But have you ever taken a look at the chemical contents of commercial deodorants and antiperspirants?They frequently contains toxic carcinogens…
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Carmine – The Bugs in Your Blush
Is Carmine Vegan? What Is It Exactly? If you are not familiar with the ingredient “Carmine” already, prepare to be a little grossed out. Known for it’s bright red (though sometimes pink or purple) pigmentation, Carmine is a colour additive found in MANY cosmetics and food items. Note: It is not dangerous to ingest Carmine…
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Silica Is Everywhere You Look
It’s safe to say that Silica is more common than Starbucks franchises. The stuff is literally everywhere! But what is silica exactly? If it’s so commonly used in various products, it can’t be that bad if used in beauty products… right? I’ll leave that up to you, dear reader, to decide. But first, let’s start off…
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Polysorbates are a little over-hyped…
But what are they exactly? If you have a ever tried to mix olive oil and vinegar, or any oil with water for that matter, you would see the dilemma many manufactures find themselves in when creating face creams, body lotion and other creamy concoctions! Polysorbate 20 and Polysorbate 60 are emulsifiers that help bond…