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Why Not All Olive Oils Are Created Equal And How to Choose the Best

Alison Bladh

The Truth About Olive Oil Quality Olive oil is often marketed as a "healthy fat," but what many people dont realise is that the quality can vary dramatically. How to Spot High-Quality Olive Oil With so many olive oils on the market, how do you ensure youre getting the best? Use a tightly sealed container to minimise exposure to air.

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Choosing the Right Protein Powder Without the Overwhelm: A Guide for Women Over 40

Alison Bladh

A lighter, clear version is available on the market and can be easier to tolerate. Are the ingredients clean? Aim for minimal ingredients. Look at the ingredients. If you're sensitive to dairy or prone to digestive issues, this may cause bloating or discomfort. Some women also dislike the thicker texture. Deutz, N.E.P.,

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The Current State of Animal Testing in Beauty - Blog Version

The Eco Well Blog

There is so much misinformation about animal testing in the beauty sector, and a lot of opportunistic, probably predatory, marketing to take advantage. As far back as 2014, this hasn’t been true. Many of these practices stemmed from ignorance - we had no idea the safety risks when these products were placed on the market.

Safety 52
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Bakuchiol – Vegan Retinol – What is all the hype about?

First Derm

Over the years, retinol has been touted as the holy grail anti-aging treatment by almost every dermatologist and skin care expert…it is often recommended as the “must-have” active ingredient in your skin care routine. Bakuchiol is a new, vegan product on the market and has been talked about a lot over the past few years.

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Is Your Shampoo Making You Sick?

Aesthetics Advisor

Under the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, products do not require FDA approval before being sold on the market. 4 Three years later the company finally agreed to phase them out and by 2014 the chemicals were removed from their baby shampoo. 13 It is also a skin and eye irritant and a common ingredient in shampoos.

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Can Baby Foot really make your feet smoother? Episode 152

The Beauty Brains

Here’s what the website says about it: Our scientifically formulated product contains 17 types of natural extracts… The principal ingredient …is fruit acid which…penetrates into the layers of dead skin cells and breaks down the desmosomes which hold the layers together. The main ingredient is PVP which is a polymer that is a film former.

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Are spray sunscreens illegal? And other sunblock questions – Episode 175

The Beauty Brains

Drug actives require a lot more safety and efficacy data than cosmetic ingredients. President Obama signed the Sunscreen Innovation Act, in November 2014 to help get these things approved more quickly. That means for the companies who want to sell the ingredients more expensive and lengthy clinical testing.