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What’s the first thing your dog or cat does after a bath? Mine lick themselves clean. Yep, all those chemicals used in pet cleaning products go straight into your pet’s mouth. Lovely, huh? Continue reading
Author: Tober
Tober is the founder of Nature’s Complement, where she focuses on ingredient transparency, product safety, and helping consumers make more informed decisions about the products they use on their bodies. Her background includes biology and biotechnology research, and her work today centers on researching ingredients, formulating products with integrity, and educating others through science-based articles.
Tober started Nature's Complement after developing adverse reactions to many of the common personal care products found on store shelves, and now works on her business full time while continuing to research health and developing products for her business.
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What If?: Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical Questions
Despite my recent book reviews, I don't strictly read health related books, I read some for enjoyment as well, though usually the ones I recommend are based on facts, so I don't write reviews often on "silly" books. But sometimes you need a break, Continue reading
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And why I don't share my formulas.
I often get asked for my product formula recipes, and sometimes I get asked how long it takes me to develop one of my creams. The first question I cannot answer, for reasons I’ll explain below. The second question took me some time to really evaluate and figure out what the true answer is. You see, there’s a difference between following a recipe in a cookbook and creating something truly exceptional. Continue reading
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The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
What a surprisingly fascinating read. I say surprisingly because I really wasn't looking forward to reading the book. Well, sort of… let me clarify: I was searching through audio-books at my local library, in hopes of finding more good books to listen to during my travels. I saw this one by chance, and it caught my attention Continue reading
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I always find it interesting when I'm at an event, showcasing my product line, how one of the first things folks do is pick up one of my jars of cream and take in a whiff to enjoy whatever scent I have to offer them. At first people were sometimes disappointed, as most of my products are unscented. Continue reading
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Pandora's Lunchbox: How Processed Food Took Over the American Meal
This book made me angry, well... not really, but really. Let me clarify. I listened to this book on audiobook during my travels, and found myself completely immersed in the wise wisdom discovered here, that was until I got home, and proceeded to tell my husband about Continue reading
