Feeling skeptical about whether any of the many toothpastes in the dental hygiene aisle at your local stores are as safe as they claim to be? We don’t blame you.…
the ABCs of clear skin: your back-to-school guide
Which came first, stress or the pimple? It’s a vicious cycle experienced by teens (and probably teachers and parents!) throughout the school year but especially during the first few months…
handling toxic back-to-school concerns: a grownups’ guide
Back-to-school time is not just about the kiddos. It’s also about the kiddos’ grownups, like you, who worry about their littles (even the littles who are in high school and…
taking charge of your health: making informed, non toxic choices for cancer prevention and care
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website, cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States and one in every five deaths in the…
why the american dental association seal is a red flag for toothpaste
You might think toothpaste ingredients are no big deal for your long-term health since you spit toothpaste out after brushing. But chemicals are quickly absorbed by the lining of your…
10 toxins to steer clear of this baby shower season
August is the most popular birth month in the United States, so ‘tis the season for baby showers! If you have a baby shower on your calendar this summer, be…
4 reasons why you’ll love a rollerball scent (especially this one!) more than a spray
Rollerball scents are in this year, and for good reason. Here are just four reasons we think you’ll fall in love with a rollerball over a spray: Precise application. A…
why teens love fragranced products and what you can do to protect them
We’ve talked a lot about how awful fragrance is — made up of an untold number of toxins, including phthalates, which are known carcinogens used to help make fragrance last…
so you resolved to go non toxic. what now?
so you resolved to go non toxic. what now? You want to go non toxic? Yay! Maybe you just need a little refresher on a previous commitment to reduce toxins…
how choice of preservatives affects product safety
how choice of preservatives affects product safety It’s been widely reported that a well-known manufacturer of mass-marketed products is under fire, not for the first time, due to claims of…