According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website, cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States and one in every five deaths in the…
why the american dental association seal is a red flag for toothpaste
You might think toothpaste ingredients are no big deal for your long-term health since you spit toothpaste out after brushing. But chemicals are quickly absorbed by the lining of your…
10 toxins to steer clear of this baby shower season
August is the most popular birth month in the United States, so ‘tis the season for baby showers! If you have a baby shower on your calendar this summer, be…
4 reasons why you’ll love a rollerball scent (especially this one!) more than a spray
Rollerball scents are in this year, and for good reason. Here are just four reasons we think you’ll fall in love with a rollerball over a spray: Precise application. A…
why teens love fragranced products and what you can do to protect them
We’ve talked a lot about how awful fragrance is — made up of an untold number of toxins, including phthalates, which are known carcinogens used to help make fragrance last…
so you resolved to go non toxic. what now?
so you resolved to go non toxic. what now? You want to go non toxic? Yay! Maybe you just need a little refresher on a previous commitment to reduce toxins…
how choice of preservatives affects product safety
how choice of preservatives affects product safety It’s been widely reported that a well-known manufacturer of mass-marketed products is under fire, not for the first time, due to claims of…
meet the 12 sunscreen ingredients under FDA scrutiny
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why and how to make the shift to clean beauty
why and how to make the shift to clean beauty Clean beauty is a big buzzword these days, but what does it really mean? It means use of beauty products…
Why Our Children Are Experiencing Precocious Puberty
Why Our Children Are Experiencing Precocious Puberty Research from the University of California at Berkeley recently revealed that many conventional shampoo, soap, and toothpaste products are loaded with endocrine disrupting…