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05/23/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Singaporean authorities find 18 cosmetic products contain high levels of mercury and other dangerous ingredients

The national health product regulator of Singapore has identified 18 cosmetics that failed to declare the dangerous ingredients they contained. The Health Sciences Authority (HSA) warned that these beauty products contain unsafe levels of mercury and other toxic ingredients, an article in The Straight Times stated. In a recent statement, the HSA revealed that some of the products have […]

04/09/2018 / By Derek Henry

Avoid insect bites this outdoor season without resorting to nerve gas sprays

The outdoor season is upon us, and the joys of getting outside are literally on our doorstep. What a wonderful time to bask in the glory that is mother nature, and revel in her relentless beauty and ability to nurture the body and mind. That is, until the insects show up, then the beauty of being outside […]

01/10/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Asbestos found in 17 makeup products thanks to one woman’s persistent concerns about child safety

Parents have a seemingly never-ending list of things to worry about, particularly when it comes to their children’s health. Even if you’ve done your best to ensure your kids eat healthy foods and you go out of your way to avoid toxic vaccines and medications, there are still ways that your children could inadvertently be […]

10/05/2017 / By Russel Davis

Advertising LIES: Researchers discover that most moisturizers on the market are dishonest in their advertising

A recent study in JAMA Dermatology has revealed that some of the most popular brands of moisturizers may contain allergens and perfume despite claims of being hypoallergenic and fragrance-free. According to researchers at the Northwestern University in Chicago, moisturizing creams do not require approval from the United States Food and Drugs Administration as the federal agency considers such […]

09/18/2017 / By S.D. Wells

The 7 most common toxins people apply to their skin DAILY without even knowing it

It’s so easy to say you are living a healthy life when you are safeguarding what you eat and drink, trying to stick to mostly organic and raw whole foods, but millions of Americans often forget the fact that their skin is their largest organ, and most body care products are loaded with allergens, irritants […]

09/18/2017 / By Kristine Payne

10 Toxic skincare product ingredients to watch out for

The beauty industry is as diverse as it is massive. Hundreds of brands from all over the world have flooded the market with tens of thousands of beauty and skincare products. Some of these products were made with your beauty and health in mind, but many were created just to make a quick buck. And […]

07/26/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

Is your insect repellent made from toxic ingredients?

As people emerge from their homes to enjoy the sunny weather, so too do the various insects creep out of the figurative and literal woodwork. It seems that summer just wouldn’t be summer without mosquitoes, ants, and flies skulking about. These bugs are the bane of every outdoor barbecue and woodsy jaunt, as well as […]

07/11/2017 / By Isabelle Z.

Celebrity doctor warns we should wear toxic sunscreen while talking on our cellphone or using our computer

The fear of getting skin cancer drives many people to wear sunscreen every time they leave the house, even if their plans don’t include spending time outdoors. The sunscreen industry has embraced this line of thinking, which is one big reason that Vitamin D deficiencies are soaring in this country. Melanoma is certainly something worth […]

12/06/2016 / By Amy Goodrich

Dove’s ‘natural’ beauty products contaminated with cancer causing chemicals, fake dyes and toxic fragrances

Every day we are bombarded by unattainable standards of beauty. Magazines, TV, adverts, and social media all picture perfect models which undervalue the real beauty in ourselves. These beauty advertisements shape our expectation in terms of how we see ourselves. The desperate need for the perfect body makes us buy the same products these models […]

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