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…
Feeling a little overwhelmed with the recent Environmental Working Group’s (EWG) report on how certain chemicals mess with your hormones? Scared to know that many of them are already found in blood samples of most Americans? Aren’t sure what to do about…
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 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…