Keep up with the latest in skin care trends, wellness news and what’s new in our store. Enjoy reading!
Yes Organics products may not yet be familiar to you, but we have a feeling you may want to get to know them better. Founded by two friends who met in the late 80s, the Yes Yes Company specializes in intimacy products that are certified organic, plant-based and free of all known skin irritants to… Read more »
*Disclaimer – This post is not meant to bash natural skincare products; rather clarify, from a pharmacist’s perspective, what one can expect when seeking out cosmetics marketed as being natural… Although we describe Apothekari as “Scientific Skin Care”, we could easily justify calling it a natural skincare line. Our products are formulated with safety and… Read more on Apothekari »
Summertime dry skin is not just in your imagination. Although we are used to associating dry skin more in the dead of winter, the truth is that it can happen at any time of the year. Despite the hot and humid weather that many of us have been enjoying over the past few months, it’s… Read more »
When it comes to cosmetics are parabens bad? Widely used as preservatives since the 1950s, parabens are available in a range of forms including butylparaben, ethylparaben, isobutylparaben, methylparaben, or propylparaben. They are added to health, beauty and personal care products to keep them free from fungus, mold, bacteria and other dangerous microbes. They are also… Read more on Apothekari »
Squalane and squalene have both long been used in cosmetics and skin care products, and while the variance between the two in spelling may seem insignificant, the ramification of this tiny distinction is considerable. Shakespeare asked, “What’s in a name?” When it comes to squalene and squalane, we think there’s a world of difference. First… Read more »
When it comes to your skin and pH, just how important is it? Your skin pH is a measurement of how acidic or alkalinic it is and companies may use the term “pH balanced”, to describe products that will keep skin at an optimal pH level. What is pH? Before we get into the nitty… Read more on Apothekari »
Now that we’ve hit August and the height of summer, now is the perfect time for a reminder that sunscreen and antioxidants are as much summer BFF’s as shorts and sandals. While most of us are aware of the importance of using a well-formulated broad-spectrum sunscreen with effective sun filters daily, we may not yet… Read more »
The use of preservatives in skin care can be a confusing topic. On the one hand, you’ll hear about how preservatives are associated with side effects. Yet, other companies and scientifically minded individuals (like me) express concern over the safety of cosmetics promoted as being ‘preservative free’. It’s getting confusing out there! In this post,… Read more on Apothekari »
Good Clean Love is new and available at PhaMix! A revolutionary company that creates unique feminine wellness and intimacy products, Good Clean Love is dedicated to offering safe, organic and natural products based on science to enhance the passionate side of life. We’ve always been a bit obsessed about skin care here at PhaMix, but… Read more »
If I had to make a list of my favorite skin care products, a Vitamin C Serum would get top billing. That, along with an SPF 30+ sunscreen and a retinoid treatment, would round out the list of my three must-haves. We know Vitamin C as the vitamin that prevents scurvy, but it’s also essential… Read more on Apothekari »
Finding a sunscreen that protects you and that you enjoy using can be a daunting task so we’ve put together a list of 5 things to consider when choosing sunscreen. And if you’re a regular reader of our blogs and newsletters, then you’ll know that we talk about sunscreens and sun protection A LOT! Besides… Read more »
Following on our last post discussing aging skin, let’s look at aging skin products that can help keep skin looking young and vibrant no matter your age. While we have yet to discover the fountain of youth when it comes to aging, science has given us solutions that can help to delay the inevitable. If… Read more on Apothekari »
Brush On Block SPF 30 sunscreen is new at PhaMix! This mineral powder sunscreen offers natural broad spectrum protection and portability without any chemical sunscreen ingredients. If you’ve been following our blog, you’ll know that our drive to find effective, broad spectrum sun protection knows no bounds. And when our customers asked how they could… Read more »
Aging skin – it’s one of those unavoidable side effects of getting older. While we likely appreciate the wisdom, experience and sense of accomplishment that come with age, we may not necessarily applaud what looks back at us in the mirror. Our skin ages in one of two ways – intrinsically or extrinsically. Intrinsic aging… Read more on Apothekari »
You may not be immediately familiar with Centella Asiatica (or its pseudonyms Asiatic pennywort and Gotu Kola) but be prepared to get to know it better. More commonly known as centella, this herbaceous perennial plant has been used in traditional wound-healing and anti-inflammatory preparations for centuries in its native Asia. With edible leaves, centella has… Read more »