Do You Consider Flame Retardants When You Buy Furniture?

I've known about flame retardants in children's pajamas for a long time. However, a recent storm of articles has emerged discussing the presence of flame retardants in furniture. It got me thinking: how much of my house is filled with those chemicals?

The EWG Releases This Year's Sunscreen Report

I look forward to this report every year. Particularly because it means it's summertime. And that means blueberries and watermelons are in season, and beach trips happen every weekend.

A New Study Finds That Thyme Is More Effective Against Acne Than Benzoyl Peroxide

Nature wins again. Breaking research conducted by Dr. Escalada from Leeds Metropolitan University found that a solution made from thyme is more effective at treating the acne bacterium than benzoyl peroxide.

The Great Deodorant Hunt: Part 2

Burt's Bees was bought by Clorox in 2008. That's right, the brand known for making bleach. I'm not gonna lie, it doesn't give me much confidence in the company continuing to create clean products. But this deodorant seems to be keeping my hopes alive.

My Vices

I'm not perfect. And not when it comes to clean beauty either.

Marie Veronique's Anti-Aging Facial Oil Plus Review

 

I eat it. I slather it all over my face. Oil that is.

The History of Oil

Some call it liquid gold. I happen to think this is an accurate description. Facial oils have made my list of best discoveries in 2012, and the year is still in it's infancy. But it gets a bad rap in some circles. So why the disagreement?