Ingredient Watch List: Tocopheryl Acetate—The Potentially Irritating Form of Vitamin E
If you have read up on your vitamin E, you may recognize the word “tocopheryl” in this …
Ingredient Watch List
Ingredient Watch List: Urea, the Preservative that May Release Formaldehyde
Look at some of your regular store-bought cosmetics, like your makeup, skin care, or hair-care …
Polysorbate 20 in Skin Care: Why Is It Bad for Your Skin?
Polysorbate 20 is an ingredient commonly found in many skin care and cosmetic products, serving as …
Ingredient Watch List: Propylene Glycol
If you're reading labels (and I hope you are!), you've probably seen “propylene glycol.” …
Does Salicylic Acid Dry Out, Thin, or Darken Skin?
Struggling with dry skin or clogged pores? Salicylic acid might be your fix—but could it dry you out …
Top 10 Toxic Skin Care Ingredients (Avoid Putting on Your Skin at All Costs)
You've probably heard about all the hidden chemicals and health risks surrounding so many of the …