Triclosan has been banned by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in certain products, after years of controversy surrounding its safety. While the chemical will no longer be present in a variety of soaps and body washes, it is still permitted in products ranging from toothpaste to sports helmets. Find out how to avoid…
Natural Shaving Soap and Shaving Brush
Conventional shaving creams carry with them a host of chemicals—some of which are being called into question. Why not try a safer approach? Consider a natural shaving soap and shaving brush! As you consider a more natural approach to shaving, take a look at this partial list of ingredients for Barbasol, a popular men’s shaving…
DIY Magnesium Balm
DIY Magnesium Balm is a simple and effective way to add magnesium to your daily health regimen. Transdermal magnesium bypasses the digestive tract, making the nutrient more bioavailable without the danger of overdoing it. (See The Health Benefits of Transdermal Magnesium.) DIY Magnesium Balm requires magnesium oil, which is simply a combination of magnesium flakes…
Natural Sunscreen Recipe
Many sunscreen products contain potentially harmful ingredients, including oxybenzone and retinyl palmitate. Why not avoid the chemicals and ingredients and make your own? The Benefit of Non-nano Zinc Oxide Sunscreens typically block UVB rays but not UVA rays. The UVA rays are responsible for the majority of skin problems due to overexposure. For this reason,…
5 Simple DIY Personal Care Recipes
These simple DIY personal care recipes are perfect for beginners or those who have been making products for years. From treating rashes to soothing insect bites, these creations can be used at home or on the go! Creating simple products from scratch is a great way to repurpose old jars from your favorite products. I…
My Natural Hair Care Routine
After a health crisis in 2008, I made a decision to switch to natural hair care. I began using products safe enough to consume, ditched the chemical hair coloring, and even turned to a sheep horn comb! Before 2008, my biggest concern about my hair was how often to color it. I started using boxed…
