Halloween is right around the corner, so I thought it appropriate to share with you a scary and gloomy “story.” Ready? Hair-raising movies, ghosts, and the like may be frightening, but do you know what’s even scarier? Pervasive and persistent, toxic…
Several years ago, I had the good fortune of being able to spend a day at the Dead Sea. It was amazing and truly healing. I swam in the sea, soaked up the sun, and enjoyed slathering the Dead Sea…
I’ve always been under the impression that titanium dioxide (TiO2), which is a natural mineral, is a great alternative to other chemicals used in sunscreens and skin care products that block UV radiation, because it doesn’t penetrate the skin, but…
I love lemons. I use them in my green cleaning to bleach, disinfect, and remove hard water stains and soap scum. I also use them to enhance my health and well being as noted in my “Zest Up Your Wellness…
Yes, hair-raising movies and spooky Halloween decor might send a chill up your spine, but you should be just as frightened of some of the ingredients found in your personal care, home, and cleaning products! I know I was when…
What else can you do with Vodka besides make a White Russian? Lots! Vodka has many practical household and personal care uses from all-natural beauty potions to green cleaning solutions to jewelry cleaning. Check out these 10 smashing reasons to give…
What does hair conditioner, your favorite white t-shirt, food packaging, and laundry detergent have in common? They all could potentially contain optical brighteners! Optical brighteners are a pesky class of synthetic chemicals with negative health and environmental effects that manufacturers love adding…
What does toothpaste, bedding, toys, dish soap, and facial wash all have in common? They could all potentially contain Triclosan! Triclosan is an antibacterial and bacteriocidal agent that is added to an insane number of consumer goods from cleaning products…
As I watched a dozen or so bees buzz around the borage flowers in my herb garden, I was reminded of how vital bees are to our environment, our health, and of course, our beauty. After all, they’re responsible for creating…