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Articles, information, and practical tips to take care of yourself more easily, and guide you in making conscious decisions

Cosmética minimalista: fórmulas y rutinas con lo justo y necesario

Minimalist cosmetics: formulas and routines with just the essentials

INCI: Guía completa para leerlo y entender los ingredientes

INCI: A complete guide to reading and understanding ingredients

Guía INCI (III): nomenclaturas y patrones de ingredientes

INCI Guide (III): Ingredient Nomenclature and Patterns

Astaxantina: el antioxidante más potente de la naturaleza

Astaxanthin: Nature's Most Potent Antioxidant

Guía INCI (II): grupos de ingredientes y sus funciones

INCI Guide (II): Ingredient Groups and their Functions

Aceite regenerador de Rosa Mosqueta

Rosehip Regenerating Oil

Guía INCI (I): qué es y como interpretarlo

INCI Guide (I): what it is and how to interpret it

Bienestar detrás de tu rutina de cuidado

Well-being behind your self-care routine

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Learn more: The archive

Learn more: the archive

Legendary and cutting-edge ingredients, information, curiosities, and related products all in one place. Enjoy our natural cosmetics encyclopedia

Abyssinian Oil: the lightest oil your hair will thank you for

Abyssinian Oil: the lightest oil your hair will thank you for
Avocado Oil: deep and effective nourishment

Avocado Oil: deep and effective nourishment
Argan Oil: the liquid gold that truly deserves its fame

Argan Oil: the liquid gold that truly deserves its fame
Baobab Oil: The Tree of Life and What It Does for Your Skin

Baobab Oil: The Tree of Life and What It Does for Your Skin
Hemp Oil: the omega your barrier needs

Hemp Oil: the omega your barrier needs
Coconut Oil: The Multi-Purpose Solution for Almost Everything

Coconut Oil: The Multi-Purpose Solution for Almost Everything
Sunflower oil: the light vegetable oil that moisturizes

Sunflower oil: the light vegetable oil that moisturizes
Jojoba Oil: The liquid wax that mimics your own skin

Jojoba Oil: The liquid wax that mimics your own skin
Olive Oil: millennia of cosmetics, with good reason

Olive Oil: millennia of cosmetics, with good reason
Rosehip Oil: your facial regeneration

Rosehip Oil: your facial regeneration
Pure vegetable oils: nature's liquid gold

Pure vegetable oils: nature's liquid gold
Citric acid, the pH regulator that stabilizes the formula

Citric acid, the pH regulator that stabilizes the formula
Hyaluronic Acid: structural hydration for the skin

Hyaluronic Acid: structural hydration for the skin
Lactic acid, the gentle AHA that renews and refines skin

Lactic acid, the gentle AHA that renews and refines skin
Succinic Acid: renews, purifies and respects

Succinic Acid: renews, purifies and respects
Aloe Vera: 4,000 years of relief and still going

Aloe Vera: 4,000 years of relief and still going
Clays: soil, pores, and more science than meets the eye

Clays: soil, pores, and more science than meets the eye
Astaxanthin: Nature's Most Potent Antioxidant

Astaxanthin: Nature's Most Potent Antioxidant
Baba de caracol: regenerador e hidratante natural

Baba de caracol: regenerador e hidratante natural
Bakuchiol: the benefits of retinol without the drama

Bakuchiol: the benefits of retinol without the drama
Beta-glucan: deep hydration, soothing, and much more

Beta-glucan: deep hydration, soothing, and much more
Betaine: intelligent hydration from beetroot to your skin

Betaine: intelligent hydration from beetroot to your skin
Calendula: the anti-inflammatory flower your skin has been craving

Calendula: the anti-inflammatory flower your skin has been craving
Activated carbon: the mineral purifier of plant origin

Activated carbon: the mineral purifier of plant origin
Natural deodorants: freshness without blockages or compromises

Natural deodorants: freshness without blockages or compromises
Squalane: the protective emollient your skin already knows

Squalane: the protective emollient your skin already knows
Spirulina: the blue-green algae that nourishes and revitalizes

Spirulina: the blue-green algae that nourishes and revitalizes
Fitoretinol: the retinol for everyone

Fitoretinol: the retinol for everyone
Urea + PHA + HA Formula: Smart hydration and renewal

Urea + PHA + HA Formula: Smart hydration and renewal
Georganics: natural and zero-waste oral hygiene

