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Skin is a dynamic system whose condition and properties depend on temperature, hydration, environment and other factors. Therefore, the skin’s ability to absorb topically chemicals can vary greatly. Here is what you can do to ensure optimal penetration of active ingredients:

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Cleanse your skin before applying skin care products particularly if you have applied anything to your skin since your last skin cleansing or washing. The best time to apply skin care products is after you are fresh out of a warm shower or bath because not only is your skin clean but it is also thoroughly moist and should better absorb whatever you apply to it. Read the rest of this entry »

Have you ever used a soap that just didn’t lather or that left your skin feeling tight and dry? The reason for this is poor formulation of the soap base itself.

Here’s the scoop on formulation (and you don’t need to like chemistry to read on…) Soap is the result of a full chemical reaction in which a section of an oil molecule (a fatty acid) attaches to a sodium ion. By choosing oils that have specific molecular properties (that is, the right fatty acids) and blending them in the right proportions, we can create the results we want in the final bars.

Creamy lather, fluffy lather, extra moisturizing, etc. Read the rest of this entry »