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
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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
SIX Sunscreen SHOCKERS! What You Need to Know to Protect Yourself!
Summer is here and that means relaxing beach days and festive pool parties. However, I cringe at the sun protection products I see other people buying and using and here are (6) shocking reasons why… Shocker # 1 – SPF is not an accurate predictor of protection! You may be surprised to learn the SPF number on your sunscreen… 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
Healthy Skin. Healthy You. Sweepstakes!
WIN an ARCONA Men’s Starter Kit & Women’s Basic Five Package in the His & Hers… Healthy Skin. Healthy You. Sweepstakes! ENTER TO WIN! A top of the line Arcona Men’s Skincare Kit & Women’s Basic Five Package Valued at $300.00!! Would you like to Pamper Yourself, Your Skin and Your Mate? Diamonds may be a girl’s… Read More
Sanitize Safely
We have become a self-professed, germ-phobic society where many people won’t even shake hands without fear of becoming ill. The implementation of antibacterial handy wipes at grocery store entrances and travel-sized hand sanitizer bottles stockpiled at every checkout stand has provided a sense of security for many weary people. However, is there a downside to… Read More
Toxic-Free Travel: 10 Tips to Healthier Trips (II)
As with our previous article, Toxic-Free Travel: 10 Tips to Healthier Trips – Part I, we are continuing the journey towards happier trails and toxic-free travel. Discover five more ways to make your taxing travel a little healthier. Now, sit back, relax and enjoy the rest! 6. AIR on the Side of Caution! Indoor is… Read More