The average American man uses six personal care products a day containing more than 80 unique chemicals. Many of these chemicals are absorbed into the skin, inhaled or ingested, and the vast majority of cosmetic chemicals have not been assessed for safety. Some of the chemicals used in men's body-care products ~ from aftershaves and shaving creams to deodorants and shampoos ~ are linked to cancer, birth defects, learning disabilities and other chronic health problems.
Sea Buckthorn has been thoroughly researched in over 130 modern scientific studies that have found that this berry truly promotes health. For instance, it contains more than 190 biologically active compounds that can nourish the body's cells to protect the skin from free radicals and the natural aging process.
If you’re in the habit of reading your product labels, which in our opinion is a pretty good habit to get into, you may have noticed a mysterious ingredient called “fragrance.” What does it actually mean? Let’s break it down.
Fat is no joke! Diluting toxic loads and storing them in fat is our bodies’ way of protecting us from poisonous substances that could otherwise seriously threaten our health. To slim down safely and effectively, I had to take it slowly and carefully.
Simple and raw, minimalist and pure. Handmade artisan personal care products made with virgin and organic ingredients, FIG+YARROW creations are not only beautifully orchestrated and packaged, they’re also wonderfully effective and formulated with the utmost integrity.
Deep in Morocco’s Argan Forests... ...“liquid gold” is harvested and pressed from the nut of the fruit of the argan tree. These trees are quite rare, found only in very distinct regions of Morocco, and can live to be 150-200 years old. The liquid itself is called argan oil, also...
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We all know toxic chemicals are all around us. But as much as we try to be vigilant and selective with the food and personal products we buy, sometimes there are toxic chemicals hidden behind the “natural” or even organic label. A recent study by the Center for Environmental Health (CEH) revealed a...
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Parabens appear mostly in personal care products that contain significant amounts of water such as shampoos, conditioners, lotions, cleansers and scrubs. They've been linked to cancer, endocrine disruption, reproductive toxicity, immunotoxicity, neurotoxicity and skin irritation.
Coconuts are fast becoming the most super of all superfoods. But there is a lot more to them than just water; coconut oil alone is practically a miracle with its many qualities and applications. Prepare to have your life changed by this sweet butter alternative!
When shopping for baby, we know you want the very best. But are you remembering to ask about ingredient safety? The products your child is exposed to in their early years can have lifelong effects, and toxic chemicals lurk in everyday products from wipes and lotions to soaps and shampoos.
