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July 19, 2025

Cosmetic D&C and FD&C Colours – Are They Safe For Use In Makeup?

“Colours, like features, follow the changes of the emotions.” ~ Pablo Picasso It’s a known fact that humans are heavily influenced by colour – it affects the way we feel and our perception of the world around us. So it stands to reason that colour...

June 25, 2025

Carmine & Cochineal – The Reason Why Some Red Dye Bugs People

There’s been a renaissance in the cosmetics industry for the vibrant red tones produced by Carmine. But did you know this colourant is derived from the ground up bodies of the South American cochineal beetle? It’s a topic that particularly bugs vegans and vegetarians. Most...

June 8, 2025

Talcum Powder Added to WHO’s Possible Carcinogen Risk List

[caption id="attachment_254" align="alignleft" width="300"] Baby Powder[/caption] Talcum powder. It’s something most of us can recall as being a pretty common household item as children – it seemed nearly every personal hygiene ritual in the 60’s and 70’s involved getting doused in giant plumes of fine white...

May 13, 2025

The Story Behind Kate’s Royal Wedding Makeup

With an estimated 2-Billion viewers around the world eagerly tuning in, the royal wedding between Kate Middleton and Prince William was one of most watched weddings in history. Yet despite being front and centre of this monumental event, the bride reportedly chose to do her...