Lavender for Skin—It’s Not Only the Scent that’s Soothing
Lavender is a favorite for many people because of its lovely smell. According to a scent survey …
Ingredient Watch List: Benzoyl Peroxide—the Acne Treatment Much Too Harsh for Mature Skin
You wash, wash, and wash again, and still you have acne breakouts. If so, you're not alone. …
Thyme for Skin, the Natural Solution for Oily and Sensitive Skin
Perhaps made famous by Simon & Garfunkel's rendition of “Scarborough Fair,” thyme is a …
Ingredient Watch List: Resorcinol, the Hormone-Disrupting Chemical in Hair Dyes
Do you dye your hair? If so, you're definitely not alone. According to statistics, about 75 percent …
Calendula for the Skin, the Time-Tested Calming Herb
You may know calendula by it's other common name, “pot marigold.” Popular in cooler …
Rose for Skin, the Sweet Toner
Why use just water in your skin care formulations when you can use rose water or rose distillate? …