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Posted on June 23, 2019 June 24, 2019

Should You Only Buy Products That Carry the Organic or Non-GMO Seal?

As consumers become more aware of what goes into their food and personal care products, they are taking action with their wallets and purses by choosing to purchase products that meet higher standards for their health and beauty requirements. For example, choosing to buy organic, non-GMO, gluten free, Continue reading

Posted on June 22, 2019 June 23, 2019

Myths On Cosmetics Safety

by Rob the polymath

As the famous saying goes, "It ain’t what you don’t know that gets you into trouble. It’s what you know for sure that just ain’t so." Unfortunately when it comes to the cosmetics and body care/personal care product industries, there are a lot of myths out there that "just ain't so". Which is why we decided to repost this great article from EWG that debunks several of the most common (and dangerous) myths out there. Continue reading

Posted on May 11, 2019 May 11, 2019

New JAMA Study Shows Sunscreen Chemicals ARE Absorbed Systemically

by Rob the polymath

As we warned nearly two years ago, scientific evidence shows that many of the active ingredients used in sunscreens penetrate the skin and end up circulating systemically throughout the body. A new study conducted by FDA scientists recently published in the Journal of the American Medial Association (JAMA) found that this is exactly what happened when this question was put to the test. Read on to find out why this is important to your health. Continue reading

Posted on April 10, 2019 April 10, 2019

3,999 Ingredients Hide Behind The Word “Fragrance”

by Rob the polymath

While originally published way back in 2010, this information doesn't seem to be reaching all those that are interested. We decided to repost this info as it is hardly outdated. If anything, there is ever more research to show that this is true and problematic. In case you didn't know: 3,163 ingredients hide behind the word "fragrance". (Actually it is 3,999+ now.) Continue reading

Posted on February 24, 2019

The Cloth Diaper Laundry Soap Controversy is a Scam

by Tober

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 was that it's all natural, so there's no reason it wouldn't be safe. However I was corrected in my assumption regarding what was meant by "safe." Continue reading

Posted on February 4, 2019 February 13, 2019

A Vital Reason To Boycott Procter & Gamble – That Has Nothing To Do With Their Recent Ad

by Rob the polymath

Controversy surrounding a recent Gillette ad by Precter & Gamble (P&G) has led some to initiate boycotts of Gillette and Procter & Gamble products. My goal is not to focus on assessment of their ad. Rather, I would like to redirect all this attention to a serious problem that has been created by P&G, and other consumer product manufacturers. Read on to learn how to protect yourself and your family. Continue reading