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Soap vs Detergent: What’s Really in Your Cleanser?

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Why should you care whether you wash with real soap or a detergent cleanser? Aren’t they basically the same thing? Not quite. Products marketed as “soap” are not always true soap; many are actually synthetic detergent cleansers.1,2 That difference matters, because soaps and detergents are chemically different, regulated differently, and can raise different questions about skin tolerance, ingredient transparency, and overall health. Continue reading
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Organic and Non-GMO Labels: What They Do—and Don’t—Tell You

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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
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Are Cosmetics Really Safe? Common Myths About Cosmetic Safety

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As the 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.” When it comes to cosmetics and personal care products, that problem is everywhere. Many people assume these products are tightly regulated, thoroughly screened, and transparently labeled before they ever reach store shelves. The reality is more complicated. Continue reading
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JAMA Study Shows Sunscreen Chemicals Are Absorbed Into the Bloodstream

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As we warned nearly two years prior to the publication of this study, emerging scientific evidence suggested that many of the active ingredients used in sunscreens may penetrate the skin and enter systemic circulation. A study conducted by FDA scientists and published in the published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA)¹ confirmed that this is exactly what occurred when this question was put to the test. Read on to find out why this is important to your health. Continue reading
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