The blog Matière Green

How to choose the best cream face moisturizer?

cream moisturizer is a must-have in your beauty kit: without it, expecting beautiful, supple, comfortable skin is an illusion. Facial skin in particular:...

Criste marine: the flagship anti-aging active ingredient derived from marine biotechnology

Have you heard of sea fennel? This little-known coastal plant has exceptional properties! It has been used for centuries in traditional medicine and cooking, and is now at the heart of...

How to relieve vulvar irritation?

Vulvar irritation, or vulvitis, is common and generally not serious, but it's no less unpleasant. The good news is that vulval irritation can be relieved naturally...

Hormonal acne, what causes it and how to cure it?

Skin & Hormones... That would make a great headline in the I love you story ! And that concerns us all: your numerous testimonies and questions have made us all...

What are the effects of Avocado oil on facial skin?

Avocado oil is a super ally for your face! From its moisturizing and nourishing properties to its anti-aging, soothing and repairing properties, not to mention its excellent tolerance,...

The benefits of ginger for the skin

Ginger is one of the most widely used root vegetables in the world. In the kitchen, but not only: on the plate or for skin radiance, let's explore its many benefits...

natural ingredients VS synthetic ingredients

natural ingredients vs. synthetic ingredients: what's the difference? A 3-round review of their advantages and disadvantages!

What is a white label in cosmetics?

Strange coincidence, in the supermarket: this first-price cream moisturizer has exactly the same composition as the one you bought (rather expensively!) in the parapharmacy. Their INCI lists...

Carcinogenic cosmetic ingredients to avoid

Every year, almost 400,000 cancers are detected in France. Of these, 40% are linked to well-known preventable causes: tobacco, alcohol, poor diet, lack of exercise... But we...

Paraben, phenoxyethanol...: the 6 dangerous cosmetic preservatives to avoid

Preservatives are essential in cosmetics, particularly in water-based skincare products which are highly susceptible to bacterial and fungal proliferation. Unfortunately, they are all too often synthetic preservatives: parabens, phenoxyethanol, etc.

Decoding: how to spot palm oil on the labels of our cosmetics?

At oOlution, we chose to say no to palm oil and all its derivatives right from the start. A gamble that seemed crazy, given the omnipresence of palm oil...

Sunscreens and the environment: what impact?

Is applying a cream sunscreen before exposure to the sun a harmless gesture? Unfortunately, sun protection products are among the most problematic cosmetics for the planet. Sunscreen...