Collagen supplements seem to be all the rage of late. Everyone is taking them and claiming they’re a must for healthier skin, hair, nails, and joints. Is this product just…
seasonal eczema: non toxic solutions for fall flare-ups
Eczema is a chronic skin condition that can cause excessively dry, itchy, inflamed patches of skin. Although it’s most likely to first develop during childhood, adults can develop it, too.…
the latest on endocrine disruptors: what a new study reveals and the critical problems still to be solved
The notorious “f” word has been in the news again recently. A new study was published showing that certain environmental toxins may be responsible for early puberty in children. One…
seasonal scent shift: how to safely switch up your scent for a seamless summer-to-fall transition
To us, summertime is all about pure sunshine, with notes of fresh coconut and vanilla giving tropical vibes all season long. While there’s nothing wrong with smelling beachy throughout the…
from home to dorm: creating non tox care packages your college kid will love
Whether it’s your first child or your fifth, sending your kid off to college is a big deal. You send them off into the world to learn and grow into…
break the cycle: how to model non tox choices for the next generation
We often hear about how projecting body image and diet culture onto children can be damaging. Parents who encourage weight loss or express dissatisfaction with their own body weight can…
top non tox choices for back to school
It seems like summer has barely begun and already kids in many parts of the country are heading back to school. If yours are among them, be sure to make…
the importance of collagen and elastin in skin firmness and 6 ways to support them naturally
Collagen and elastin are proteins produced by the human body. Collagen helps fibroblasts form in the dermis layer of your skin. Fibroblasts play a role in replacing dead skin cells…
not-so-secret ingredients revealed: how our overnight firming cream transforms your skin without toxins
“Get your beauty sleep” is a saying with real meaning behind it. In the overnight hours while you rest, your skin gets to work repairing and recovering after a day…
myth busted: baby products aren’t always safe
If it’s made for babies, it must be safe. Right? A recent Consumer Reports article says not so much. The unbiased informer of what’s safe, what works, and what lasts,…