“Organic” has become a popular word used by manufacturers of different types of products to convey a sense of safety. If you read my blog, you know that I am a strong advocate for transparency in the marketplace so that consumers can help police it with their purchases, and so that we know whether we …
There are lots of different facial cleansers out there. But how do you know which non-toxic facial cleanser will work the best for you? Well, I think the first step is to know that there are different types and understand their differences. Then, do not be afraid to try an unfamiliar product. Ultimately, you …
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I love wearing mascara, especially if it is a safe mascara that works well. Don’t you? Long and voluminous eyelashes make me feel beautiful and even more energized. Over the years in my search for the best safe mascara, I have read ingredients of and tried many mascaras made with natural and organic ingredients. …
Today I’d like to share with you some very exciting news. There is an unprecedented service that you will be interested in learning about because it concerns clean water – an absolutely critical component of our health. There are so many water filter systems sold today. But, how do you choose the best water …
I often hear stories about babies, and even some adults, having reactions to something in their baby washes. Have you ever read their lists of ingredients? Many are full of ingredients that are difficult to pronounce and understand. Some of you are allergic to even coconut oil. So, what to do? My recommendation is to …
Since many of you asked me to write an update on my health after the explant surgery, I am happy to do it. I am not one who usually likes to talk about myself, but if it helps others, I am all for it. There will be some good news so keep reading and …
Update as of May 11, 2018 Let me tell you what has happened since I published the Beautycounter review in April of 2017. First of all, I think Beautycounter non-colorant ingredients are safer than those used by a lot of mainstream brands. So if you are using something like Lancome or Maybelline, you …
Originally I reviewed the ingredients of the Old Spice Denali Fresh Collection Antiperspirant & Deodorant because this is what my husband used at the time, so I got curious. I hated the smell of it. Old Spice changed the formulation and this review is dedicated to Old Spice Denali Fresher Collection Antiperspirant Invisible Gold. …
This is probably not a newsflash, but most dishwasher detergents including dishwasher powder products can contain ingredients that are not good for us or for the environment. Typically, they fall into four types. The first type is phosphates. Phosphates leak into water systems and promote the overgrowth of algae, which depletes the water’s oxygen …
Cyclopentasiloxane (its full chemical name is decamethylcyclopentasiloxane), commonly known as D5, is a chemical that belong to the group of cyclomethicones aka methyl siloxanes. Siloxanes are found in lots of hair care and skin care products as conditioners that leaves hair and skin with a soft, silky, and moist feeling. You can identify …
