Think Dirty Blog — skincare
Dirty Thinkers’ Choice Awards Winners 2021
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The results are in! Our fourth annual awards have finally ended and we tallied up the votes for the best in clean beauty. With the thousands of votes coming in from our Dirty Thinkers we’ve narrowed down the list to the 14 best clean products in the industry.
Best in Skincare
Best Cleanser Winner:
Grown Alchemist Gentle Gel Facial Cleanser Geranium Leaf, Bergamot, Rose-Bud

Grown Alchemistcame out on...
Ingredient Breakdown: Vitamins ABCs (The Overview)
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Vitamins are an essential part of a healthy diet. But did you know there are many benefits to applying them to your skin? In this first part of our Ingredient Breakdown: Vitamins ABCsseries, we cover everything vitamins: their discovery, why they are so important to us, and an overview of the many benefits gained from these...
Ingredient Breakdown: All Things Hyaluronic Acid
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Hydration, hydration, hydration. This is something we hear a lot when it comes to skincare. An ingredient that is often associated with hydration is Hyaluronic Acid. So what is Hyaluronic Acid and why is it such a key ingredient for hydration? Let’s discuss!
What is Hyaluronic Acid?
Hyaluronic Acid, also known as Hyaluronate or...
Ingredient Breakdown: All Things Silicones
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You may have seen many product packages proudly claiming to be silicone-free but what are silicones and should you be avoiding them? Today we break down all things silicone: where it comes from, what it does, and why it is in your products.
Silicon is not silicone?
Yes, there is a difference! Silicon is a natural chemical element...
The Great Color Debate
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When looking to buy makeup, we often take for granted how varied the colors of the products are. But have you ever wondered about where that color comes from? What about the safety of those colors — how do we know that the pigments used are non-toxic? Is there a difference between synthetic and natural pigments? Today we break...