Obviously, no one wakes up and says “You know what? Today, I’m going to color my lips with toxins!” Yet every day we do, because some of the most popular brands on the market contain heavy metals, petrochemicals, and other…
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Truth is, many of us are washing our hair with dirty shampoo… even when we’re spending a small fortune on high-end products from the salon. Yep! No matter the price, nearly all the shampoos at the supermarket, the mall –…
We’re always told to read the ingredients label before we buy anything, right? Whether we’re looking at snacks, supplements, or personal care products, it’s definitely good advice. I do it (and suggest it) all the time. But even though I…
Did you know? The skin on our lips is actually four times thinner than the skin covering the rest of our face. And while sweat and oil glands moisturize the rest of our body, our lips neither sweat nor excrete…
Over the past several years, well-known cosmetic brands have come under fire as their lipsticks were found to be contaminated with lead and other dangerous heavy metals. The negative media attention pushed consumers to look more closely at the ingredients…
I aim to eat mostly organic foods and buy mostly organic skincare. But why? What does the term “organic” really entail? First, let’s clarify a few of the basics. 1. When we talk about “organic”, we are referring only to…