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5 Fabulous Organic Body Oils and Butters

You know you should avoid phthalates, parabens, triclosan and other antibacterials, and synthetic fragrances in the products you put on your body. But that begs the question: What ingredients do you want? We’ve teamed up with EcoFriendlySpot.com, an online organic marketplace, to help you figure that out, starting with this list of 5 Fabulous Organic […]

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The 10 Most Toxic Items on Drugstore Shelves

Drugstores initially were places where we went to get medicine. While we may still get our prescriptions filled there, today’s drugstores also sell food, cosmetics, toys, office supplies, and home goods—and a surprising number of these items are the opposite of medicine. Many contain chemical compounds that can actually make us pretty sick if we’re […]

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Start the New Year Using Non-Toxic Shampoo

Here’s a simple resolution to start 2016 with: Switch to non-toxic shampoo. Why does it matter? Here’s the lowdown. Many shampoos contain a potent cocktail of chemicals that include synthetic fragrances, phthalates, antibacterial agents, dyes and colorings. None of these ingredients are good for either you or the planet. Χ – Synthetic fragrances and phthalates […]

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8 Amazing Alternative Uses for Coconut Oil

  Many thanks to Holland & Barret for providing this helpful infographic featuring alternative uses for coconut oil. I like coconut oil far better than most body lotions, hair conditioners, hand lotions and skin softeners because it moisturizes deeply, contains no harmful ingredients, is lightly fragrant, and is pretty inexpensive. You can find coconut oil […]

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