There’s no doubt that a regular skin care routine is a must. For most, the routine includes the core four products — cleanser, toner, moisturizer, and eye cream — and…
from festive to fresh: embracing non toxic wellness after the holidays
The holiday season is just about wrapping up. The gifts have been given and put away, the decorations are coming down, the planned and impromptu gatherings with family and friends…
a fresh start: making non-toxic living your top priority in the new year
Feel like going non toxic is too much of a hassle and maybe not really worth the hype? Although it may seem overwhelming and some may say, “Eh. We’ve been…
navigating the greenwashed waters: the absence of a clean beauty definition and its consequences
Recent lawsuits against megastores Target and Sephora claim that they are being misleading in their “clean beauty” claims. But the FDA, which oversees the cosmetics industry in the United States,…
pure presents: guilt-free giving for a non toxic holiday
As an eco-conscious consumer, it’s difficult to buy a slew of holiday gifts knowing that they could contribute to the climate crisis, one day ending up in a landfill or…
the dangers of formaldehyde in chemical hair straighteners: what to do until the proposed bans come through
In a bad case of “it’s about time,” the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) has recently proposed a ban on formaldehyde and formaldehyde releasing ingredients in hair straightening products. This proposed…
shop smart, shop safe: simple strategies for a non toxic black friday
Planning to head out for some Black Friday shopping this year? Not so fast. If you really want to shop smart and safe on Black Friday, instead of bundling up…
is this toxin lurking in your personal care products and your holiday meal?
Yay, the holidays are coming! Know what that means? It means about two months of deliciousness is heading our way! We all have our favorite forbidden foods that seem to…
beyond the labels: how toxic ingredients that can affect brain function slip into cosmetic products
Although the Food, Drug, and Cosmetics Act (FDCA) tightened controls over drugs and food when it was enacted in 1938, it hasn’t been updated much since then. However, there have…
six non toxic remedies for your winter wellness journey.
Sticking to healthy habits somehow feels easier in the spring and summer. The weather is nicer, you’re getting outside more, there’s a bevy of delicious fruits and vegetables in season…