Understanding Peat Safety — What to Look for in Cosmetic-Grade Peat
Cosmetic peat is safe when properly sourced and tested. Here is what the key safety parameters are, and how to evaluate them.
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Articles on peat science, cosmetics, and skin health.
Balneotherapy — Origins, Principles, and Modern Practice
Balneotherapy is the therapeutic use of natural mineral substances including peat. Here is where the practice came from and how it works today.
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The Mineral Content of Cosmetic Peat
Peat is a natural reservoir of trace minerals. Which ones are present, in what forms, and what do they mean for skin care?
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Peat Mud Treatments Explained
Peat baths, wraps, poultices, masks — what are they, how do they differ, and what are they used for? A practical guide to peat treatment formats.
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Peat and Sensitive Skin — Gentle by Nature?
Sensitive skin needs gentle ingredients, but does peat qualify? An honest look at peat's suitability for reactive and sensitive skin types.
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Peat in Modern Skin Care — From Spa Tradition to Cosmetic Formulation
How is peat being used in contemporary cosmetics? A look at formats, formulation challenges, and the gap between tradition and modern product development.
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Peat and Scalp Health — What You Need to Know
The scalp is a unique ecosystem. Here is how peat-based treatments interact with it, and what conditions they may help with.
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Peat for Psoriasis — An Overview
An overview of the evidence and practical considerations for using peat-based treatments in psoriasis management.
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What Makes Cosmetic Peat Different from Garden Peat?
Not all peat is the same. The peat in your shampoo and the peat in your garden bed are very different materials. Here is why.
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A Brief History of Peat Baths in Europe
Peat therapy has been practised in European spas since the early 19th century. This is the history of how it developed — and where it stands today.
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What Are Humic Acids — and Why Do They Matter in Cosmetics?
Humic acids are the core bioactive fraction of decomposed peat. Here is what they are, how they form, and why they are relevant to skin care.
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