What Started Paraben Paranoia?
QUESTION: What caused the paranoia surrounding parabens? ANSWER: 15 years ago, a group of fear-mongering environmental activist groups intentionally misinterpreted a flawed study and the media has sensationalized the inaccurate information ever since. FIRST THE...
Silicone In Cosmetics – Separating Fact From Fiction
Silicone In Cosmetics – Separating Fact From Fiction Cosmetic grade silicone is safe, that’s a FACT. And if people spent more time researching FACTS, and less time getting hysterical over manipulated data, half-truths, and flat-out lies from fear-mongering...
SPF In Foundation – Real Protection or Deceptive Marketing?
SPF in foundfation has always been one of my hot-button topics. When I discuss the products that should provide your UV protection, foundation is NOT one of them. The addition of SPF to foundation is a bonus level of protection, not a replacement for dedicated UV...
Sanitizing With Alcohol And Why Percentages Matter
There’s a constant debate among beauty professionals over the correct concentration/percentage of alcohol required to sanitize work surfaces and tools. Some were taught (incorrectly) in Cosmetology/Esthetics programs and perpetuate the misinformation. I’d...
HD Powder – Facts & Mistakes
There’s a lot of misinformation about HD Powder – here are the facts about what it is, what it does, when to use it, and how to avoid mistakes.
Cosmetic Myth – Hypoallergenic Products
It’s time to blow the whistle on another cosmetic myth – the term HYPOALLERGENIC. Want to know what it really means when a cosmetic product makes a claim of being hypoallergenic? In a word – BULLSH*T. The term did not originate from medical or...
Mineral Makeup – Fact vs Fiction
Mineral Makeup – Fact vs Fiction There’s a lot of marketing hype surrounding the benefits of mineral makeup. Is it really good for you, or are the claims just too good to be true? It’s time to separate fact from fiction. Let me be VERY clear –...
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