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Beeswax for Skin: Uses, Evidence & Allergy Considerations

Beeswax for Skin: Uses, Evidence & Allergy Considerations

Beeswax mainly gives balms structure and helps reduce moisture loss. Learn what evidence supports, which claims are unproven, and how to use it safely.
THE KISS-ME-NOW FLOWER: PERFECT LIP CARE INGREDIENT

Be Totally Kissable with the Kiss-Me-Quick Flower

If your beauty goals include glowing skin and kissable lips, then Kiss-Me-Quick flower (Portulaca pilosa) extract is an ingredient that you'll want to know about! The extract from the Kiss-Me-Quick flower can reduce the skin’s inflammation, encourage cell repair, and rejuvenate the skin and lips!
A Look at How Your Diet Affects Your Skin

A Look at How Your Diet Affects Your Skin

It's no secret that what you eat has a direct effect on your overall health, but what about your skin? Read this to learn about how your diet can affect your skin both positively and negatively. 
HEMP (CANNABIS SATIVA) SEED OIL BENEFITS FOR BEAUTY

Going Green: Hemp Seed Oil Benefits for Beauty

From softening to moisturizing, soothing irritations to promoting renewal, plumping skin to helping protect it - there's no end to the hemp seed oil benefits for beauty and health!

Unlabeled skincare tube beside sunglasses and seashells on a light surface

Do You Need Sunscreen Every Day? Fall, Winter & Cloudy Weather

Learn why facial sunscreen still matters in fall, winter and cloudy weather, and how to adapt your routine for dry air, snow and everyday outdoor exposure.

CLARIFICATION IN COSMETICS: CRUELTY-FREE VS. VEGAN

Cruelty-Free versus Vegan -- What's the Difference?

All Herbal Dynamics Beauty products are cruelty-free. We never test on animals. Most of our products are also vegan. Read to find out the difference between cruelty-free and vegan and to learn about ingredients you should look for on labels if vegan cosmetics are important to you!
GRAPE SEED EXTRACT BENEFITS FOR SKIN

Grape Seed Extract Benefits for Skin

The wide-ranging grape seed oil benefits will keep all types of skin hydrated, supple, and soothed while presenting zero downside, which is what makes this versatile ingredient so central to the cosmetics industry. 
Two unlabeled moisturizer jars and cream textures on sage-colored trays.

Best Moisturizer for Sensitive Skin: How to Choose

Choose a sensitive-skin moisturizer by texture, fragrance and known triggers. Compare a formula example, testing guidance and signs to reassess a product.


OATS: NATURAL SUPERFOOD TO SOLVE SKIN CONDITIONS

Oat Extract vs. Colloidal Oatmeal: What Skincare Labels Mean

Learn how oat extract, colloidal oatmeal, oat oil and beta-glucan differ, and why an oat ingredient does not prove a product treats sensitive skin.

EUCALYPTUS LEAF OIL BENEFITS FOR SKIN

Eucalyptus Oil for Skin: Cosmetic Uses & Irritation Risks

Understand eucalyptus oil in skincare, the limits of cleansing and anti-aging claims, and why essential oils may irritate or trigger allergy.

SAFE SYNTHETICS IN NATURAL SKINCARE

Safe Synthetics in Natural Skincare

Interested in the sources and reasoning behind skincare products? While choosing natural ingredients is wise, it’s important to know which synthetic ingredients are safe (and often very beneficial!) for your skin.
AROMATHERAPY TO BOOST OVERALL HEALTH AND SKIN

Aromatherapy to Boost Overall Health & Skin

Aromatherapy has been proven to boost overall health. Learn more about the essential oils that are especially great for skin and how to use them safely.