Is Carmine bad for you? Well that depends on if you like bugs! Carmine is approved for use by the FDA in not only food products that we consume but also cosmetics we apply to our skin. Carmine, may also be labeled as Crimson Lake, Cochineal, Natural Red 4, C.I. 75470, or E120. Carmine is a pigment of a bright [...]
Entries from January 2009
January 2, 2009
Newsflash: Skin needs antioxidants
In case you weren’t aware, I’d like to share the importance of antioxidants and the benefits not only for your health but also for your skin.
Antioxidant beverages are popping up everywhere. You see them advertised almost daily from one juice after another. Even V8 has a new line of antioxidant beverages. Not to mention the multitude of [...]
