Category Archives: "Toxic Talk and Labels"
Deadly Superbugs in Your Makeup Bag?
How often do you clean out the products in your makeup bag? If you’re like most of us, not often. But we may all need to change that habit, and quickly, considering the results of a recent study. Scientists tested a group of products commonly found in makeup bags, and what they found would make […]
Could Your Smartphone and Computer be Harming Your Skin?
We stare at them for hours every day: our smartphones and computers. What we don’t think about is the fact that they are staring back. Smartphones, tablets, and computers all emit light rays whenever they’re turned on. One of those light waves is blue light, and recent research suggests that this particular color may have […]
Do You Need to Buy Anti-Pollution Skin Care?
In case you haven’t heard, the latest trend in skincare is anti-pollution care. But is pollution something we have to worry about when it comes to skincare? We explore that question in this post. Does Pollution Harm Skin? You know that breathing in pollutants can harm your lungs. Recent research has shown that regular exposure […]
Why We Urge You to Say “No” to Petrolatum
Here at CV Skinlabs, we’ve often talked about avoiding mineral oil and other petrolatum-based products in skin care products. But we’ve noticed that many over-the-counter skin care products—even some advertised as being “natural” and good for your skin—still contain these ingredients. Maybe your grandmother swears by her Vaseline jelly (which is petroleum jelly), or you […]
