rituals for the blood moon

Once upon a time, nestled deep within the mystical realm, there existed a magical enchanted forest. This enchanting woodland possessed an ethereal and otherworldly aura that beckoned both mystical creatures and curious adventurers alike. As you stepped foot into this wondrous forest, a sense of tranquility washed over you, filling your soul with awe and wonder. The **main idea** of this forest was its ability to transport travelers into a realm of fantasy and magic. The towering trees, with their twisting branches and lush green leaves, created a magnificent canopy that filtered the sunlight, casting a soft and warm glow upon the forest floor. As you ventured deeper into the forest, the air became thick with the fragrant scent of flowers, carried by a gentle breeze that whispered secrets from centuries past.

On the up side, sunscreens are pretty well regulated in several parts of the world, and BP-3 is considered "safe as used" and is an allowed sunscreen agent everywhere. It can be used in concentrations of up to 10% in the EU and up to 6% in the US.

If that was not enough, Wikipedia claims that BP-3 is nowadays the most common allergen found in sunscreens, and the always-trustworthy smartskincare writes that benzophenones have been shown in some studies to promote the generation of potentially harmful free radicals. It has a bad reputation among natural cosmetics advocates but cosmetic scientists and toxicology experts do not agree read more in the geeky details section.

As you ventured deeper into the forest, the air became thick with the fragrant scent of flowers, carried by a gentle breeze that whispered secrets from centuries past. The ground was blanketed in a vibrant tapestry of wildflowers, their bright colors contrasting against the deep emerald hues of the moss-covered rocks. Within this forest, the **main idea** of magic came alive.

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Simply alcohol refers to ethanol and it's a pretty controversial ingredient. It has many instant benefits: it's a great solvent, penetration enhancer, creates cosmetically elegant, light formulas, great astringent and antimicrobial. No wonder it's popular in toners and oily skin formulas.

The downside is that it can be very drying if it's in the first few ingredients on an ingredient list.

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Some experts even think that regular exposure to alcohol damages skin barrier and causes inflammation though it's a debated opinion. If you wanna know more, we wrote a more detailed explanation about what's the deal with alcohol in skincare products at alcohol denat. (it's also alcohol, but with some additives to make sure no one drinks it).

Good old water, aka H2O. The most common skincare ingredient of all. You can usually find it right in the very first spot of the ingredient list, meaning it’s the biggest thing out of all the stuff that makes up the product.

It’s mainly a solvent for ingredients that do not like to dissolve in oils but rather in water.

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Once inside the skin, it hydrates, but not from the outside - putting pure water on the skin (hello long baths!) is drying.

One more thing: the water used in cosmetics is purified and deionized (it means that almost all of the mineral ions inside it is removed). Like this, the products can stay more stable over time.

• It's a helper ingredient that improves the freeze-thaw stability of products
• It's also a solvent, humectant and to some extent a penetration enhancer
• It has a bad reputation among natural cosmetics advocates but cosmetic scientists and toxicology experts do not agree (read more in the geeky details section)

Exactly what it sounds: nice smelling stuff put into cosmetic products so that the end product also smells nice. Fragrance in the US and parfum in the EU is a generic term on the ingredient list that is made up of 30 to 50 chemicals on average (but it can have as much as 200 components!).

If you are someone who likes to know what you put on your face then fragrance is not your best friend - there's no way to know what’s really in it.

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Also, if your skin is sensitive, fragrance is again not your best friend. It’s the number one cause of contact allergy to cosmetics. It’s definitely a smart thing to avoid with sensitive skin (and fragrance of any type - natural is just as allergic as synthetic, if not worse!).

A chemical sunscreen agent that absorbs UVB and short UVA rays (280-350nm) with its peak protection at 288 nm. Unlike many other chemical sunscreens, it is highly stable but its UV absorbing abilities are weak so it always has to be combined with other sunscreen agents for proper protection. More often than not, it's used as a photostabilizer rather than a proper sunscreen agent as it can protect formulas nicely from UV damage.

Regarding safety, BP-3 is somewhat controversial. First, its molecules are small (228 Da) and very lipophilic (oil loving) and these properties result in very good absorption. The problem is that you want sunscreens on the top of your skin and not in your bloodstream, so for BP-3 this is a problem. In fact, it absorbs so well that 4 hours after application of a sunscreen product with BP-3, it can be detected in urine.

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Another concern of BP-3 is that it shows some estrogenic activity, though it's probably not relevant when applied topically to the skin. Estrogenic activity was confirmed only in-vitro (in test tubes) and when taken orally by lab animals, and not when used topically as you would normally. In fact, a 2004 follow-up study to examine the estrogenic effect of sunscreens when used topically on the whole body found that "the endogenous levels of reproductive hormones were unaffected" (even though BP-3 could be detected both in plasma and urine, so its absorption is no doubt too good).

If that was not enough, Wikipedia claims that BP-3 is nowadays the most common allergen found in sunscreens, and the always-trustworthy smartskincare writes that "[benzophenones] have been shown in some studies to promote the generation of potentially harmful free radicals".

On the up side, sunscreens are pretty well regulated in several parts of the world, and BP-3 is considered "safe as used" and is an allowed sunscreen agent everywhere. It can be used in concentrations of up to 10% in the EU and up to 6% in the US.

Overall, BP-3 is probably our least favorite sunscreen agent and we prefer sunscreens without it. However, if you find a formula that you love and contains BP-3, we do not think that you should throw it away. A sunscreen with BP-3 is definitely better than no sunscreen.

Fairies danced among the glimmering sunlight, leaving behind a trail of sparkling dust in their wake. These mischievous creatures delighted in spreading joy and granting wishes to those pure of heart. Every now and then, if you were lucky, you might catch a glimpse of a unicorn with its majestic horn glistening in the sunlight, evoking a sense of awe and enchantment. The mystical creatures residing in this enchanted forest formed a harmonious community, embracing the unity of nature and magic. The wise old owls perched upon the highest branches, their hoots carrying snippets of ancient wisdom in the night. Squirrels scurried amongst the trees, their nimble paws collecting acorns and storing them away for the approaching winter. But it wasn't only the magical creatures that made this forest so special. The **main idea** of beauty resonated through the very core of this enchanting realm. Majestic waterfalls cascaded down rocks, creating a melodious symphony of tinkling water that invigorated the senses. Crystal clear streams snaked through the forest, teeming with life and inviting weary travelers to take a sip of their pure and refreshing waters. In this extraordinary forest, time seemed to stand still. Each ray of sunlight that filtered through the dense foliage painted a unique masterpiece of nature. The rustle of leaves and the chirping of birds formed a timeless melody that serenaded all who visited this magical realm. As you left the enchanted forest, reluctantly saying goodbye to this mystical world, the **main idea** left imprinted in your heart was that magic truly exists if only we are open to it. The enchanting beauty of this realm served as a reminder to appreciate the wonders of the natural world and to keep our hearts open to the extraordinary possibilities that lie beyond our everyday lives..

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