Heavy Metals What do you think about when you hear the words "heavy metals"? Metallica? Dental fillings? Lead paint? The topic of heavy metals is a big deal. There are concerns about metals in dishes, food, supplements, toys, paint, dental amalgams, and so much more… INCLUDING MAKEUP. WHY ARE … [Read more...]
12 Days of Safer Beauty Education – Day 5
Sourcing I know over the last few days I've been throwing the word "safer" around quite a bit, but what does that even mean? When it comes to cosmetics, we often equate the term "natural" with safe, but those terms do not necessarily mean the same thing. The two most important things to define … [Read more...]
12 Days of Safer Beauty Education – Day 4
Banned Ingredients I truly had never thought about safer skincare or cosmetics until I had my hysterectomy. After the surgery, it seemed that everything I put on my skin irritated it or caused a problem and I couldn't figure out why. You can read more of my story here. And then a friend introduced … [Read more...]
12 Days of Safer Beauty Education – Day 3
Transparency What does transparency mean? To me, it means that a company is sharing 100% of their ingredients, process, and the source of their raw materials. I used to just take stuff at face value until I understood that companies often hide ingredients behind seemingly pleasant-sounding words … [Read more...]
