Sodium Hydroxymethylglycinate: Irritating Preservative in Organic Skincare

Sodium Hydroxymethylglycinate

Sodium hydroxymethylglycinate, the chemical preservative emitting formaldehyde, in so-called … [Read more...]

How to Read the Ingredients List for Potential Threats

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Quickly scanning the ingredient list for offending substances is probably the most important skill … [Read more...]

Are You Still Using Junk Beauty Products?

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What is in your morning bathroom routine? Most likely, you take a shower with a zesty, invigorating … [Read more...]

Benzyl Alcohol: Toxic Fragrance May Cause Convulsions, Paralysis

Benzyl alcohol, a popular ingredient in natural beauty products, is an aromatic substance naturally … [Read more...]

Rosemary as a Preservative: Pros and Cons

I am constantly looking for a reliable yet completely natural blend of preservatives to keep my … [Read more...]

Colloidal Silver in Skincare: Safe as a Preservative, But Don't Drink It!

Q: I just read two of your books, first on acne and the second The Green Beauty Guide! I got really … [Read more...]

Phenoxyethanol: Skincare Preservative with Dirty Past

While paraben preservatives seem to (finally!) fall out of favour, cosmetic industry, even its … [Read more...]

Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate Preservative May Cause Allergies, Dermatitis

Parabens are getting lots of bad rap today, and many cosmetic manufacturers churned out paraben-free … [Read more...]