Feelgood Quickie: Lavera New Self Tanner

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Great tan, no harmful chemicals or UV damage, and it smells great? Yep, that’s Lavera’s all new Self Tanner for Face & Body.

California Proposes Banning Teens From Tanning: What Do You Think?

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Should tanning beds be banned for teens, no one, or everyone? What do you think about tanning and body image?

Co-Existing with Plastic

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I’m still reeling from my plastic-free February trauma. I had thought I was so savvy about handling plastic and during this experiment promoted by Rodale.com

Safe Cosmetics Act of 2011 Hits the House

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Thanks to momentum from concerned consumers, the House of Representatives is now looking at the Safe Cosmetics Act!

Plant-Based Enzyme Spa and Water Maintenance Product: Clear Choice

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Although a long-accepted cleansing agent for spa water treatment, hot tubs, pools, showers, etc., chlorine — we now know — strips away too much. Chlorine kills all kinds of germs. However, it also affects the skin and lungs in devastating ways. I think I’m particularly affected by chlorine, but, truthfully, it’s bad for us all, whether we recognize it or not.