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...]

By Zam Anwar: Originally Published: April 26, 2010 (The Daily Titan) - Sun-kissed strawberry, pouty peach, vampy vanilla, bold berry - these names may sound like they belong to a tropical fruit garden, but they also lend their names to hand and body … [Read more...]

Originally Posted: Wednesday, January 04, 2012 by: Marsha Anderson (NaturalNews) "No drug exists that has the ability to improve lymphatic flow; however, the job can easily be handled through the topical application of Castor oil," said Dr David … [Read more...]