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Grapefruit seed extract (GSE), sometimes referred to as citrus seed extract or Citricidal [INCI name: Citrus grandis (grapefruit) seed extract], is promoted and used as a natural broad-spectrum, but n … read more

There is considerable confusion between ‘lemon eucalyptus essential oil’ and ‘oil of lemon eucalyptus’. Both are used as mosquito repellents but they have quite different chemical compositions and eff … read more

Lancome Absolue Precious Oil - ‘precious’ as in pretentious and exorbitant.The other day I saw Lancome Absolue Precious Oil on sale from a major retail store for $364. That’s a lot of money for 30ml! … read more

What does the ‘Only Good®’ brand (API Consumer Brands, New Zealand) and the ‘Honest Company’, cofounded by actress Jessica Alba, have in common? They both use sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) in their pro … read more