The best way to protect yourself from skin cancer is to avoid getting a sun burn. That means NOT laying out in the sun with no shade, unlike this person. But after you’ve taken all the right steps – stayed out of the sun between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., worn a hat and long sleeves, […]
Earth Day is Friday, April 22. Why not use it to set some new goals that will help you green your health and beauty routine? Let’s start with shampoo. Conventional shampoo contains ingredients that may cause asthma or other human health problems and wreak havoc on water systems when they wash down the drain. Plus, they […]
Babies deserve the best when it comes to the food they eat, the toys they play with, the soaps and shampoos they use, and the clothing they wear. Their immature organs and immune systems make them more susceptible to the impacts chemicals can have on development, learning, and overall health, so child safety should be […]
4.7kviewsDisposable razors are the ultimate throwaway. Two billion of them are sold and tossed every year in the U.S. alone, along with the paper and plastic packaging they come in. Fortunately, several good, green and ultimately money-saving options exist. For example, a durable electric shaver uses electricity, but saves money on shaving cream, hot water, and as much […]
5.3kviews If you’re like most women, you’ll use as many as 11,000 tampons during the course of your lifetime. Add to that a couple of thousand pads and panti-liners and the ecological impact of your monthly cycle really starts to add up. All that feminine hygiene creates tons of trash. Particularly egregious are the plastic […]
Girls six and seven years old should not have to go shopping for a bra. But in this day and age, it seems like that’s exactly what they have to do. A new study reported in the journal Pediatrics found that very little girls are developing breasts earlier than ever before, increasing their risk of breast cancer […]
Cosmetics and personal care products literally touch every part of our bodies. We’ve been convinced that they’ll make us beautiful. They often make us feel better. But evidence is emerging that the cumulative use of these products may be contributing to asthma, the onset of puberty in girls as young as three years old, and […]
1.5kviewsSummer’s not the only thing in full swing right now. If you live anywhere except a desert, you’re likely to be plagued by mosquitoes. Most conventional mosquito repellents contain DEET, a chemical that is toxic to a variety of flying and biting insects and has raised questions about its safety for people. The federal Agency for […]
