Facial product face-off
As I previously mentioned, I am in the market for a new line of natural facial products. Over the next few weeks, I will be reviewing a few different brands to determine which one best meets my needs. Please note that my incredibly subjective testing process is not intended to evaluate long-term effectiveness of any [...]
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In my ongoing mission to eradicate synthetic chemicals from my daily routine, here are some of the personal care products I am comfortable using and endorsing based on both ingredients lists and packaging. Shampoo I’m using my Chagrin Valley Café Moreno shampoo bar. My scalp feels so much better now that I am not using [...]
Read MoreShampoo alternatives
As promised, here is the link for the article I wrote for Green Diva Mom. Enjoy! Alternatives to chemical-laden shampoos
Read MoreDo you know what’s in your shampoo?
I’ve often extolled the virtues of my favorite Lush shampoo bar, so I regret to report that, after looking more closely at the ingredients list, Lush uses Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) in their shampoos.
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Do you buy products labeled with the word “natural” because they are supposed to be healthier or better for the environment? What does the word “natural” really mean? My new post for AltGlobe takes a look at what natural products are … and what they aren’t. What Are Natural Products? Happy Friday everyone!
Read MoreEarth Day link love
I had a lot of fun researching this post for AltGlobe, which is full of links for ideas on how to celebrate Earth Day and make a difference in the future of the planet. Enjoy! Ten Ways to Celebrate Earth Day I also recently posted this piece about keeping your family healthy during the economic [...]
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