More than 75 articles and interviews with experts
Ever-expanding content topics on cosmetics, DIY video guides, the composition of products, the harmfulness of used substances and much more.
An All-purpose Natural Cream
Make your own all-purpose natural cream with only three ingredients in a few minutes!
Don’t Let Your Baby Sit in Chemicals
Diapers have become such a necessity that we often don’t question what is inside.
Interview with Dentist Alžběta Kršáková – A Clean Tooth Does Not Decay
Don’t underestimate the importance of dental hygiene.
Harmful Ingredients SEE ALL
A Journey Through the Life-Cycle of Cosmetics: From Production to Disposal – What You Need to Know, Part 2
As consumers, we play a critical role in the beauty industry, and our purchasing decisions hold real power. What should we consider then, when making our decision?
A Journey Through the Life-Cycle of Cosmetics: From Production to Disposal – What You Need to Know, Part 1
“Toxics in, toxics out” – a phrase from Annie Lennox’s famous Story of Cosmetics video – highlights the reality of the beauty industry. But I’d take it further: “Toxics in, toxics out, toxics in.” It’s a cycle.
Endocrine Disruptors: How These Chemicals Mess with Your Hormones and What to Look Out For
Ever wonder how your hormones can get thrown off by things you use every day? Meet endocrine disruptors, the sneaky chemicals that like to mess with your body’s natural balance.
Let’s Unpeel the Truth: What’s Behind False Eyelashes?
Ever felt your eyes getting itchy after applying false lashes? It might not be the lashes—it could be the glue!
Have You Tried a Konjac Sponge?
They’re small, soft, and a bit like a squishy little bao bun, adorable and often called a miracle for your skin. But is that really the case? And what exactly is a Konjac sponge?
How to Choose and Use Cosmetic and Other Products for Children
Everything mentioned in the articles “How to choose and use cleaning and laundry products I and II” applies here.
How to Choose and Use Cleaning and Laundry Products II
Re-packaging and refills, solid dish soap, cleaning and laundry products + trustworthy soda with vinegar – is it enough?
How to Choose and Use Cleaning and Laundry Products I.
The quality depends on the ingredients, not the manufacturer’s headline.
Colourants in Cosmetics: Beautiful Colour or Just Another Unnecessary Chemical?
Colour sells. A green shampoo looks more “natural”, a blue toothpaste looks fresher, and a pink tablet may seem more friendly. But colour itself does not mean that a product is better, safer or kinder to our bodies and the environment. So when do colourants make sense, and when are they just another unnecessary ingredient?
The Challenges of Puberty: When Hormones Run Wild PART I: About Sweating
Puberty is a wild ride! One day, you’re fine, and the next, your body starts doing things you never expected. Sweating too much? Feeling dizzy sometimes? Mood swings out of nowhere?
Kiss of Poison: What Is in Your Lip Gloss?
Curious about what’s in your lip gloss (or any other product you use daily)? What you put on your lips matters. Choosing safer, more sustainable lip care options isn’t just a beauty choice, it’s a health-conscious one too.
How to Take Care of Make-up Tools
Many of us rarely consider how easily bacteria spread and grow in the brushes and sponges we use every day!
Interviews and videos with experts SEE ALL
Excursion to VŠB-TUO: the Geological Pavilion, CEET Laboratories and the World of Nanotechnology
Science is not just something that happens far away from everyday life. It is in what we breathe, what we drink, what we put on our skin, what medicines are made from, how we deal with waste, and what raw materials the world around us is built from. Sometimes it starts with an ordinary stone, sometimes with a drop of water, a particle of dust or a material we cannot even see with the naked eye.
Interview with Vojtěch Hanulík – Microbiologist and Dermatovenereologist
Less is sometimes more, even when it comes to excessive skincare. What is too little, and what is too much?
When Cosmetics Isn’t Only about Beauty: Interview with Daniela Plachá
Conventional cosmetics contain substances we don’t know much about. How do scientists view them?
Nanotechnology – Future or a Threat? – An Interview with Jana Kukutschová
They are so small they escape our attention. How are they useful and what is good to be wary of?
Is Shiny Make-up from Microplastics Truly Glamorous?
December brings lights, warmth, and sparkle, as everything around us shines a little brighter. Not only are the decorations around us sparkling, but we are also adorning ourselves with a bit more shine. But have you ever wondered what gives the glitter we put on our skin its dazzling brilliance? And more importantly, do we really need it?
The Power of Abrasives in Cosmetics
Discover skin exfoliation options and choose the natural way.
Cosmetics as (Plastic) Waste Issue
It is estimated that 70% of the beauty industry’s waste comes from packaging.
Microplastics and PEGs
2% of all microplastics polluting the ocean come from beauty and care products.
DIY Diffuser For Your Car or Wardrobe
This small scented bottle will freshen up your car, closet, wardrobe, or any small space. You can customize the scent to your liking.
DIY Hair Oil Serum
Hair oil serum is a simple solution for dry, damaged, or frizzy hair. It helps smooth the ends, add shine to your hair, and reduce dryness.
DIY Leave-In Hair Serum
This leave-in hair serum is a gentle treatment for both the scalp and hair strands. It helps hydrate the hair and soothe dryness.
DIY Air Freshener
This simple, fragrant spray will freshen up your toilet, bathroom, closet, or any small space. You can customize the scent to your liking.