INCI: What an ingredient list can tell you
A practical guide to interpreting the European Commission's CosIng database, distinguishing the identification of substances from the safety or efficacy of a final product.
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An organized makeup bag also preserves information
A practical guide to maintaining the traceability of your personal care products, based on AEMPS guidelines on safe use and correct identification of containers.
A hard gem also needs care
Hardness is not synonymous with indestructibility. This guide explains, based on GIA information, the difference between scratch resistance and toughness, and offers practical criteria for caring for gems such as corundum.
What information to ask before cleaning a piece of jewelry
Before choosing a cleaning method, gather data on the materials and treatments of the piece. This guide distinguishes what a gemological report can provide and what questions are worth asking.
Before booking a perfumery workshop at Fragonard
A documentary guide to verify the location, language, and scope of introductory experiences in Grasse and Èze-Village before confirming the reservation.
Reviewing the wardrobe starting with what you want to keep
A guide to reviewing a manageable part of the wardrobe, distinguishing between use, repair, and fit, and deciding the destination of each garment with information and without demands.
CosIng as a starting point, not a verdict
The European Commission's CosIng database offers information on cosmetic ingredients, but its presence does not guarantee safety or efficacy. Learn how to interpret its data with discernment.
From the function of an ingredient to the complete product
CosIng helps identify the names and usual functions of cosmetic ingredients, but it does not evaluate the formula itself or demonstrate what a product will do. A practical guide to distinguish these levels and read claims with discernment.
Before changing your hair routine, read the exact product
A practical guide to interpreting hair cosmetic labeling according to AEMPS public information, focused on the identification of ingredients, timeframes, and specific precautions of each container.
Drawing at the National Gallery: preparing a notebook and respecting the rooms
A documentary guide to preparing a drawing session at the National Gallery in London: reviewing allowed materials, choosing a detail, and leaving space for other visitors.
Print and Embroidery: Learning to Look at the Surface
A guide to distinguishing decoration, structure, and material when consulting textiles: what the V&A documents, what you can observe, and what is best left as an open question.
A suitcase list that starts with the trip you are going to take
Instead of copying a universal list, this guide proposes building the luggage based on the actual conditions of the trip, using Rick Steves' methodology as an attributed reference.