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Peer-reviewed studies translated into plain language. What the research actually says — what it doesn't say — and why the distinction between a strong finding and a weak one matters more than any ingredient list.
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Reading the Review·Cosmetic Safety · Regulation · Mixture Effect
The Dark Side of Beauty
A widely-shared 2024 review paints cosmetic safety as deeply flawed and under-regulated. Here's what it actually says, translated into plain language — and what it means at the bathroom sink.
~8 min read · July 2026Read →
How to weigh the evidence·Parabens · Formaldehyde · NZ Regulation
"Toxic ingredients": what a 2024 review actually found, and where New Zealand draws its lines
A dermatology review catalogued the usual suspects — parabens, phthalates, PFAS, formaldehyde. Read carefully, it teaches something more useful: these cases are wildly different in strength.
~8 min read · June 2026Read →