Last updated on June 25th, 2018There is a lot of negative information about dimethicone on the Internet. In fact, this is one of the most controversial ingredients I have seen in my career as a consumer products researcher and educator. … Continued
There is a secret I learned while reading numerous shampoo/conditioner labels. I’d like to share it with you today because it will help you choose the right shampoo and conditioner for your hair type without even trying them. Hint: We … Continued
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 … Continued
Last updated on October 18th, 2015The FDA has been talking about regulating triclosan since 1974, but to date, has not acted to protect consumers. Tired of waiting? You don’t have to wait anymore! Since the FDA is not going to … Continued
Last updated on March 30th, 2017In this post, I intend to persuade you to avoid using chlorine bleach in your homes. Most likely, you have heard that chlorine bleach is not the most eco-friendly product, but you might not know … Continued
Last updated on December 3rd, 2016Toxic flame retardants in upholstered furniture have been a hot topic lately because they cause an array of health problems, from decreased memory and thyroid problems to birth defects and cancer. A lot of people have heard … Continued
Last updated on August 14th, 2015Last Tuesday I attended a free webinar hosted by the Green Science Policy Institute, a non-profit organization that provides scientific data to government, industry, and non-governmental organizations. The Green Science Policy Institute has played a … Continued
Last updated on July 28th, 2014After reading a lot of confusing product descriptions on the Internet and on product labels, I thought that it would be a good idea to create a list of available regulations governing toxic chemicals in … Continued
Last updated on October 2nd, 2017What is formaldehyde? Formaldehyde is a colorless pungent toxic gas in solution made by oxidizing methanol, a toxic, colorless, volatile flammable liquid alcohol. What is formaldehyde’s health impact on humans? People exposed … Continued
Last updated on November 9th, 2017What Are Phthalates? Phthalates (pronounced “thah-lates”) are esters of phthalic acid. The most common use for them is as a “plasticiser” – i.e. that which makes plastics flexible and not brittle. Have you noticed … Continued