Last week I was asked by Cynthia (also known as Miss Lipgloss) if I could let her know what the difference is between Sodium Lauryl Sulphate and Sodium Laureth Sulphate. It struck me that in no time there were more than a 100 people who had reacted to the piece on her blog. This shows [...]
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Liposomes
Friday 4 November 2011by Dr. Jetske Ultee | 0 Comments
Filed under: Ingredients | Tags: active substances, cavities, gel, lechitin, liposomes, phospholipids
Filed under: Ingredients | Tags: active substances, cavities, gel, lechitin, liposomes, phospholipids
It sounds fantastic, liposomes that, in no time, can make your skin firm and radiant again. But what actually are liposomes? The complex story behind liposomes… Liposomes were discovered by an English scientist in 1961. He found that it was possible to make tiny balls (between 24 and 5000nm) from a double layer of phospholipids (fat [...]
Niacinamide in the treatment of melasma
Monday 17 October 2011by Dr. Jetske Ultee | 0 Comments
Filed under: Ingredients, Pigmentation | Tags: Acné, anti-inflammatory, hydroquinone, melasma, Niacinamide, pigmentation, pregnancy mask, Psoriasis, Rosacea, UV protection
Filed under: Ingredients, Pigmentation | Tags: Acné, anti-inflammatory, hydroquinone, melasma, Niacinamide, pigmentation, pregnancy mask, Psoriasis, Rosacea, UV protection
Last week I was completely focused on the book that I am writing about skincare. During my ‘solitary confinement’ I was delving deep into literature searching for the latest news….Not so strange, as after this week I am unable to change any of the text! Of course, I came across a load of interesting things [...]
Your cosmetics paraben free?
Friday 7 October 2011by Dr. Jetske Ultee | 0 Comments
Filed under: Ingredients, Safety | Tags: allergic reactions, butylparaben, methylparaben, natural parabens, paraben-free, preservatives, propylparaben, safe, UV damage, UVB rays
Filed under: Ingredients, Safety | Tags: allergic reactions, butylparaben, methylparaben, natural parabens, paraben-free, preservatives, propylparaben, safe, UV damage, UVB rays
I get asked almost daily what I think about parabens in cosmetic products. The answer to this question is not so straightforward, but I would like to tell you more about it. Once you know how it is, you can make your own mind up if you want to use or recommend products with this chemical. [...]
Caffeine
Friday 26 August 2011by Dr. Jetske Ultee | 0 Comments
Filed under: Ingredients | Tags: Alzheimers, anti-oxidating, caffeine, heart disease, skin cancer
Filed under: Ingredients | Tags: Alzheimers, anti-oxidating, caffeine, heart disease, skin cancer
A lovely cappuccino, cafe au lait or just a nice cup of coffee. It is the reason for me, instead of an extra 5 minutes in bed, to get up in the morning! And since I have read that caffeine contains many positive properties, that cup of coffee tastes even better…. The beneficial properties of [...]
Luxury ingredients for your skin
Friday 5 August 2011by Dr. Jetske Ultee | 0 Comments
Filed under: Ingredients, Myths and claims | Tags: algae, anti-oxidants, caviar, diamond, gold, hype ingredients, mineral, rose
Filed under: Ingredients, Myths and claims | Tags: algae, anti-oxidants, caviar, diamond, gold, hype ingredients, mineral, rose
New products with the most spectacular ingredients are continually being introduced onto the market. And “the more expensive the better” is what the cosmetic industry will have us believe. And seeing how we are so obsessed with having lovely smooth skin, we let ourselves be enticed by such products! But if you are a bit [...]
Dehydrated skin (and hydrating substances)
Friday 8 July 2011by Dr. Jetske Ultee | 0 Comments
Filed under: Dry skin, Ingredients | Tags: collagen, cyclomethicone, dehydrated, dimethicone, glycerine, glycolic acid, hyaluronic acid, lanolin, mineral oils, petrolatum, plant oils, urea
Filed under: Dry skin, Ingredients | Tags: collagen, cyclomethicone, dehydrated, dimethicone, glycerine, glycolic acid, hyaluronic acid, lanolin, mineral oils, petrolatum, plant oils, urea
I regularly receive questions from blog readers about dehydrated skin. But what is it precisely? Dry skin is by definition ‘dehydrated’. Oily skin is not usually dehydrated, but it can be. This can be seen in people whose skin barrier function has been disturbed. Cosmetic products for oily skin that are too harsh, and also [...]
Alcohol in skincare products; rather not!
Saturday 4 June 2011by Dr. Jetske Ultee | 0 Comments
Filed under: Ingredients | Tags: alcohol, alcohol denat, anti-bacterial, cetearyl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, ingredients list, skincare, water
Filed under: Ingredients | Tags: alcohol, alcohol denat, anti-bacterial, cetearyl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, ingredients list, skincare, water
Before buying a skincare product I always check its ingredients list. And if alcohol is listed near the top I usually put it straight back on the shelf. Alcohol can dry out and irritate your skin considerably. And although alcohol is widely used in acne treatments, it stimulates sebum production and aggravates the acne. I [...]
Argan Oil: the new wonder drug?
Friday 18 February 2011by Dr. Jetske Ultee | 0 Comments
Filed under: Ingredients | Tags: anti-oxidants, argan oil, carotenoids, heart disease, Morocco, olive oil, squalene, tocopherol, unsaturated fats, vitamin E
Filed under: Ingredients | Tags: anti-oxidants, argan oil, carotenoids, heart disease, Morocco, olive oil, squalene, tocopherol, unsaturated fats, vitamin E
Journey to Morocco Last Autumn, in need of some quality time with my husband, we escaped for a few days to Marrakech without the kids. After taking in the atmosphere of the medina: the snake charmers, the rattling of the donkey carts and the calls of the street vendors, we were ready for a day [...]