Author: Rob the polymath

We have long supported the mission of the EWG to educate the public about the health hazards of many personal care product ingredients, and how to choose products that contain only safe ingredients. So we are happy to report (though not surprised) that Continue reading

Concerns about chemical exposure are not limited to personal-care products. Many everyday household items contribute to cumulative exposure in ways most consumers rarely consider. Understanding where those exposures originate allows people to make more informed decisions about what they bring into their homes. Continue reading

The Hawaiian state government recently passed a bill that would ban two sunscreen chemicals, specifically oxybenzone and octinoxate. These two organic chemicals are very commonly used in sunscreen products. The reason for the ban is explained well by Continue reading

Recently it has become trendy in the personal care industry to tout products that contain “plant stem cells” which are claimed to confer miracle benefits. This is mostly fraudulent advertising in both claims and composition, and with this article I will explain exactly why. Continue reading

To some people this may seem like an unusual question to ask. But I think it is one of the most important questions you can ask today. So let’s dig into why this question even matters. Continue reading