Understanding natural ingredients and mildness

Nature is full of wonders, yet only a small fraction of its plants are suitable for human consumption. In a society living far from nature, there is a real longing for naturals, often with the accompanying idea that everything natural is safe.

Even though I am an advocate of using plant derived cosmetic ingredients myself, I wish things were that simple, writes Barbara Olioso of The Green Chemist Consultancy.

Formulating with naturals requires a lot of background knowledge, frequently updated information and constant investigation; it is an endless learning curve. 

Before I dive into the topic, I need to define what I mean by naturals and skin mildness. 

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