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

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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
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Hidden Hormones: Why Consumers Are Boycotting Endocrine-Disrupting Products

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Public controversy surrounding major advertising campaigns from large consumer product companies has, at times, led to calls for boycotts. While much of that attention tends to focus on messaging and social issues, it often overlooks a far more consequential concern: the ingredients used in everyday personal care and household products. Rather than weighing in on advertising decisions, this article redirects that attention toward the growing body of scientific evidence surrounding certain chemical exposures—and what they may mean for human health. Read on to better understand these concerns and how to make more informed choices for yourself and your family. Continue reading
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