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Cleansing your face with foam: is it bad or not?

If there's one thing we love in the bathroom, it's foam. In the bath, in the shower, on our hair and even to...

Nourishing or moisturizing your skin: what's the difference?

"Marion, what is actually the difference between nourishing and moisturizing?" That's a question that regularly lands in my mailbox or DMs on Instagram. Who knows, you too came...

Mineral sunscreen: what makes Natural Gard Sunscreen so unique?

A little later than planned, but no less exciting: on Thursday, April 6, we at Marion Maakt are finally launching our long-awaited sunscreen! Perfect timing, because you can start applying it right away to...

Skin Flow launch: 4 serums tailored to your cycle

On March 14, we are launching with Team Marion Maakt Skin Flow: 4 innovative serums that boost your skin based on your cycle. Bye bye acne, wrinkles and...

Say goodbye to your dry winter skin with these tips

Your skin has a hard time during the winter months. We make sure to brave the outdoors in thick coats, woolly hats and warm scarves, but our face escapes...

What is natural cosmetics? And when is a product natural?

Natural cosmetics, natural ingredients, 100% natural ... These are terms that have become buzzwords in recent years. But are we actually aware of what that means "a natural...

Is making your own cosmetics really cheaper?

We have to make no bones about it: life is getting significantly more expensive. Earlier this year, we saw increases in gasoline, but our gas and electricity bills must also be...

Less is more: minimal DIY skincare routine for maximum results

A daily skincare routine can do wonders for your skin. That's why it doesn't have to take half an hour. By taking a few minutes, you can make your...

The best aftersun? No aftersun!

It's that time of year again: the summer holidays are here! Whether you're enjoying the sunshine at home or looking for warmer places, you can get sunburnt anywhere. I am...

Can women and men use the same cosmetics?

Although skincare, make-up and self-care in their entirety are often seen as something typically feminine, with Marion Maakt we want to emphasise the lack of...

This is how important the pH value of your care products is

Chances are that the term "pH value" reminds you of long gone chemistry classes in high school rather than being associated with personal care products &...

Black Friday, there is something to be said about it

An American concept You probably haven't noticed, but this Friday is Black Friday again. It is an American concept that also came to the...

The skin barrier, your skin's gatekeeper

A skincare routine is a personal matter: your skin type is as unique as a fingerprint, so not every product is equally suitable for everyone. A common cause for...

How to make your own natural deodorant!

There are many recipes for natural deodorants on the web. Most of them contain a high dose of baking soda and although this natural and safe substance is very...

Is there petrol in my cosmetics?!

Perhaps this title caught your attention immediately and you thought: "what the hell is she talking about? Don't worry, I'll put your mind at rest right away. There is no real...

A personalised serum is something you make yourself, right?

Giving your skin just that little extra care can work wonders. A serum is the ideal addition to your daily care and is ideally suited to specific skin problems such as pigmentation,...

Nothing more annoying than an itchy scalp

The switch to a natural face care that is also extremely mild for my skin was not so difficult. But hair products that rid me of my itchy scalp?

Help, there is alcohol in my cosmetics!

Alcohol is a common raw material in cosmetics. It serves as a solvent, preservative, degreaser and makes the product more stable. However, certain alcohols in skincare products are not a good idea. The...

How to start with DIY cosmetics?

Does making your own natural skincare products sound a bit scary to you? Do you have no idea how to start with DIY cosmetics? No worries. We were beginners once too. We were...

How many different cosmetics do you use per day?

Will you take me to your bathroom? What cosmetic products will we find there? Maybe some basic products like a day cream, a night cream, shampoo, conditioner, body lotion? Depending on your...

Is an expensive cream from the shop better than DIY care?

Does an anti-ageing cream that you make yourself (and which costs you €5 in ingredients) have the same effect as one that costs €80? Isn't an expensive cream better anyway? And...

Maskne? Get rid of it!

Maskne is a problem that is as rampant as the Corona pandemic. This is not surprising since maskne is a contraction of mask + acne: acne that causes...