“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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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
726viewsWhen 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 […]
What’s the best way to keep your hands clean?
344viewsNote: 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 […]
ANTIBACTERIAL SOAP IS TOXIC: Could harm fetus and infants; Pollutes breast milk
Thinking about buying some handy ‘germ fighting’ dish soap or bathroom cleanser? Think again. In all likelihood, those cleaners contain triclosan, a toxic pesticide that’s marketed as an “antibacterial agent” but is powerful enough to threaten children’s health and pollute mothers’ breast milk. According to a study by researchers at the non-profit Environmental Working Group […]
A Mother’s Day Question: What Do You Have in Common with Your Daughter…or Your Own Mother?
The words, “You look just like your mother!” have taken on new meaning in the chemical age in which we live. According to the nonprofit research institute Environmental Working Group (EWG), we mothers pass the pollutants that have built up in our bodies along to our daughters while they are still in the womb. Consequently, […]
Clearing the Air
Fear of consumer backlash has motivated Walgreens Drugstores to withdraw three air fresheners that contain chemicals which may affect hormones and reproductive development, particularly in babies. Walgreens’ action was taken after an analysis by the Natural Resources Defense Council and other environmental and health organizations showed that 12 of 14 brands tested contained hormone-disrupting chemicals […]