Think zinc and you probably think lifeguards with noses slathered in heavy white cream. While it is commonly known as a sunscreen ingredient, zinc oxide has come a long way…
toxins are trending: do you know what your teens are spending their money on?
The annual Piper Sandler Taking Stock with Teens® survey gives us a peek into how teens are spending their money and how it correlates to the economy. The most recent…
non toxic, eco-friendly gift ideas for 5 types of moms: perfect picks for every personality
Springtime is full of special gift-giving occasions — birthdays, graduations, Mother’s Day, and more. When it comes to picking out a gift for a mom — whether yours or someone…
toxic truths: how household cleaners impact women’s health and the earth (and what to use instead)
Every Earth Day, we’re reminded to recycle more, drive less, and love the planet a little better. But one of the most powerful ways to protect our environment and our…
how to harness the power of these 5 bug-repelling plants all season long
The return of spring awakens many living things. Some we look forward to — like crocuses, daffodils, and tulips, green tree frogs, and a variety of songbirds — and some…
breaking free from toxins: a step-by-step guide to embracing non-toxic living
As author Alice Hoffman wrote in her novel Incantation, “Once you know some things, you can’t unknow them. It’s a burden that can never be given away.” That’s a great…
popular acne products recalled due to benzene contamination: safe alternatives for your skin
Six popular acne products have recently been pulled from store shelves and online marketplaces due to a voluntary recall issued by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA). The recall…
spring into comfort: how to safely ease seasonal allergy symptoms
Depending on which area of the United States you’re in, spring allergies can start as early as February each year and last until early summer. This is due to the…
the “morning shed” trend: why it’s not as glorious as it seems
All over social media, people divulge their multi-step beauty routines, often inspiring others to follow suit. One of the latest beauty routine trends is called the “Morning Shed,” which stacks…
three spring cleaning trends for a healthier, happier home
Believe it or not, housecleaning has become trendy. Just a quick peek at any social media app will tell you that, as “cleanfluencers” (influencers who publish solely cleaning content) have…