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08/09/2018 / By Derek Henry

The ultimate summer survival kit

Summer is an incredible time to enjoy the great outdoors, discover new places, spend time with family and friends, and dig into the fresh and delicious fare that comes with the season. However, as we sometimes tend to do as human beings, we can over do it and become a bit gluttonous in our choices […]

08/03/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Chemical-free sunscreens and sunburn treatments

When shopping for sunscreen, options are often limited to those that are easy to apply but are full of harmful chemicals or natural variants that are thick and too sticky. But you can stop worrying about what kind of sunscreen or after-sun skin treatments to buy because listed below are several chemical-free options. (h/t to […]

07/24/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Natural, non-toxic hair dyes now being made from blackcurrant skins

Planning to dye your hair? Try using blackcurrant. A team of researchers at the University of Leeds developed a hair dye using the skins of blackcurrant. The study, published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, has found that hair dyes made from blackcurrant skins are safer and more sustainable than chemically-made hair dyes. Most […]

04/09/2018 / By Derek Henry

Avoid insect bites this outdoor season without resorting to nerve gas sprays

The outdoor season is upon us, and the joys of getting outside are literally on our doorstep. What a wonderful time to bask in the glory that is mother nature, and revel in her relentless beauty and ability to nurture the body and mind. That is, until the insects show up, then the beauty of being outside […]

03/12/2018 / By Ethan Huff

Why cosmetics laws need a makeover: Contaminated personal care products are harming consumers

It’s been far too long since the federal laws that govern cosmetics safety have been revisited and revised by lawmakers. Thousands of new chemicals, many of which are harming people, have been added to the ingredients lineup since the last time the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) performed chemical safety evaluations, which means that […]

01/22/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Flavonoids in wild ephedra plant extracts have been found to be potent antioxidants; may replace toxic ingredients in food and cosmetics

Ephedra alata, a plant widely used in traditional folk medicine in Palestine, takes center stage as researchers explore its potential medical uses. The paper, which was published in the African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines, analyzed the antioxidant and antibacterial activity of the wild E. alata plant. Ephedra alata in traditional medicine A member of the Ephedraceae […]

01/09/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Exercise your face: Facial exercises found to yield firmer skin, more youthful appearance

The skin loses its elasticity and fat pads between the muscle and skin become thinner as it ages. To look younger and get a firmer skin, perform anti-aging facial exercises for at least 30 minutes a day in 20 weeks. This was concluded after a team of researchers from the Northwestern University conducted a study […]

06/11/2017 / By Amy Goodrich

CONFIRMED: Exposure to aldehyde chemicals found to trigger the degradation of BRCA2 breast cancer genes in women

Aldehydes, a common class of everyday chemicals, have been found to increase cancer risk by interfering with the body’s natural DNA repair mechanism, a new study reported. The study, conducted by researchers at the University of Cambridge, looked into the effects that aldehydes can have on human health. Aldehydes are made in our body in […]

04/19/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

Glamour is expensive both on your wallet and your health: Women can spend thousands on TOXIC makeup

People could be buying toxic makeup without realizing it. The safety of the ingredients in personal care products is assessed through a voluntary industry program, reports SafeCosmetics.org. Called the “Cosmetic Ingredient Review”, this program has reviewed only 20 percent of the Food and Drug Administration-estimated (FDA) 12,500 chemicals used in cosmetics. Of those 12,500 estimated chemicals, […]

12/30/2016 / By Ethan Huff

FDA suggests new limit on lead used in lipstick… are you painting your face with toxic heavy metals?

Responding to widespread and growing concern about heavy metals in personal care products, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently issued a new draft guidance recommending lower limits for lead in many popular cosmetic products, including lipsticks, lip glosses, lip liners, eye shadows, blushes, body lotions, and shampoos. While not binding, the recommendation by […]

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