My “Whish” for Effective Organics May Have Come True…


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It can be difficult to find skin care ingredients that are both organic and clinically proven to make a difference on your skin.  That’s why I was really excited to find the Whish Sugar Scrub ($38.00, Amazon.com), Body Wash ($22.00, Amazon.com) and Body Butter ($24.00).  All three products contain a high percentage of organic ingredients, but the true catch here is that these ingredients are simply organic versions of clinically proven effective ingredients like antioxidants, shea butter, aloe vera, and seaweed extract.  I am... read more

Exciting New Ingredient: Methyl Dihydroxybenzoate

A quick note before I begin about MDHB: I am really very sorry about not writing for so long.  I apologize if I have disappointed my readers!  I finished my first Basic Science Class, Anatomy, with a final on October 13, and am now ready to invest more time back in my website (my next exam, in Cell Biology, is November 3).  I am still learning to balance schoolwork with other responsibilities, so thank you very much for being patient and understanding with me. Now onto MDHB!   -Nicki Methyl dihydroxybenzoate is the latest ingredient from... read more

Product Review: Neutrogena Age Restorative Hydrating Cream

  Neutrogena (a brand of powerhouse Johnson and Johnson) has come up with some fabulous formulations with revolutionary ingredients through the years (their Healthy Skin, for one, is one of my all-time favorite products).  So when I saw ads for the new Neutrogena Age Restorative Hydrating Cream ($14.99, Amazon.com), I was intrigued. Unfortunately, the only new ingredient in Neutrogena Age Restorative Hydrating Cream is L-carnitine.  According to this independent 2003 study, carnitine may help to prevent tissue necrosis (death) and to... read more