Do you use coconut milk in cooking? I use it to make curry – a dish where taste, nutrition, and ease of preparation meet. However, buying the right kind is not easy because even organic coconut cream may come in a chemical-leaching container. You may have noticed “BPA-free” claims on many food containers. What I …
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 …
Since I was a teenager, I have always loved wearing makeup. And now, in my late forties, I rely on makeup (and non-toxic skincare) to enhance my youthful looks. However, after researching beauty product ingredients as my full-time occupation, I raised my safety criteria. When I started trying many newly emerged safe cosmetic brands (not …
When you exercise, how much do you care about your athletic accessories? I have discovered that I care a lot. Indeed, unless I wear the right clothes and use the right mat, I do not feel motivated enough. Since my exercise routine involves yoga or Pilates, a good non-toxic yoga mat is a must-have for …
Looking for a clean yoga mat? You probably expect it to be comfortable for your yoga practice and to have no bad chemical smell. You may also want it to contain zero potentially harmful chemicals and cause no environmental issues. Clearly, looking for a comfortable natural yoga mat can be frustrating in and of itself. …
Whether your pancakes will slide off the frying pan easily or stick to it may set your mood for the whole day. My husband used to look forward to making pancakes because of the ease of removing them from the pan. It made him feel good as a cook. When I replaced all the non-stick …
Every step a manufacturer takes towards consumer safety is worth acknowledging. Yet another company has made an exciting change that you are going to learn about. Indeed, Beautycounter has disclosed their heavy metal test reports for 10 products on their website. This is great news! Read on to find out why knowing about heavy metals …
Hair is a sensitive subject for women, isn’t it? The styling, the washing, the coloring – all these issues are superseded with the ultimate desire to preserve and beautify hair. So, the question is: which products can help with that, or at least, not make it worse? Suppose you decide that you will start coloring …
As we are rapidly approaching the holiday season, I have decided to put together a list of gift ideas. I own and use many of the items on this holiday gift idea list; others – I wish I had. (The item with an asterisk means that I would love to receive that item as a holiday …
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 …
