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A new food safety bill has been introduced in Congress, and on the surface, it sounds like a step forward. The formal title is the FDA Review and Evaluation for Safe, Healthy and Affordable Foods Act of 2026, being discussed as the “FRESH” Act. Like many bills, the title sounds reassuring. Safe. Healthy. Affordable. Who could argue with that?
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Let’s be honest about something: our personal care habits didn’t develop in a vacuum. They were either passed down to us by our parents, or shaped by what we saw—television, advertisements, magazines, and now social media. Somewhere along the way, we were shown what “normal” looks like.
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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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The Hawaiian state government made headlines when it passed legislation restricting the use of certain sunscreen chemicals, specifically oxybenzone and octinoxate. These ingredients are widely used in conventional sunscreens, and the stated motivation for the ban centered primarily on environmental concerns—particularly coral reef damage.
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Recently, it has become trendy in the personal care industry to promote products that contain “plant stem cells,” often accompanied by claims of remarkable or even “miracle” benefits. In many cases, these claims are misleading—both in how the term is used and in what is actually present in the final product. In this article, I will break down exactly why that is. Continue reading
