WHAT is dental SOAP? and Why would ANYONE use it!?

So, you’ve often heard me talk about chemicals in the skin-care products we love so much, but what about our teeth? Chemicals in toothpaste are definitely a concern for some, and still quit controversial for many.  Some, like me,  believe fluoride to be a harmful carcinogen, and others think it the best thing since sliced bread. There [...]

The real deal about why we avoid synthetic fragrances, colors, et al.

“The argument that because something HASN’T been proven to be HARMFUL, makes it ok.. is a foolish one. It’s an argument used by those who don’t know any better, or don’t want YOU to know any better….

Bottom line, when is comes to choosing products to use for the health of me and my family, I don’t choose products because they HAVE NOT been proven harmful.. I choose products because they HAVE been proven SAFE!”

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? [...]

Clean up your Home Cleaning Regimen! Part 3

Herbalize your Bathtub
If you’ve been following our “Clean Up!” series, then welcome back for part 3 – The dreaded bath tub scrub!  It has to be done, and although we have come to rely on products that make the job easier for us (like soft scrub foams), it’s difficult to admit that they’re not good for [...]

Clean up your Home Cleaning Regimen, Part 2

I would venture to guess that the two most used products for cleaning the home are the multi-purpose cleaner and a glass cleaner.  Wouldn’t you agree?  So today, we’re gonna start with those! 
WHY make your own? 
Simply put, most over the counter cleaners are full of harmful chemicals that, when used to clean your home, are released [...]

Clean up your Home Cleaning Regimen! Part 1

With Earth Day come and gone, I thought I would keep the spark alive with a series on household cleaning regimens, the harmful chemicals that lurk within them, and what we can do about it. Many have taken the natural claaning product route for various reasons, the 2 biggest and most encompassing being: 
* They are [...]

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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