PEGs in Your Cosmetics? Why & How to Avoid
PEGs are on our Ingredients to Avoid list. Find out why and how to ID them on product labels. More
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in Natural Beauty, Toxic IngredientsPEGs are on our Ingredients to Avoid list. Find out why and how to ID them on product labels. More
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in Natural Beauty, Toxic IngredientsWhen we think fragrance, we think artificial, strong, toxic. But like organic cosmetics in general, not all fragrances are created equally. More
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in Natural Beauty, Toxic IngredientsDEA & TEA are on our Cosmetic Ingredients to Avoid List. Find out why… More
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in Natural Beauty, Sunscreen, Toxic Ingredients, UncategorizedSummer 2013 is upon us, and The Environmental Working Group has once again released its hugely popular annual Sunscreen Guide, bringing with it a new season of debate regarding sunscreen ingredients and safety. As the owner of a store specializing in non-toxic beauty and personal care products, you can imagine the sheer volume of questions […] More
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in Beauty Supplies, Natural Beauty, Toxic IngredientsDon’t you just hate how babies smell? All sweet and powdery? If you’ve ever wished your baby could smell less like a baby and more like synthetic fragrances, Dolce and Gabbana has you covered with their new baby cologne! More
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in Natural Beauty, Toxic Ingredients, UncategorizedWith a sea of so-called natural cosmetics on the market, one reader wants to know where to begin. Read on for the break down on choosing truly safe beauty and personal care products… More
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in Natural Beauty, Skin Smart, Toxic IngredientsChanging seasons always do a number on our skin, and a facial can help restore balance and give you a glowing complexion, no matter what the season! Check out this 5-step at-home facial! More
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in Natural Beauty, Toxic IngredientsWhen you see talcum powder on a product label, you probably assume it’s a-OK, but according to data from the American Cancer Society, talcum powder might be linked to cancer. More
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in Healthy Habits, Natural Beauty, Skin Smart, Toxic IngredientsDr. Bronner’s is more than just a soap company. It’s a company with a conscience and a fascinating back story. More
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in Natural Beauty, Natural Hair Care, Skin Smart, Toxic IngredientsCosmetics giant Johnson & Johnson has finally pledged to remove “ingredients of concern,” like dioxane and formaldehyde, from their cosmetics by 2015. They’re also cleaning up their children’s products by the end of next year. More
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in DIY + Tutorial, Natural Beauty, Skin Smart, Toxic IngredientsThe best way to fight breakouts is by preventing them in the first place, both from the inside out and on the surface. A healthy diet full of fruits and veggies can go a long way towards healthier skin, and drinking plenty of water can also help prevent breakouts. On the outside, it’s of course important to keep your face clean, but you can add a little oomph to your breakout-fighting routine with this tomato lemon face mask! More
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in DIY + Tutorial, Healthy Habits, Summer, Toxic IngredientsCombat the seemingly inevitable summer cold with three DIY recipes! More
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in Natural Beauty, Natural Hair Care, Toxic IngredientsThis mask is great because the bananas are packed full of nutrients such as potassium, vitamin B6, folate and other good-for-your-hair ingredients while the coconut milk contains lauric acid which helps to keep your hair strong and cleans away any dead skin cells which may have gotten trapped in your tresses. More
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in Natural Beauty, Skin Smart, Toxic IngredientsI will be honest here and say that I am terrible about shaving in general. I tend to shave more in the summer but even then it’s usually when we’re headed to the beach, pool, or lake, and I shave my bikini line less often than my pits or legs because I seem to get itchy razor burn no matter what I do.
That’s where Project FIG comes in. Their mission is to give women (and men, but the company was started by and for women) healthier skin choices. More
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in Natural Beauty, Skin Smart, Summer, Toxic IngredientsTired of bumpy, itchy skin after you shave your bikini line? There are lots of store-bought products that you can use to treat razor burn, but they’re often full of mystery ingredients. Next time you shave, try one of these simple, natural solutions to razor burn instead! More
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in Healthy Habits, Natural Beauty, Toxic IngredientsA recent discovery of toxins in “non-toxic” nail polish highlights that there is still a long way to go in the cosmetics reform journey. More
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in Natural Beauty, Reviews, Skin Smart, Toxic IngredientsA review of Coop One-Oh-Eight’s facial serums.
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in Natural Beauty, Natural Hair Care, Toxic IngredientsUsed with the correct carrier oils, essential oils can treat dandruff and psoriasis of the scalp, alopecia arreata, and itchy scalp. The right oils can actually reduce oiliness. They can also smooth, soften, and reduce split ends in dry hair as well as encouraging circulation in the scalp. These 5 oils are the most versatile and useful for promoting gorgeous hair. More
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in Feelgood Quickies, Natural Beauty, Toxic IngredientsDo you know what the terms “organic” and “natural” on your cosmetic labels really mean? Read on to find out… More
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in Natural Beauty, Toxic IngredientsAre we exposed to lead in our cosmetics? A recent study shows one more reason why buying green is a good thing… More
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in Natural Beauty, Reviews, Toxic IngredientsI have tried a lot of natural deodorants. I mean, a LOT of them. I have 7 different sorts in my bathroom right now, and those are just the ones I’m using at the moment. One of the keys to effective natural deodorant use is rotating them out, so I always keep a few in the cabinet. Of course, when the folks at Naturally Fresh offered to send me a couple of their natural deodorants to test, I jumped at the chance! I mean, what’s 2 more tubes in my growing collection of deodorants, right? More