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November 19 2009 - Trends

Secret Ingredient: Pumpkin

The jack-o-lantern tradition originated in Ireland, where they carved turnips and put burning coals inside.

The jack-o-lantern tradition originated in Ireland, where they carved turnips and put burning coals inside.

Tags: INGREDIENTS

October 15 2009 - Trends

Secret Ingredient: Oats

About 95% of all oats grown today are used as animal feed.

Oats are used in food (oatmeal or flour), drinks (British beer, a Latin American sweet drink), to feed horses and cattle, and to soothe skin conditions.

Tags: INGREDIENTS

September 18 2009 - Trends

Secret Ingredient: Caffeine

More than 120,000 tons of caffeine are consumed worldwide each year. It can be found in eye creams and anti-cellulite creams, sunscreens, and beauty products such as body washes, soaps, lip balms, and scrubs.

More than 120,000 tons of caffeine are consumed worldwide each year. It can be found in eye creams and anti-cellulite creams, sunscreens, and beauty products such as body washes, soaps, lip balms, and scrubs.

Tags: INGREDIENTS

August 26 2009 - Trends

Secret Ingredient: Beeswax

The Romans sent messages written on tablets coated with beeswax, which could then be easily erased and a response written over.

When beeswax is combined with mineral or olive oil and made into a paste, the mixture is soothing and protective to the skin. It provides a water-resistant coating around the skin, but can be easily removed with soap. It can also be used to wax, polish, and lubricate things such as surfboards and furniture, and for coating screws and nails.

Tags: SECRET INGREDIENT, SPECIAL INGREDIENT

July 9 2009 - Trends

Secret Ingredient: Urea

Urea is a compound naturally produced by the body and can be found as a moisturizing factor in the outermost layer of the skin, along with lactic acid and amino acid.

Tags: SECRET INGREDIENT, SPECIAL INGREDIENT, UREA

July 1 2009 - Trends

Secret Ingredient: Lanolin

Lanolin is a greasy wax that has moisturizing properties and high water-absorption capabilities. Pure lanolin is the consistency of ChapStick and can be used in the same way as petroleum jelly.

Tags: LANOLIN, SECRET INGREDIENT, SPECIAL INGREDIENT

April 9 2009 - Trends

Secret Ingredient: Grapefruit

By Hannah Lee

The essential oil of grapefruit is rich in antioxidants (especially vitamin C), helping it boost the immune system and fight free radicals.

Tags: GRAPEFRUIT, SECRET INGREDIENT, SPECIAL INGREDIENT

March 30 2009 - Trends

Secret Ingredient: Cucumber

Cucumbers are used in a variety of beauty products due to their anti-inflammatory, moisture-regulating, soothing, and cooling properties.

Tags: CUCUMBER, SECRET INGREDIENT, SPECIAL INGREDIENT

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