The ick on your makeup wipe goes much further than what you are wiping off of your face. Aside from the unbelievable damage they do to the environment, these convenient and wildly popular wipes are doused in harmful chemicals that ultimately get smeared into your skin leading to allergic reactions, skin irritation, unwelcomed breakouts, and most unfortunate of all, exposure to some nefarious toxins. Popular brands of makeup wipes, even the ones that advertise themselves as cl

Most big-name brands of dental floss are made from nylon (a petroleum-based synthetic polymer), polyester (a petroleum-based synthetic...

Paraffin is derived from petroleum. Candles made from paraffin wax can easily be classified as one of the most toxic candle options....

The Organic Tea Advantage Organic teas are grown without the use of synthetic pesticides (herbicides, fungicides, & insecticides) or...

Teabags are made from numerous materials including cellulose, plastic, or nylon from which billions of microplastics can be released while steeping. Fancier pyramid sachets are often made from rayon, PP (polypropylene), or PET (polyethylene terephthalate) which also have the potential of releasing microplastics during steeping. Paper teabags, we would hope a safer option, are often bleached, coated with epichlorohydrin, sealed with plastic compounds, or have plastic component

Toxic residues from conventional dishwasher detergents remain on dishes, silverware, drinkware, cookware, etc. even after the rinse cycle...

Soap equals clean... are we sure about that? Let's look at some of the harmful ingredients in conventional bar soaps. Check Your Labels ...

We worry about the chemicals in our food, rightfully so. We should also give attention to the toxins that we put on our skin, our largest...

The traditional laundry products that we count on to remove dirt and stains from our laundry, in turn, leave behind some pretty nefarious...

Unfortunate for us, some toothpaste brands labeled as natural often contain ingredients that are harmful to us and our environment. Let's...