Side Effects Of Retinol Cream: Why I Don’t Use or Recommend It
Retinol has been marketed as the gold standard anti-aging ingredient for years. It’s in everything from drugstore serums to luxury night creams. It promises smoother…
Mineral vs. Chemical Sunscreen: What’s Actually in Your SPF
Sunscreen is one of those products that can get very confusing the moment you start paying attention to ingredients. One minute you’re just trying to…
14 Practical Ways to Avoid Phthalates in Everyday Products
You’re about to put on your moisturizer when you remember something you heard recently. A chemical name you can’t quite pronounce. Something about it being…
The Fragrance Loophole: How Companies Can Legally Hide Chemicals
“Fragrance” is just one word on a label. But it can stand in for dozens of undisclosed ingredients. That gap is often called the fragrance…
Is Toxic Fragrance Affecting Your Health? What You Need to Know
I didn’t always understand that fragrance was a health issue. Sure, I’d get headaches walking down the cleaning aisle at the supermarket. And I couldn’t…
How to Reduce VOCs in Your Home (And Why It Matters)
Did you know aerosol products produce more air pollution from VOCs than all the cars in the UK? Learning that stopped me in my tracks….
Is BPA-Free Actually Safe? The Truth About BPA Alternatives
I remember when BPA-free first became a thing. I didn’t hesitate. I replaced my water bottle immediately, relieved that I was making a healthier choice….
What Is Fragrance? How One Word Hides Thousands of Chemicals
Imagine this: You’re strolling through the mall and pop into the nearest skincare shop. You’re captivated by all those gorgeously packaged products and yummy scents….
What Are Phthalates and Why Do They Matter in Your Everyday Life
It’s a typical morning. You wake up and head to the bathroom. After brushing your teeth, you pull back the shower curtain to get ready…
What Are Parabens? Why They’re Used and How They Affect Your Body
When you’re reaching for your favorite lotion, face wash, or even mascara, parabens probably aren’t top of mind. They weren’t for me either. But once…
What Are Endocrine Disruptors and Why Do They Matter?
Have you ever felt like something’s just… off? Like your body isn’t responding the way it used to, no matter what you try? Endocrine disruptors…
Paraben Alternatives: Safer Preservatives in Clean Beauty
One of the biggest myths in clean beauty is that safer products are less effective. When it comes to preservatives, it’s simply not true. Today…
