Masking body odor is an essential part of everyday hygiene. When choosing a deodorant, you can opt for a natural deodorant or a traditional antiperspirant. Traditional antiperspirants, however, typically contain toxic components which can include triclosan, propylene glycol, aluminum, BHT (butylated hydroxytoluene), synthetic fragrances and other harmful hormone disrupting preservatives like parabens. Contrarily, natural deodorants… Read More
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5 Homemade Substitutes for Beauty Products
By guest blogger, Ashley Lipman Did you know the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) admits “no legal requirements” exist that require cosmetics companies to test their products for safety? Of the 10,000 chemicals that can be used in cosmetic formulations, a mere 11 have been restricted or banned by the FDA; that’s a stark comparison… Read More
The Green Picket Fence Sweepstakes!
ENTER TO WIN ! (1) Ecostore USA Green Home Cleaning Gift Basket including: Oxywhitener Laundry Liquid Dishwash Liquid All Purpose Cleaner Hand soap (Manuka Honey) Nappy Balm Baby Body Wash Baby soap Sleepytime bath Moisturizer (2) Shampoos + conditioners A $152.50 Value!! in the… Green Picket Fence Sweepstakes! The dream of an adorable home surrounded… 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