Climate Change and Skin CARE: How to Protect Your Skin in a Changing World
Climate change is already affecting your skin — here’s what an ecologist and skincare formulator says you should actually do about it.
Sustainable Beauty Practices: How to Make Better Environmental Choices
A practical guide to sustainable beauty practices, focusing on waterless skincare, circular packaging, and mindful DIY routines that actually reduce environmental impact.
Locally-Sourced Beauty Ingredients: What “Local” Really Means in Skincare
“Local” in beauty marketing often means very little. A certified organic formulator and environmental expert explains what locally sourced ingredients really involve—from supply chain traceability to Croatia’s botanical heritage—and why the distinction matters.
Cosmetic Packaging Waste: Why Recycling Alone Won’t Fix It
Cosmetic packaging waste is driven by overproduction, mixed materials, and short product lifecycles. A clear breakdown of why recycling fails in beauty.
Environmental impact of Skincare Ingredients: What Happens After You Rinse Off
Part of my everyday job involves responding to environmental incidents — fuel spills, soil contamination, groundwater…
Sea-Safe Beauty Ingredients: What the Adriatic Actually Needs
Sea-Safe Beauty Ingredients: What the Adriatic Actually Needs The reef-safe conversation was built around Hawaii. Coral…
What DIY Skincare Makers Need to Know About the EU Green Claims Directive
EU Green Claims Directive in 2026 — what changes, who it applies to, and why most DIY skincare makers are still unaffected.
Waterless Skincare: What It Is, How It Works, and Why It Lasts
Waterless skincare means anhydrous — no water phase, no preservative, no emulsifier. A formulator and environmental expert explains what that actually means for your skin, your routine, and the planet’s freshwater supply.
Microplastics in Cosmetics: What’s Really Inside the Jar?
Microplastics in cosmetics are more common than you think — hidden under technical INCI names and still legally permitted. Learn how to identify them, what the 2026 EU reporting rules mean for the beauty industry, and why your DIY choices matter now.
