There are probably a ton of personal products in your medicine cabinet, but is there also coconut oil in there? If not, make room. This tropical oil has been gaining some serious popularity recently, and it's not without merit. Coconuts are loaded with nutrients– iron, magnesium, calcium, and even vitamin C. Coconuts are also high in antioxidants, …
Deadly Scent: Toxic Perfume Chemicals
With Mother’s Day less than two months away and spring fashion season fully underway, a big push to sell fragrances will be on the rise. Unfortunately, perfumes, colognes and other fashion scents can be a problem for many people. A small squirt of even a high-end fragrance can cause severe and painful reactions in the form of headaches or sinus …
Toxic Beauty: A Guide to Toxic Chemicals in Your Makeup
An essential item in every mom’s tote, purse or baby bag is makeup; after a long day you want to look your best going out or at the office. But not all cosmetics are created equal. In fact, there are products that you may be putting on your skin, lips and eyes that are downright dangerous. There can be some pretty darn toxic chemicals in your …
Killing You Softly: the Dangers of Lanolin
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you’ve probably been recommended to use products containing lanolin to ease sore or cracked nipples from breastfeeding. The FDA has approved lanolin for use in many products, such as cosmetics, lip balm, and nipple cream, but is lanolin really safe for you – and more importantly, for your baby? You've trusted …
Top 10 Natural Beauty Secrets for Summer
Mother Nature is a genius! The wealth of incredibly nourishing 100 percent natural ingredients out there is practically infinite! To narrow it down for you, here is my Top 10 list of favorite natural beauty secrets for summer to nourish your skin and hair. So whether you’re crafting your own products at home or buying them at your local health or …