Is it the numbing agents that make baby shampoos tear-free? Frankly speaking, I had heard the rumor about soap manufacturers using numbing agents to make their shampoos tear-free. But I had never heard any specifics, such as the names of those agents or shampoos per se. Yet, I felt uneasy about buying a baby shampoo …
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After I discovered that bisphenol A (BPA) may leach from the can lining into food, I ditched canned food altogether. Well, almost all canned food. I still ate canned sardines, taking solace in the label statement “No BPA used in can lining.” Then I called the company to ask what they used instead of BPA, …
Grateful is how I feel about dentists, dental products, and dentistry in general. A dentist’s office is what unites us all, regardless of age, status, and gender. Unlike many other life experiences, hardly anyone has escaped the experience of going to the dentist. Although modern dentistry is a far cry from what it used to …
The US law requires that manufacturers disclose most ingredients in baby wipes. But in practice, they often contain undisclosed ingredients. Today you will learn about the worst hidden ingredients in baby wipes, so you can make informed decisions. It is important to read the ingredients and call manufacturers for the latest information because they make …
Just before I went into labor, my husband and I realized that we had no crib mattress for the coming baby (I know, right!). As a born problem-solver, my husband told me not to worry and locked himself in his office. Twenty minutes later, he came out to excitingly inform me that he had just …
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 …
On hearing the word “makeup,” do you first think of eyeshadow, mascara, and lipstick, or do you envision liquid foundation? One way or another, my makeup is definitely incomplete without my liquid foundation. Besides safety, I appreciate it when foundation matches my skin tone and spreads well. I also like it when it evens out …
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Do you practice yoga or Pilates? Both practices have become a vital part of my health maintenance routine. If I skip a few days, my body lets me know right away. So, since I must exercise regularly, I need a good, and, most importantly, safe yoga mat. Unfortunately, if you are not careful you may …
Eco-friendly yoga mats have become a popular search term on internet search engines. More and more manufacturers recognize growing consumer demand for sustainable yoga mats. But what does it mean exactly? Does eco-friendly automatically mean that a product is safe for your health? In this post, you will read about my experience with three yoga …
How can beauty products, intended for such a noble purpose, cause so many health concerns? True, permanent hair color, makeup, and nail polish give us an emotional boost and make us feel better about ourselves. Let us make sure, though, that we are not paying for positive emotions with our physical health. Hence, knowing the …
