Are you sometimes overwhelmed by all the choices we have as consumers? You would think that a large variety would make it easier to choose. However, I have noticed that the more choices we have, the more difficult it is to decide. We are bombarded with doubts and questions: why this one and not that …
Regular hydration is vital for your health, but is all water good for you? Studying the issue of clean drinking water, I have discovered several facts. First, it is not the best idea to determine the quality of drinking water based solely on its taste. Second, bottled water is not as safe as the water …
Doesn’t it sound enticing to have a pan that replaces eight traditional pieces of cookware? Our Place Always Pan promises just that. Since many of you have asked me for my opinion on this ceramic non-stick cookware, let me share my thoughts. Our Place is yet another company that claims to produce “non-toxic non-stick ceramic …
Do you agree with the saying that nobody likes change, but everyone likes improvement? When it comes to women, we long for a change from time to time, especially in appearance. One of the simple ways to do it is to change the color of your hair. Hence, finding a safe hair color becomes a …
What is the deal with sodium borate, aka borax? Is it the same as boric acid? Is it safer or more toxic? Many of you have asked me what I think about them from the safety standpoint. I have noticed that there is a lot of misinformation, or myths, on the Internet. What happens is …
Do you feel sometimes that you need an advanced degree just to purchase some products these days? The market is flooded with goods whose ingredients leave much to be desired. Thus, a mere shampoo or body lotion purchase turns into an investigation that devours your precious time and energy. All you want is to find …
Doesn’t your lip gloss make your lips look bigger and your face more youthful? Of course, it would be great if it were organic, too. The truth is, however, that there is no certified organic lip gloss (or makeup for that matter). We may call it “organic” because of its certified ingredients, such as botanical …
After the very first try, I was addicted. I have no idea how I lived without this water-resistant brow pomade before. This product not only colors my brows but also conditions them to stimulate hair growth. In addition, it helps me achieve natural-looking yet silky, shapely, and luxurious eyebrows. If you use brow makeup, this …
How do you choose a shampoo? For example, you can go by looks, familiarity, price, recommendation, habit, performance, and/or advertisement. And how should you choose a shampoo? The answer is – by ingredients. I have been reading shampoo ingredients since 2012 and published my study of over a hundred shampoos. It will help you choose …
Do you prefer a foaming shampoo to a non-foaming one? Me, too! The ingredient that creates lather is called a surfactant, or cleansing agent. In this post, you will learn about cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine – one of many newly emerging surfactants that is especially popular in shampoos for curly hair. In addition, you will see it …
