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Save The Researching Trouble with the App, Think Dirty: Founder Lily Tse Introduces App and Gives Beauty Secrets

11.05.2015 Chemicals, Makeup, Organic, Skincare 0
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Who is ever going to read those labels behind them beauty products? Anyway, half the chemical names under the ingredients heading are illegible and super-difficult to pronounce. And so we end up making uninformed choices and don’t really know what we’re putting on our bodies.

 

What if there was a one-step solution to making the informed beauty choice? There is now and it is just a click away. Read on to find all about the app, Think Dirty! <strong>(Also, a message from the founder exclusively for our BeautyScript readers!)</strong>

Are “Organic” Cosmetics Really That Safe? Debunking the Myth Behind the Buzz Word

11.05.2015 Chemicals, Makeup, Organic, Skincare 0
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What-Is-Organic-Skin-CareIn 2015, we are all pretty concerned about the environment and how we are treating the world around us. The effects of global warming are increasingly imminent, the meatpacking industry is being criticized for its inhumane practices, and produce conglomerates like Monsanto have been revealed as chemical tyrants, essentially poisoning our produce to make a profit.  All of these different events have made the word “organic” that much more important. But what does it even mean and how does it relate to the beauty industry?

Click to find out if your organic beauty products are really safe

Cheat Your Way Through “How Old Do I Look” App: What Green Tea Can and Cannot Do For Your Skin

10.05.2015 Skincare 0
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ageWhat do you like/hate most about this year’s Met Gala? Sarah Jessica Parker’s showstopper hat or Beyoncé’s almost naked dress? With China: Through the Looking Glass being this year’s theme, we also saw a high number of Asian celebrities walking down the red carpet. Compared to their Western peers, they looked equally fabulous but significantly younger. At least, this is what Microsoft’s “How Old Do I Look?” app said.
 
Gong Li (on the left in the picture), a famous Chinese actress who served as co-chair with Anna Wintour for this year’s Met Gala, was shown to be of only 26 years old when she is almost 50. Is green tea the answer to her and other Asian celebrities’ ageless look? Find out if you can cheat this app with green tea

Beauty Blogger Brings Safe Beauty Tips For You: Know The People Behind BeautyScript

10.05.2015 Makeup 0
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ofunneOfunne O., BeautyScript contributor, is a 20-something Nigerian girl who loves everything fashion, beauty and style but also ran track for 10 years. She runs a blog called www.all-dat-jazz and is a communications Masters Student at Columbia University. With aims to bring change in the perception of women in the fashion industry, Ofunne also investigates, at BeautyScript, beauty products we women apply on your bodies. Read on for an insight into her path to BeautyScript along with some safe beauty recommendations!

Do you know everything there is to know about toxic ingredients? Take this quiz to find out!

05.05.2015 Uncategorized 1
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How well do you know about the toxins lurking in your beauty products?

Take this short quiz to find out!

    1. Which types of products often contain lead in the ingredients list?

      Lipstick

      Nail polish

      Foundation

      All of the above
    1. Which ingredients in your sunscreen are particularly harmful?

      Aloe and Zinc

      Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Dioxide

      Ecamsule and Enzacamene

      None of the above
    1. What is the chemical to beware of in keratin treatments?

      Parabens

      Formaldehyde

      Lead

      Ethylene Oxide
    1. Which toxin is commonly found in moisturizers?

      Parabens

      Fragrance

      Benzyl Alcohol

      All of the above
    1. This product is “all-natural” so it must be safe, right?

      Right!

      Not necessarily. An “all-natural” label doesn’t always mean that it’s chemical-free.

      Yes, if it also says organic.

      It depends on the brand.