Claire Ralston, originally from Australia, passion for clean skincare started when studying at the Australian College of Natural Beauty, where she took particular interest in the effectiveness of non-clinical and natural beauty methods. This, combined with a further ten years in the magazine and beauty industry resulted in one conclusion: Even the so-called “natural” skincare…
Moving towards sustainable cosmetics for the environment
In 2021, everyone is already aware of the tremendous impact that humans have on the planet. The new generations fight tirelessly for a clean future or, at least, less polluted. It is well known that one of the main problems we face is the amount of plastics and single-use materials that we consume. In recent…
Interview with Chloé Millet, founder of Wisdom Cares
Why we love Calendula, key ingredient in natural skincare
Calendula, also known as marigolds, is a type of perennial flower that is characterized by a big, beautiful sunshine-orange blossom that is native to the Mediterranean area. It has been used for centuries in Ayurveda and traditional Chinese medicine. Calendula oil is extracted from the petals, stems, and seeds and we absolutely love this plant…
Reasons why we recommend using natural deodorants.
Up until a few years ago, we hardly cared about the ingredients of deodorants, a basic and essential product in our daily lives. Today we are very fortunate to have information available that can help us make the right decisions regarding the products that we apply daily, specially in such a sensitive area such as…
Four reasons to start using vegan skincare
Vegan skincare means that products are produced without harm to animals (i.e. cruelty-free) and they also don’t contain any animal ingredients, animal by-products or animal-derived products. Common animal ingredients used in skincare include beeswax, lanolin, carmine and uric acid. This is not the same as cruelty-free, as a product can be created without being tested…
What are Parabens and why should we avoid them?
Parabens are a type of preservative with anti-microbial properties, used to prolong shelf life in many health and beauty products by preventing the growth of mould and bacteria. They have been widely used in various products such as shampoos, conditioners, skin care products, soaps since the 1920 and recent data shows that long term exposure…
Goodbye 2020, Hello 2021!
If someone would have told me a year ago that this year would have unfolded this way I would not have believed them. It’s possibly been one of the most challenging years many of us had to face, being separated by loved ones during moments of sickness and uncertainty, going through sickness alone and living…
Maskne, what is it and how to avoid it – KŌNSE Guide
Would you have thought that one of the most research words in 2020 would be maskne?! It turns out this is a real skin condition that most of us have developed through this pandemic, causing not only physical effects but also physiological … as if we don’t have enough in our plates already! What is Maskne?…