Silicone Safety in Cosmetics – Should You Be Concerned?
You may have read negative reviews about silicone safety when it comes to your cosmetics. Synthetic ingredients that are a…
Healthy Living + Self Care
The Problem with Natural Skincare Products
*Disclaimer – This post is not meant to bash natural skincare products; rather clarify, from a pharmacist’s perspective, what one…
Are Parabens Bad in Cosmetics?
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When it comes to cosmetics are parabens bad? Widely used as preservatives since the 1950s, parabens are available in a…
Preservatives in Skin Care – 5 Things To Know
The use of preservatives in skin care can be a confusing topic. On the one hand, you'll hear about how…
Aging Skin: 7 Things That Can Happen
Aging skin – it’s one of those unavoidable side effects of getting older. While we likely appreciate the wisdom, experience…
Sharmani Talks Skin Care on Radio
Last week, I had the opportunity to be the featured guest on The Health Hub, a radio show hosted by…
Hawaii to Ban Sunscreen Chemicals
It’s the season to be talking sunscreen and today’s blog post focuses on news that the state of Hawaii is…
Dairy Face
Dairy Face is a term coined by a UK Naturopath---and, it's been making the waves over the past few years.…
Why Your Spring Skincare Routine Needs Sunscreen
Today, March 20th, marks the Spring Equinox and we're sharing tips to help you transition to a spring skincare routine.…
New Ways to Enjoy the Spa
Who doesn’t love going to the spa? If this is one of your favourite ways to indulge, then you may…
4 Ways to Shake the Winter Blues
In this post, a slight deviation from skin care to focus on 4 ways to shake the winter blues. Something…
7 Ways to Self Love For Valentine’s Day
I'm not hugely into Valentine's Day (though I must confess I like the chocolates :)) and this year I'm in…