Most of us don’t think twice about stocking up on deodorants, lotions, and body washes–particularly when they are on sale–only to stash them in a closet until needed. Sometimes it can take several months to use up stored bottles of personal hygiene products. Often, however, we don’t consider what might be added to allow these… Read More
Healthy Personal Care
DEODORANT DANGERS: Ingredients to Lose & Those to Choose
By Ava Anderson Want B.O.? Heck no. We all want to smell good. But, more than likely, your deodorant really stinks! It can be extremely confusing when you are instructed to “avoid this,” “do that” or “never-ever use this or that!” What products, you may be asking, Am I supposed to use and trust? Similar… Read More
Pinkwashing: A Growing Concern
In case the plastering of pink-ribbon adorned products was not enough make you “aware” that that October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we felt it was fitting to remind you. But, is there anyone left who needs reminding? Ron and I have been indirectly affected by breast cancer, which today, affects 1 in 8… Read More
Johnson & Johnson Cleaning Up Their Act – SOMEwhat
By Ava Anderson A round of applause to Johnson & Johnson for publicly announcing they will remove some toxins, from some of their products, at some point…in the next 3 years! It’s a start – and a brilliant publicity campaign – but I, personally, don’t want ANY known toxins or endocrine disrupters in ANY products starting NOW! At… Read More
“Fragrance” Stinks!
The ingredient “Fragrance” is not exactly a bed of roses. Rather, it is a catch-all term for a cocktail consisting of up to hundreds of toxic ingredients. This dangerous, synthetic cocktail can be found in the majority of the products we use (and trust) on a daily basis. Ava Anderson, Founder of Ava Anderson Non… Read More
Clean Up Your Chemical “Body Burden” from Personal Care Products
1. LET’S GET STARTED! Line up your personal care product bottles; ingredient labels facing you. Ignore pretty packaging and dazzling claims like “pure,” “natural,” and “organic” on the front. Manufactures spend millions on what to say on this front label to get you to buy. Here is your new mantra – “It’s all about the… Read More
The Truth About Phthalates
You can have the best deadbolt locks, the most secure windows and the loudest alarm—and still be in mortal danger. What from? Your house. Your castle. Su casa. Or, more accurately, the products contained within. Today’s criminal risk isn’t necessarily a thief climbing through your window in search of your purse or jewelry. Rather, these… Read More
Green Your Routine – In the Bathroom!
One of the most important reasons to green your life is to demonstrate respect and compassion for wildlife and the environment. Every choice we make in our personal lives has an immediate and direct effect on both wildlife and delicate, precious eco-systems. This is especially true for cosmetics, personal care, cleaning and laundry products we… Read More