It’s National Honey Month, and what better way for skincare lovers to celebrate than to learn about the un-bee-lievably nourishing properties of honey, propolis, and royal jelly? While people often mistake one for another, these bee byproducts are actually not interchangeable, and have incredible benefits of their own.
The ocean is amazing. That’s why I pay way too much money to live within walking distance of it and pay way too much money to eat its contents. Its depths contain countless mysteries, including supergiant (that’s the actual term) crustaceans and single-celled amoebas somehow 10cm in diameter. It houses an astonishing v...
One of the best aspects of Asian cosmetics is how brands combine modern ingredients and formulation technology with traditional beauty remedies. This holistic approach to skincare delivers targeted active ingredients and nutrient-rich natural compounds to nourish the whole complexion while treating specific skin issues.
Could Silver Dihydrogen Citrate Be a Better Way to Wash Hands & Prevent COVID-19 or other Diseases? As the pandemic spreads around the world, several agencies such as the CDC and WHO have underscored the need for proper hand-washing. Using hand sanitizer alone is not as good as handwashing (even with just soap and...
What is Job's Tears / Pearl Barley and How is it Used in Skincare? The Story of Pearl Barley Pearl Barley is often used in skincare products, especially in Asian skincare formulations. But it didn’t just come out of nowhere. In fact, it’s been used for thousands of years in cooking, as decorative beads, and for medicin...
The Story of Aloe and Aloe Vera and How It's Used in Skincare Aloe vera is both a widely-known and widely-used plant: if you ask someone on whether they've tried it before, there’s a good chance they've applied aloe to treat a cut or scrape in the past. Others may have had aloe-based drinks before. Aloe falls into a un...
The Ultimate Guide to Sheet Mask Ingredients New to sheet masks, or just overwhelmed from browsing all the many different brands and varieties? Don’t worry—you’re not the only one. The sheer variety of the sheet masks offered by Asian beauty brands is bewildering. So many different masks! So many different claims! How...