Free Sunscreen Swim Shirts for One and All: June Only!
This is just lil’ ol’ me letting you know about a good deal in the making. I just ordered my very own free UV protective swimshirt from mom-owned UVSkinz and I thought I’d let y’all know about it…
A Guide to Natural Skin Care Preservatives, Part 1
Natural products based on plant-based ingredients attempt to circumvent the use of synthetic preservatives, but there is a limit to what they can accomplish effectively. In Part 1 of this guide, I provide an overview of “what you need to know” about preservatives in personal care products, as well as methods for “do-it-yourselfers”.
Beauty and Personal Care Ingredients To Avoid
Well-researched ingredient lists are now available in the realm of personal and skin care products. If you’re looking for a clean cut list that matches the ingredient list on labels, I’ve included here a list of the best links on ingredients to avoid, as well as some relevant product lists.
Water vs. Oil in Preserving Homemade Skin Care Products
Here’s some useful information that clarifies the distinction between preserving water-based vs. oil-based skin care products, including some tips on how to use this difference to avoid worrisome preservatives…
Grapefruit Seed Extract Preservative — Safe for Homemade and Natural Products?
Grapefruit Seed Extract, used commonly as a natural preservative, has encountered controversy. One might imagine that G.S.E. is simply “extracted.” This is not the case. Studies have revealed information about the safety of G.S.E.’s ingredients that beg the question: why use a natural preservative that’s not actually natural?
A Review of the Halo Sleep Sack: On the Thin Side
It’s spring now and the organic Halo Sleep Sack we’re using now fits the bill. The biggest thing the Halo brand has going for it is that it’s an affordable option for those who want to go organic, a noble choice given the wide use of pesticides in producing cotton. Here’s the problem with the Halo Sleep Sack: it’s not much of a blanket…
Toxic Exposure and Children — How Bad Is It?
…The report Toxic Chemicals and Children’s Health, published by the Commission for Environmental Cooperation, stated the following: “Children are not small adults. Because of their unique physiology and developmental and behavioral characteristics, they are often more vulnerable to toxic chemicals….”
Make Your Own Diaper Rash Cream
Here’s a recipe for all natural diaper rash ointment. Just spread it on at any sign of redness. For extra protection, use nightly and on outings, whenever you may not be able to change your loved one as frequently.
I’ve had great success this time around dealing with diaper rash (i.e. preventing all but the smallest [...]
Vaccines and Autism — Should we be concerned?
The Department of Health and Human Services has recently conceded that an autistic child was injured by vaccines. Yet as this case was unfolding, I spoke with a friend who claimed there is no link between autism and vaccines. Here’s a collection of quotes from the medical and research professions, members of congress, and respected authors to validate the position of concern many parents have…