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Is Kale Really Toxic? Everything You Need To Know About Heavy Metals
This week, Harper's Bazaar published an article saying "people are getting seriously sick from eating kale."
Poison Ivy: How To Prevent It + How To Treat It Naturally
If you like to hike, garden or play outside, it's hard to avoid poison ivy.
The 15 Best Natural Sunscreens To Use This Summer
It's official: the sun is out and it's here to stay. While I fully support a beach day and getting your (natural) fill of vitamin D, it's also crucial...
Natural Essential Oil Insect Repellents For You (And Your Dog, Too!)
With regards to bugs, I’m very much a NIMBY (Not In My Back Yard) sort of person. That said, I don’t want to smell like citronella, either.
10 Sneaky Sources Of Endocrine Disruptors + How To Avoid Them
One sobering fact of modern life: endocrine (hormone) disruptors are everywhere. Occasional contact wouldn’t be a major concern but the trouble is,...
10 Things I Wish Everyone Knew About Mold
Personally, I know how much mold can wreak havoc because I grew up in houses filled with toxic mold — and the effects on my body and brain were...
The Truth About Sunscreen + A Natural, Homemade Alternative
With temperatures rising steadily around the country, it’s important to start thinking about sun protection. There are two types of sun protection...
5 Critical Truths You Need To Know Before Buying Sunscreen
If you want to protect yourself from the sun and harmful chemicals, here are some things you should know and consider when buying a sunscreen.
6 Conventional Beauty Products You Need To Toss ASAP
Everyday personal care products contain thousands of chemicals that affect hormones and may be linked to various illnesses. Cosmetic manufacturers...
10 Things I Wish Everyone Knew About Animal Testing
Even with the prevalence of the "cruelty-free" stamp on a package, it's still highly likely animal testing was used on the individual ingredients.
How I Naturally Healed My Acne-Prone Skin
Here are the 10 rules I always follow to make sure my skin behaves.
Tone & Tighten Your Skin With This DIY Raspberry Facial Mask
Whether we like it or not, the effects of aging and sun damage show up on our face. And, while I’m a proud proponent of rocking your grays and...
Ditch The Toxic Household Cleaners! Try These 5 Essential Oils Instead
Spring is in full bloom, but if you're a little behind on your seasonal cleaning, now is as good a time as ever to throw open those windows and give...
Ditch The Chemicals! 5 Head-To-Toe DIY Beauty Treatments
A few years ago, I tried to purge my bathroom of all lotions and potions containing scary toxins, hormone disruptors and chemicals I couldn’t...
3 Reasons To Add Rosehip Oil To Your Skin Care Routine
Natural beauty oils are one of the hottest trends in skin care, and with good reason. Many of us are concerned by the chemical overload inherent in...
What You Need To Know About Switching To Natural Deodorant
There's a lot of info out there
5 Everyday Chemicals To Avoid For Optimal Fertility
When preparing to try to get pregnant or conceive a healthy baby, there are certain things you can do to enhance your journey, and other things you...
Condition & Color Your Lips With This DIY Beet Lipstick
Editor's note: While it's easy to run to a beauty or drugstore to buy your favorite lipstick, why not take the DIY route and try your hand at making...
24 Toxic Skin-Care Ingredients + What To Use Instead (Infographic)
Looking at a list of toxic ingredients to avoid in cosmetics, I realized the standard list needed a bit of an update. For example, while parabens are...
6 Reasons To Start Using Coconut Oil As Toothpaste
Coconut oil is one of those foods that seems to have endless uses. One use you may be unaware of is that it's a fantastic base for toothpaste. Often,...
