After an absolute eternity of searching and researching I have finally found the perfect Vegan alternative to Beeswax. As you know I REFUSE to use Palm Oil and no longer use Soy, so I needed to find an ethically sourced, Vegan friendly alternative to Beeswax. So now (drum roll please!), I am delighted to introduce fabulous Almond Wax to my list of gloriously effective ingredients. Almond Wax is chock full of delectable skin loving nutrients and makes the perfect addition to my balms. It creates a rich balm that nourishes and protects skin.
Before we delve into the fabulous world of skin type lets take a short detour and learn some basic (I promise you I won't ramble on!) physiology. Just knowing the physical make up of your skin will make it so much easier for you to cut through all the nonsense of those so called "miracle" products and enable you to make the best possible choice for your skin. Your skin isn't just a gorgeous layer of loveliness; it does some very important work. It provides protection from the elements, maintains your body temperature, eliminates toxins, protects you from all sorts of bacterial nasties and best of all is home to all those gorgeous nerve endings which give you your glorious sense of touch! Epidermis The epidermis is constantly being renewed. It takes around 28 days for the skin cells to travel from the base of the epidermis to the top, unfortunately this process slows as we age. This is why many skincare companies produce quite harsh skin treatments to irritate the skin...