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It’s Time To Get Plastic Microbeads Out Of Personal Care Products!
The fact that plastic microbeads are bad for the environment is nothing new (check out this previous post for more info on that!). But it can be hard to find another, more eco-friendly, exfoliating solution sometimes, especially if you don’t have time to make your own exfoliating cleanser. More
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8 Simple Life Hacks for Helping the Environment
Some simple life hacks to help the environment that you can do every day! More
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Red Lists from Campaign for Safe Cosmetics are Pocket Guides to Toxic Ingredients
The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics is a watchdog group with a mission to get harmful chemicals out of our cosmetic products. Their new Red Lists are a set of consumer guides to help you shop smarter. More
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Is your face cream aging your skin?
According to new research published in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology, a common ingredient in conventional skin care products – like face cream – may be aging your skin prematurely. More
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Shopping for Ethical Clothing: A Look at Target’s Store Brand
I’m always on the lookout for more mainstream stores offering ethical clothing. A recent article suggesting that Target’s store brand was a good ethical choice really surprised me. Here’s a breakdown of Target’s sustainability record. More
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Toxic Cosmetics: Should you throw old makeup in the trash?
We write a lot about ditching your toxic cosmetics in favor of safer alternatives, but how should you dispose of them? Can you just toss them into the trash? More
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Spotted: Free Printable Toxic Ingredients Guide
Shopping for safe cosmetics can be dizzying. It’s hard to tell at a glance which products are safe and which contain toxic ingredients. This guide can help! More
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GMO Contamination + Cosmetics
October is non GMO month. Learn how to spot them in your cosmetics + personal care products. More
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Triclocarban: Another Toxic Ingredient to Avoid
As if cancer-causing ingredients weren’t enough, a new report looked at antibacterial soap and revealed another cosmetics ingredient that’s a threat to our health: triclocarban. More
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Cancer Causing Ingredients – What You Need To Know
Which cosmetics ingredients are linked to cancer? A must know. More
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These Hormone Disruptors are More Harmful Than Parabens
Metalloestrogens: A class of toxic chemicals even more harmful than parabens. Find out more about these hormone disruptors + how to avoid them. More
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7 Toxic Ingredients in Everyday Beauty Products
The price of many organic beauty products can be pretty off-putting, but what’s more off-putting are the potential health impacts of the toxic ingredients in many beauty brands. These are 10 common offenders, how to spot them on the bottle, and some tips on choosing healthier beauty products. More
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Toluene :: Is There Something Nasty in Your Polish?
Toluene: what you need to know about safer nail polish. More
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Exfoliating Homemade Body Wash: Skip the dirty microbeads!
This homemade body wash uses all natural ingredients to exfoliate your skin without plastic microbeads! More
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Toxic Chemicals: Fragrance in Beauty Products (and how to avoid it)
It’s just one little ingredient on the back of the bottle but fragrance or parfum often means toxic chemicals lurking in your beauty products. More
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Toxic Chemicals: Skin Irritant Banned in EU, Still Allowed in U.S.
The EU has always been more strict when it came to toxic chemicals in beauty products, and they recently banned a chemical linked to eczema and allergic reactions. More
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Plastic Pollution: Micro-Beads from Body Scrubs Contaminating the Great Lakes
Micro-beads are in many beauty products, and they are contributing to plastic pollution in our waterways. Learn more about them and how to avoid them. More
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Fall Fashion: Cutest Organic Leggings for Fall
Looking for some ethical fall fashion that’s cute to boot? Check out these sweet handmade leggings! More
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The Parabens Debate: Are they safe or not?
Are parabens in cosmetics safe and natural? No. Here’s why. More
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Vegan Nail Polish: I Love OPI!
On the hunt for good, vegan nail polish? I just learned that OPI is cruelty free! More
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FDA Testing on Chemical Ingredients: Are we safe?
We’ve covered potentially toxic personal care ingredients to avoid in the past here at FeelGood Style, but a question that often comes up is why should people be concerned? After all, doesn’t the FDA test chemical ingredients and safeguard citizens when those chemicals turn out to not be safe? There are a number of reasons […] More
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