Georganics: natural and zero-waste oral hygiene
Glycerin: The Essential Humectant that Locks Water into the Skin

Glycerin: The Essential Humectant that Locks Water into the Skin
Granada: centuries with the treasure of the antioxidant fruit

Granada: centuries with the treasure of the antioxidant fruit
Hydroxyapatite: the mineral in your teeth, back into your teeth

Hydroxyapatite: the mineral in your teeth, back into your teeth
Aleppo soap: deep cleaning, multipurpose, and a thousand-year-old tradition

Aleppo soap: deep cleaning, multipurpose, and a thousand-year-old tradition
Shea: the power of the all-rounder that never fails

Shea: the power of the all-rounder that never fails
Kigelia Africana: The Sausage Tree with Many Cosmetic Uses

Kigelia Africana: The Sausage Tree with Many Cosmetic Uses
Lamazuna: pioneer of zero-waste bathing since 2010

Lamazuna: pioneer of zero-waste bathing since 2010
Donkey milk: Cleopatra's indulgence, for which she milked 700 donkeys a day

Donkey milk: Cleopatra's indulgence, for which she milked 700 donkeys a day
Loofy's: effective cosmetics without plastics

Loofy's: effective cosmetics without plastics
Monoï: the perfumed oil from Tahiti with a designation of origin

Monoï: the perfumed oil from Tahiti with a designation of origin
N-Acetyl Glucosamine: hydration and anti-spot

N-Acetyl Glucosamine: hydration and anti-spot
Niacinamide: tone, radiance, and overall skin balance

Niacinamide: tone, radiance, and overall skin balance
Olae: engineering formulas for skin at its best

Olae: engineering formulas for skin at its best
Nettle: the plant that stings on the outside and heals on the inside

Nettle: the plant that stings on the outside and heals on the inside
Petitgrain bigarade: the purifying citrus of the bitter orange tree

Petitgrain bigarade: the purifying citrus of the bitter orange tree
PHA: Gentle Exfoliation and Balanced Care

PHA: Gentle Exfoliation and Balanced Care
Propanediol: el humectante vegetal que mejora la fórmula y la piel

Propanediol: el humectante vegetal que mejora la fórmula y la piel
Tongue Scraper: 5,000 Years of Oral Hygiene Confirmed by Science

Tongue Scraper: 5,000 Years of Oral Hygiene Confirmed by Science
Damask Rose: Treasure of Bulgaria's Valley of Roses

Damask Rose: Treasure of Bulgaria's Valley of Roses
Sabater Hnos.: Three Generations of Soapmaking Mastery

Sabater Hnos.: Three Generations of Soapmaking Mastery
Syndets: The Gentlest Facial Cleansing

Syndets: The Gentlest Facial Cleansing
Syriana: soaps that fund schools for needy children

Syriana: soaps that fund schools for needy children
Green tea: Shen Nong's antioxidant with 4,700 years of history

Green tea: Shen Nong's antioxidant with 4,700 years of history
Coconut surfactants: gentle, respectful, and foamy cleansing

Coconut surfactants: gentle, respectful, and foamy cleansing
Vegan Fox: the vegan vixen who cares with discernment

Vegan Fox: the vegan vixen who cares with discernment
Vitamin C: radiance, antioxidant, and collagen synthesis

Vitamin C: radiance, antioxidant, and collagen synthesis
Vitamin E: tocopherol, natural antioxidant

Vitamin E: tocopherol, natural antioxidant

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Bareback

Bareback

Blog of personal reflections and opinions

Más no es más: el sérum de los diecisiete aceites

Less is more: the seventeen oils serum

I was researching serums for the catalog. One appeared with good reviews, attractive packaging, reasonable price. And an INCI that made me stop...
¿Desodorante en crema para pieles delicadas?

Cream deodorant for delicate skin?

A cream deodorant, sensitive skin and 0% alcohol on the packaging. The INCI tells a different story. About claims, format and fine print.
Lucecita, vibración y rodillos baratos

LED light, vibration, and inexpensive rollers

I don't use TikTok, it makes me nervous. But the algorithm doesn't understand principles. They sent me the link, I watched the video, and when it finished, it went to...
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Articles & information

Articles & information

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Ingredients glossary
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A pelo blog
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Ingredients glossary
Aromas glossary