MINI RESEARCH ARTICLES FOR HERBAL SKIN CARE MAKING

The hidden dangers of grapefruit seed extract in natural skin care

Grapefruit seed extract (GSE) – sometimes also called citrus seed extract – is a commercially available substance with antimicrobial properties. While the majority of its practical applications fal...

Tallow in natural skin care: Is it worth the hype?

When I was studying pharmacy, during our classes on Galenic compounding we were taught that tallow and lard are highly biocompatible with human skin. Lard is an ideal ingredient in dermal formulas,...

On the origin of the “60% of your skin care gets absorbed” myth: The case of the misinterpreted study

You might have come across the blanket statement that “60% of what you apply on your skin, gets absorbed into your bloodstream”. This statement has been perpetuated by the natural skin care industr...