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
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...
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...
