It's hard to miss that coconut oil is having its time in the spotlight. Whether for its lauded nutritional qualities or wellness…
Retinol and its relatives retinaldehyde, retinyl palmitate and prescription forms including retinoic acid, tazarotene and adapalene, is one of the…
Can we agree that the avocado has been the ‘it’ food for 2017? Perhaps that’s an overstatement, but what’s undeniable…
When it comes to water in cosmetics, you’ll find this ingredient listed in every type of personal care product –…
Sugar for skin, especially when combined with the word 'good', may sound like an odd choice for a blog post.…
With a growing awareness and interest in healthy living (open to interpretation, yes!), it’s not surprising that many of you…
The Apothekari Ingredients Dictionary is now live on our website! We've been working hard to provide a list and definition of…
When it comes to exfoliating skin, there are some dos and don’ts. Exfoliating helps to remove dead skin cells from…
At this time of year, pumpkins and Hallowe’en go hand in hand, but pumpkins and skin? You may not think…
When it comes to cosmetics, there are 3 skin care ingredients considered essential to great skin. Ask most skin care…
Dermal Therapy is a skin care company specializing in urea-based skin moisturizers since 1988. Their fascination with urea comes from…
With the skin being made up of 64% water, it’s hard to overstate the importance of H2O. Although it’s been…
Shea butter, also known by its Latin name, Butyrospermum parkii, comes from the karite tree in Africa. Shea fruit are…
Glycerin, also known as glycerol or glycerine, is an ingredient used commonly in cosmetics. And there’s a reason why -…
Although we may be lamenting the end of long, hot summer days, there is something exciting about the crisp freshness…