Break It Down: Parabens & Sulphates

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Beauty buzzwords are thrown around all the time; it can be hard to keep up and know what's worth exploring further. We're here to break down the industry's latest obsession by tackling the science, talking to skincare and makeup pros, and getting real about what works and what doesn’t.

We're seeing a lot of chat about products free from Parabens and Sulphates but just what are they, and why are they so damaging?

Let’s break it down...

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