I wanted to write this article about cleansing skin care solutions, because I have seen some skin cleansing routines that are counterproductive, to say the least. If you aren’t careful, you could cause damage that will hasten the signs of aging, making you look older, before your time. Here’s a safe and gentle approach. Let’s [...]
It is becoming more and more well known that some skin care products and cosmetics contain dangerous ingredients. Some at least are “known to cause cancer” and others are suspect, and there is no requirement for the FDA to test cosmetics and skin care and anti aging products for either their safety, or how [...]
The majority of shampoos and other body care products do not have their ingredients tested for safety before being used. According to the FDA Office of Cosmetics and Colors, 1995, the “FDA cannot require companies to do safety testing of their cosmetic products before marketing.” It is unlikely that individual applications of one product [...]
To call safe personal care products chemical free might be a bit misleading, as chemicals are nothing more than arrangements of atoms and molecules; in fact, a chemical known as dihydrogen oxide is necessary for life to exist at all; likewise, chemicals such as sodium chloride are needed in order to regulate many cellular functions. [...]
As people we often have the tendency to worry about small risks while ignoring those which are more salient. We will sit fearfully on an airplane even though logic tells us it is safer than taking a bath. However, we’ll ignore the risks presented by the most mundane of things like deodorant and cosmetics. [...]
We pay attention to the safety of our cars. You strive to ensure your family eats healthy foods. Many of these facets of concern have been pounded into our heads since we were little girls. Unfortunately, this same scrutiny is not applied to items with which we come into the closest contact. Are you [...]