Fragrance ingredients contaminating newborn babies – take action!

New study finds synthetic musks in umbilical cord blood.
Why? And how can you change this?
A new study was released today, that found 232 chemical contaminants in umbilical cord blood samples from 10 newborn American babies. Among the findings: two synthetic musks (a component of fragrance) were found in 7 of the 10 cord blood samples. This [...]

on a salt kick… (sea salt, that is! ;)

It seems I’m  on a bit of a sea salt kick, since returning from vacation a few months ago.  First all the talk about our salt scrubs and all of the amazing benefits of sea salt, and now this!  I am pleased to introduce the newest addition to our line: Sea Salt Bath Soaks.  Why? [...]

Product Spotlight: Signature Salt Scrub – ultimate shower accessory?

Many, many years ago, while working as a PR assistant in buckhead, Ga, I passed a very upscale spa and decided to stop in. I’ve always LOVED bath and body care items, especially top quality spa products, and I had already been making my own soap for a few years. I looked around and something [...]

Tell Johnson & Johnson to STOP IT!: No More Chemicals in my baby's bath!

A while back, I wrote about the report from the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics that found checmicals formaldehyde and 1,4 dioxane in popular baby bath products  - products we were mislead into believing were safe, “natural” and gentle, from companies we trust, like Johnson & johnson.  Seems I wasn’t the only one, and al the [...]

Fullearths, etc. on the Darla Shine Radio Show!

Yes, I have good news!  For those of you who listen the the nationally syndicated Darla Shine Show, I will be interviewed today, at about 2:30 EST. Check out the website for station listings, or listen live on the webiste. If you miss it though, it’s ok, there will be a few encores both today, [...]

Having a ball with Handmade Soap & Salt Scrubs!

I have so missed blogging! Wow, have we been busy here, gearing up for our Grand Opening of our very own, Fullearths, Etc. Etsy Shop!  So, what have we been up to? Writing informational articles to shed even more light on the chemicals that exist in our skin-care, preparing for a couple of very [...]

3 easy ways to avoid consuming chemicals through your skin.

 
Over the past few days, we’ve discussed various chemicals in skin care products.  Today we’ll touch on how to avoid them. So, straight to the point:
 
* First – READ LABELS!  you read labels on the food you are putting INSIDE of your body, don’t you?  Why not for the products you are putting ON your [...]

Parabens, Phthlates, SLS's! Oh My!

On Monday, we talked about the fact that there are harmful chemicals in many skincare products. Today we’ll briefly highlight each one.
Lets start with Parabens. Simply put, Parabens  are preservatives. They extend the shelf life of  products, but are of no benefit to the consumer. However, they do provide adverse effects to the consumer. They [...]

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If you missed the first part of our three part series on harmful chemicals in skincare products, check it out here and come back Wednesday, when we discuss common chemicals in more detail.

Would you use Chemicals on your Skin?

So, someone hands you a pretty bottle, and tells you lather up and slather this on your skin before you apply your daily moisturizer. You take a look at the label, which  says “phthalate,” and you ask them “what is it?” They say, oh, it’s nothing just something to help our lotion go on better. [...]

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