Gotu kola oil for face: benefits and how to use it
What gotu kola (centella, cica) oil does for your face, how a cold-pressed oil differs from an essential oil, and how to use two or three...
Our working notes
We write down why we made each choice
Longer pieces on the ingredients we use and leave out, how we formulate, and how to read a label.
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Alcohol-free aftershave: oil, balm or splash for sensitive skin?
Why aftershave stings, how an alcohol-free oil or balm compares with a splash, and a simple shave routine for skin that turns red, tight or bumpy.
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Can you apply rose water on your face overnight?
Yes, if it is pure rose water. How to use it at night, what to layer over it, which labels to avoid and when to stop.
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Cold-process vs regular soap: which soap is best for your skin type?
Why cold-process soap feels different, whether it contains lye, and a chart matching dry, sensitive, oily and dull skin to the right bar.
