Balms and oils are the rage with skin care.  It seems that everywhere I look lately there is a cosmetic range touting a new oil or balm.  Balms are anhydrous products which means they don't contain any water.  They are a blend of oils, possibly esters and waxes generally.  The...

There is a lot of misinformation out on the internet surrounding emulsifiers and their use in cosmetics.  There are companies who proudly state that they are emulsifier free and others who state that emulsifiers damage the skin barrier and can compound skin problems, hence why they don't use...