It's important to check the ingredients of bath products as anything that goes on the skin and stays on will enter into your bloodstream. Just think of the effectiveness of a nicotine patch. If you're in the process of label checking your bath and … [Read more...]

Two of the most common essentials oils used in our lotions and shower gels have been shown to relieve mental fatigue. Lavender and Peppermint are both highly beneficial and a natural way to relieve fatigue and stress. Lavender has a more calming … [Read more...]

Harmful chemicals aren't necessary for an effective cleansing in the shower or bath. A couple ingredients to avoid: triclocarban in bar soap and triclosan in liquid soap. A 2008 study by UC Davis researchers highlights the dangers of these … [Read more...]

Cosmetics are unregulated and often made from poorly tested chemicals so it's important to read ingredient labels on these products. These are common ingredients in cosmetics that can have harmful contaminants: DMDM hydantoin Diazolidinyl … [Read more...]

By Wendy C. Fries (WebMD Feature) - Banning fats from your diet in a quest to whittle that waist? Your skin won't thank you. Healthy bodies need healthy fats - and healthy skin needs essential fatty acids. Natural Skin Care With Essential Fatty … [Read more...]

A liquid produced by the distillation of petroleum, mineral oil is odorless, tasteless and inexpensive. It's a common ingredient in lotions, cold creams, ointments and cosmetics. Recently, there have been studies questioning it's safety and ability … [Read more...]

Another common ingredient to watch out for in your personal care products is PROPYLENE GLYCOL. It's a chemical used to enhance penetration of products and keep them stabilized in hot and cold temperatures. It's also used in: antifreeze brake and … [Read more...]

Another chemical to watch out for in the ingredients of  a variety of personal care products is diethanolamine or DEA. It's most commonly added to soaps, shower gels, shampoos, bubble baths and facial cleansers as a foaming agent in the form of … [Read more...]

If you have sensitive skin or eczema, a common chemical  formaldehyde-releasing  preservative to watch out for in your personal care products is methyldibromo glutaronitrile or MDBGN (alternative names below). Studies have linked it to allergic … [Read more...]