Today we will talk about shampoo ingredients to avoid. But our conversation is not going to be about parabens, sulfates, or phthalates, and not even about petrochemicals. In fact, you are going to learn something that can help you become … Continued
You will not believe it but at the age of 25 I was obsessed with not getting old. I visited beauty salons in futile attempts to reverse my aging. In addition to what I considered to be wrinkles, I had … Continued
Some cosmetic manufacturers say that their fragrance is natural. Today you are going to learn what natural fragrance can mean. What does “natural” mean? Manufacturers often use the word “natural” to describe products we put on … Continued
You have probably heard that shampoos and conditioners can be potentially harmful to your health. They can increase the risk of skin irritation, allergic reactions, and hair loss, and can even contain ingredients linked to endocrine disruption and cancer. But … Continued
Last updated on February 27th, 2019Let me start by saying that there are no certified organic lip gloss products (or makeup products for that matter) to my knowledge. Sometimes we call a lip gloss “organic” because it has organic ingredients … Continued
Last updated on February 20th, 2019Toothpastes are like lipsticks – we use them every day (if you’re a woman) but give little thought to what they are made of. To form my opinion about the safety of a product, I … Continued
Last updated on March 14th, 2019Buying a water filter is a challenging task. If you do not get it right the first time, correcting your mistake can be time consuming and very costly. There are so many water filtration systems. … Continued
Many of you are familiar with the Skin Deep Database powered by the Environmental Working Group (EWG), a US non-profit organization dedicated to protecting human health and the environment. The Skin Deep Cosmetics Database has rated over 73,000 products and is a good … Continued
I started this blog after I had been searching for a toxin-free baby shampoo for over a month. Somewhere in the midst of the research, I realized that most liquid soaps are not even soaps but detergents made of synthetic … Continued
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine is one of many newly emerging surfactants. A surfactant (aka cleansing agent) is an ingredient that creates lather and makes your shampoo or body wash foam. It is now commonly used in shampoos, bath washes, and detergents. … Continued