We often hear about how projecting body image and diet culture onto children can be damaging. Parents who encourage weight loss or express dissatisfaction with their own body weight can…
top non tox choices for back to school
It seems like summer has barely begun and already kids in many parts of the country are heading back to school. If yours are among them, be sure to make…
the importance of collagen and elastin in skin firmness and 6 ways to support them naturally
Collagen and elastin are proteins produced by the human body. Collagen helps fibroblasts form in the dermis layer of your skin. Fibroblasts play a role in replacing dead skin cells…
not-so-secret ingredients revealed: how our overnight firming cream transforms your skin without toxins
“Get your beauty sleep” is a saying with real meaning behind it. In the overnight hours while you rest, your skin gets to work repairing and recovering after a day…
myth busted: baby products aren’t always safe
If it’s made for babies, it must be safe. Right? A recent Consumer Reports article says not so much. The unbiased informer of what’s safe, what works, and what lasts,…
why using unscented products might not keep your fragrance allergy from flaring up
Skin sensitivity or allergies can cause uncomfortable symptoms like burning, tingling, itching, tightness, and even pain when a particular substance is applied. Fragrance is a common skin allergen, so many…
why you should think twice about those cookie-scented bath products on store shelves
Who doesn’t love cookies? Not just any cookie, but a Girl Scout cookie? Each year, the famous girl empowerment non profit tempts us with deliciousness, just after we’ve made our…
how ditching the straighteners and embracing your natural curl could change your life
Straightening naturally curly or wavy hair is a trend whose demise is long overdue. It’s time consuming, damaging to hair, and could be damaging to your health. Using a flat…
4 simple steps to safe summer foot prep
Spring and summer come with stylish sandals and carefree flip flops. As lovely as the warmer weather feels, are you sure your feet are ready to be on display? A…
beware: these 10 toxins could be lurking in your laundry
Aside from when you’re bathing, changing outfits, or strutting around naked (hey, you do you!), your skin is in contact with clothing or linens for almost an entire 24-hour period.…