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Is Your Beauty Routine Filled with Chemicals?

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When thinking about living green, you may not think about stuff like cosmetics. I know I’ve never thought to check the label of my deodorant, toothpaste, soap, and makeup, but after reading about some of the things that are in there, I have decided to start reading closely. I read a statistic online that said that we could be exposing ourselves to 200 or more toxins when just getting ready for the day. What are some hidden toxins you want to avoid in your cosmetic routine? If you suffer from dandruff, you may want to read the label of your … Continue reading →

Rick Smith and Bruce Lourie Explore Everyday Dangers

When I read the title of Rick Smith and Bruce Lourie’s new book, I freaked out a bit. It is called “Slow Death by Rubber Duck: The Secret Danger of Everyday Things.” My son’s bathtub is filled with rubber ducks. Smith and Lourie did things we each do every day. For two days, they ate, showered, shampooed, and played Guitar Hero on the sofa. But, one thing they did that we don’t do every day is they took blood and urine samples to monitor for toxins. While their research noted that they had levels of the seven toxins for which … Continue reading →

Colognes and Perfumes Believed to Harm Hormones

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Are you having trouble getting pregnant? Maybe it is your husband’s cologne…or yours. Environmental Working Group (EWG), a nonprofit consumer advocate, has conducted an independent study on “secret” ingredients that can be found in colognes and came up with some startling results. After analyzing 17 perfumes and colognes, EWG found that some contain compounds that may interfere with your hormones. In fact, the chemical diethyl phthalate, which was found in a previous Harvard study to cause sperm damage, was found in 12 of the 17 scents tested. But, diethyl phthalate wasn’t the only potentially harmful chemical found in the scents … Continue reading →

Tween Book: “My Life in Pink and Green”

My 12-year-old daughter is reading a great book called “My Life in Pink & Green,” by Lisa Greenwald. I took some time today while she was at school to peruse it. It’s a great book not only because it speaks to her tween age group but it’s also eco-friendly. If you have a tween daughter I strongly suggest this book. First of all it features common tween topics including: make-up, makeovers and adolescent anxiety. The story is about a 12-year-old girl named Lucy. Her mother and grandmother run the Old Mill Pharmacy, which is in dire straits. To drum up … Continue reading →

Baby-Friendly Nail Polish

Fashion has gone a bit by the wayside since my daughter was born. My former beauty routine is becoming a distant memory. Put on a full face of makeup? I’m lucky if my face is washed before going out of the house. Curl my hair? It’s a rare morning that it’s even blow-dried. Whiten my teeth? Let’s be realistic; my daily goal is to brush my teeth before lunchtime. And yet, some days I miraculously find the time to look almost normal. I look in the mirror and realize I somewhat resemble my pre-baby self. It’s on these days that … Continue reading →

Safe Halloween Makeup

Halloween is almost upon us and some of you may even be dressing up for parties now. One thing you may not think about is the safety of the makeup you use on yourself or your children. While makeup is preferable to masks (it is not as likely to block your vision), you still have to use care in choosing your makeup. Just as beauty makeup can be unsafe, so can Halloween makeup. Here are a few tips to ensure you have a safe Halloween: – Don’t even use something as makeup that wasn’t specifically meant to be used on … Continue reading →