“Invigorate the way nature intended.” That’s the motto of Barely Native soaps and after trying the soap myself, I have to say, I feel pretty fresh. What is it? Barely Native Organic Soaps are entirely plant-based bar soaps. They contain no artificial fragrances, dyes, or preservatives. The line of 12 soaps is made with ingredients […]
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Bottled Water is Not as Safe as Tap Water, says GAO
Bottled water is not as safe as tap water because water bottled in plastic is allowed to be contaminated by chemicals that cause “reproductive difficulties, liver problems, and cancer.” Marketing hype and inadequate labeling entice consumers to buy bottled water even though it is far more expensive and usually not as healthy as tap water. Bottled […]
Stinky or Sweet? Dealing With the Pits
Guys worry just as much as women do about B.O. Surprisingly, far less attention has been paid to “green” and healthy deodorants for the men in our lives than for ourselves. Safe deodorants are important regardless of gender. Parabens, a preservative used to keep some deodorants fresh, increasingly are showing up in breast tumor tissue. Synthetic […]
“Green” Shampoos and Lotions for Guys
729viewsWhen it comes to shampoos and lotions, guys need to pay attention to the same health, safety and environmental issues as we girls do. Personal care products often contain synthetic fragrances, phthalates, parabens, and antibacterial agents. All have been linked to health problems ranging from increased respiratory illness and reproductive failure to breast cancer and antibiotic […]
Can Guys Get a “Green” Shave as Well as a Close One?
In honor of Father’s Day, we’re running a series on personal care just for men. We kick it off with this post on clean and “green” shaving, by Katie Kelleher and Diane MacEachern. We love a guy who takes care of his face. Though beards are more “natural,” you can still “go green” if you shave. Here’s […]
Think you can’t afford ‘green’ nail polish? Wrong!
Put another nail in the coffin of the ‘green costs too much money’ myth. At least when it comes to nail polish (the kind on your fingers and toes, not in your tool box), buying the most eco-friendly brands costs you far less than the conventional — and more polluting — options. Plus: Not only […]
What’s the best way to keep your hands clean?
345viewsNote: I said “clean,” not “disinfected.” What’s the diff? The mechanical action of handwashing – rubbing your hands together with soap and water – is what’s important because that’s what breaks down the tiny bits of grease, fat and dirt on your hands that germs cling to. Soap doesn’t actually kill the bad germs. It’s the […]
What’s in YOUR body, Mom?
In 1974, an environmental scandal rocked my world. I and millions of other people living in the state of Michigan were informed that the milk we’d been drinking had come from cows that had accidentally been fed fire retardant instead of cow feed. I don’t remember how much milk we’d all drunk before the mistake was discovered. […]