phthalates
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Fragrance and Toxicity
There is growing awareness about the toxicity of fragrances in our everyday personal care products. Kate Grenville, an acclaimed Australian author, has just released a book about her investigation into fragrances, The Case Against Fragrance. It is now well established that phthalates, which are the component of synthetic fragrances which make them last longer, are endocrine […] -
Benefits of Diffusing Essential Oils
Essential oils are renowned for a myriad of benefits – they can help you sleep, ease stress and pain, lift mood, invigorate, improve skin or digestion – the list is endless! The best way to use them is with a diffuser. They have a greater effect without the risk of burns, wax spills or other accidents that […] -
Teens' chemical exposure plummets after switch
We have known for some time that the use of chemicals in personal care products can have a major disruptive effect on our endocrine (hormone) system. A recent study in the US shows that after just 3 days of using makeup, shampoos and lotions free of hormone-disrupting chemicals, levels dropped by up to 45 percent. The volunteers, […]