Growing up, I spent lots of time at my desk studying, and my mom would often nudge me to go outside to “breathe air.” She also insisted that I open my window before bed and first thing in the morning to ventilate my room. It was a given that the outdoor air was cleaner and …
When I hear news about wildfires anywhere on our planet, my heart goes out to the people and animals there. I know what it is like, I’ve been there. Indeed, smoke from wildfires was one of the reasons I left my beloved California after 22 years of living there. While fires cause multiple issues, this …
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 I realized I inevitably spent a third of my life on a mattress, I decided to make sure that my mattress was non-toxic. Before I knew anything about this subject, I had thought a mattress made with natural materials was good enough. Then I discovered that an ultimate criterion for a safe mattress was …
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Doesn’t your lip gloss make your lips look fuller and your face look brighter? I am glad I have found a clean beauty lip product that gives me peace of mind. Indeed, after researching every ingredient, I concluded that my new lip gloss ingredients are safe. Moreover, they are vegan, which creates an extra challenge …
If you have just switched to a non-toxic deodorant, give it some time. Apparently, there is a detoxifying period during which your safe deodorant may not work at its full capacity. And if you are considering improving your deodorant routine but are not sure which deodorant to choose, this ultimate guide is for you. When …
Do you have naturally coiled and dry hair and find it hard to locate a well-performing shampoo? Well, this post about Hairprint hair wash and conditioner may help you solve this problem. In fact, I have heard multiple times from women with natural coils that Hairprint worked well for them. By the way, I have …
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 …
Do you get upset when you notice your wrinkles? For me, it became an issue when I was in my twenties. Again and again, I visited spas in futile attempts to reverse the signs of aging. Looking back, I realize that there was not much to reverse then. Now, in my mid-forties, though I do …
How do you choose your sunscreen? For many, the main criterion is sun protection factor (SPF) – the higher the better. Though somewhat important, the SPF indicates the length in time, and not the quality, of protection. Say your skin burns after 15 minutes of sun exposure. Multiply the SPF value by 15 to get …
