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.
Posted on

Organic and Non-GMO Labels: What They Do—and Don’t—Tell You

by
As consumers become more aware of what goes into their food and personal care products, many are taking action with their wallets—choosing products that align with their personal standards for health, sustainability, and transparency. Labels such as organic, non-GMO, gluten-free, cruelty-free, and fair trade have become increasingly common, offering quick signals that a product meets certain criteria. Continue reading
Posted on

The Cloth Diaper Laundry Soap Controversy: What the Evidence Actually Shows

by
The rabbit hole of cloth diapers all started when I was asked at an event if our laundry soap is “safe” for cloth diapers. My immediate response at the time was simple: our soap is made with straightforward, well-understood ingredients, so there was no obvious reason it wouldn’t be. But I quickly learned that in the world of cloth diapering, “safe” doesn’t mean what most people think it means. It has been redefined into something far more specific, and far more confusing, than basic ingredient safety. Continue reading
Posted on

STINK! Documentary review

by
STINK! The Movie The Chemical Industry Doesn't Want You To SeeWe're not big on television, but every now and then we splurge with organic homemade pizza, a glass of wine, and sit down to enjoy a movie instead of a book. Last night was one of those nights. With everything geared up and almost ready for the holidays, and a huge to do list starting soon, it was a night to relax. But relax I did not. I got mad. Continue reading
You were not leaving your cart just like that, right?

You were not leaving your cart just like that, right?

Enter your details below to save your shopping cart for later. And, who knows, maybe we will even send you a sweet discount code :)