You'll see this ingredient cropping up in quite a few of my products, so what exactly is it? Find out in this article. 

Here's an ingredient you may not be so familiar with, so let's explore what Dragon's Blood Resin is and how we can use it. 

I'm always on the lookout for locally produced ingredients that can be incorporated into my skincare, and one such find has been camelina oil, not seen all that commonly in skincare, so in this article I thought I'd tell you a bit about it. 

This ingredient is ubiquitous in skincare products, so here we dive into shea butter in more detail to see where it comes from and how it's used. 

Mica is so ubiquitous that you probably use it every day. It's found in electronics, construction, paints; in fact according to the Responsible Mica Initiative (more on them later), the average car can include up to 15,000 parts containing mica. And of course, it's found in our cosmetics, from eyeshadow to shampoos to toothpaste. But have you ever stopped to wonder where it comes from? 

A very well known moisturising ingredient, aloe vera is rich in polysaccharides and has become synonymous with after-sun treatments. Although its ability to heal burns is still debated by the scientific community, many people find it effective, and its history of medicinal use dates back at least to 2200 BCE, when it was detailed on clay tablets from Mesopotamia. The Ancient Eygptians were also fond of their aloe vera, using it as a standard treatment for burns and skin irritation.