Skin sensitivity or allergies can cause uncomfortable symptoms like burning, tingling, itching, tightness, and even pain when a particular substance is applied. Fragrance is a common skin allergen, so many…
why you should think twice about those cookie-scented bath products on store shelves
Who doesn’t love cookies? Not just any cookie, but a Girl Scout cookie? Each year, the famous girl empowerment non profit tempts us with deliciousness, just after we’ve made our…
how ditching the straighteners and embracing your natural curl could change your life
Straightening naturally curly or wavy hair is a trend whose demise is long overdue. It’s time consuming, damaging to hair, and could be damaging to your health. Using a flat…
4 simple steps to safe summer foot prep
Spring and summer come with stylish sandals and carefree flip flops. As lovely as the warmer weather feels, are you sure your feet are ready to be on display? A…
beware: these 10 toxins could be lurking in your laundry
Aside from when you’re bathing, changing outfits, or strutting around naked (hey, you do you!), your skin is in contact with clothing or linens for almost an entire 24-hour period.…
discover the truth behind 7 toxic cleaning hacks
There are so many cleaning hacks out there, touted on social media as the solution to all your home cleaning dilemmas. When you’re looking for safe alternatives to the toxic…
residue, pollution, and health issues: what toxic cleaners leave behind
Ever feel like you could wipe down, mop, scrub, and scour your home from top to bottom, again and again, and it would never feel truly clean? Sticky residues and…
make a fresh start this spring with these 7 natural cleaning ingredients
It’s that time of year. The weather is looking up and we suddenly feel the need to clean all the things. But are you really cleaning all the things if…
what is pinkwashing and why is it so important?
We’ve talked before about greenwashing — when a company makes “green,” “all natural,” and “organic” claims despite being anything but. Pinkwashing is similar. It’s when a company slaps a pink…
sweating the small stuff: the toxic truth about deodorants
Worried about the potential risks associated with the ingredients in your deodorant? You would think that if a product is sold in a store, it’s passed some kind of safety…