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by Michelle Bexelius

As a mother, I check the labels on the food I bring home and encourage our children to eat well. I’ve come to realize the importance of also looking at the labels on ALL the products we put ON as well as in our bodies, this means soaps, shampoos, cosmetics and lotions.

Beauty isn’t only skin deep. The products we use on our skin go well beneath the skin and into our bloodstream. Studies show that consumers buy roughly $20 billion worth of personal care products every year. Unfortunately, many ingredients in these potions and lotions are linked to damaging effects on human health as well as the environment. (more…)

by Debra Myers

The quest for truly natural and beneficial bath and body products can be daunting. Don’t despair. There are a few simple steps to find what is truly natural and good for your skin.

In today’s environment, the word “natural” is used on everything from baby wipes to shampoos. But what does it mean? The FDA does not regulate natural bath products nor do they give guidelines on what ingredients may or may not be used to produce such products.
There is actually a small list of key ingredients to avoid that are money-savers with no true benefit to your skin. Companies often cut expensive ingredients like essential oils with cheaper alternatives like fragrance oil to keep the overall ingredient cost down. Some manufacturers will place a natural claim on their label when, in fact, the formula may contain less than 1 percent of the natural ingredient.
In general, if you want to buy natural products, avoid the following ingredients: (more…)