Have you ever been lured into buying a cleaning product based on what its package said? “Spring fresh,” “kills 99.99% of germs,” “industrial strength,” “new and improved formula,” “best natural cleaner” – all these proclamations sound very appealing to us. The simple reason we think we need all these products is marketing. We really don’t …
When you type the phrase “non-toxic soap” into a search engine, a lot of brands come up, including Mrs. Meyer’s. But are they non-toxic just because your search engine thinks they might be? What constitutes toxic free soap? And what is soap to begin with? In this post, we will discuss the difference between soap …
In 2016, the FDA admitted that there was no proof of the effectiveness of antibacterial soap. The CDC advises us to wash hands with plain soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Therefore, in this post, we will talk about safe hand soap. You will find out what constitutes the best hand soap among …
Are you afraid of all these unpronounceable ingredients you see on the wet wipes packaging? I was! In 2013, after buying a box of baby wipes from Costco, I decided to research each ingredient before using the wipes on my baby. Long story short, that box is still sitting in our garage unopened. Today, you …
Today you will learn about the safest shampoo that does not contain any soap. How do I know that it is the safest? Well, it is a bit of a crazy story. I compared over 112 shampoos by studying each ingredient of each shampoo and then created a rating system. Today you will also find …
In the morning, you rush to get a healthy breakfast and get your kids to school. At least you don’t have to wash your hair – it’s still good to go after yesterday’s wash. Later in the day, right before an important meeting, you notice that your hair is not as fresh as you hoped …
I’m so happy that my favorite non-toxic makeup brand Crunchi came out with a non-toxic eyeliner. Before we delve into the ingredients of this pencil eyeliner, let me tell you why Crunchi is my favorite makeup brand. Why I like Crunchi makeup We know from some independent studies and the FDA website that makeup ingredients …
Do you know how I knew that my skincare routine was good? Traveling to the mountains put my skin care products through the ultimate test. Having dry skin is uncomfortable to say the least. It flakes, itches, tightens, reddens and wrinkles suddenly look deeper. Having large pores and yet flaking skin is the worst. Today, …
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Today’s post – a step-by-step guide to a safe shampoo for pregnancy – is inspired by multiple requests from my readers who are soon-to-be mothers. I have observed that during pregnancy women start realizing their responsibility for the baby they are carrying. Many women want to be sure that the products they use on their …
You may have read a lot of raving product descriptions from shampoo manufacturers – all deeming their shampoos safe. But the customer reviews paint a different picture, describing cases of awful dandruff and even hair loss. How do you know that a brand that’s trending now is actually safe for you to use? What constitutes …
