As part of the clean beauty revolution many people are starting to wake up to the importance of using non-toxic nail polish— but what about natural nail polish remover? Arguably, you get more chemical exposure from the acetone in regular nail polish remover than you do from chemical nail polish. So, why not switch to […]
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The 8 Best Natural Eczema Creams of 2020
Suffering from itchy skin? This mild stress response typically happens when your immune system overcorrects itself. Fortunately, these research-backed all natural, steroid-free eczema creams will tone down itch and calm inflammation without using harsh chemicals or steroids. Ultimately, you’ll need a “barrier cream” that protects the skin barrier– which usually means a lotion or cream […]
The 6 Best Reef-Safe Sunscreens of 2020 (Most Effective + Elegant Formulas)
Reef-safe sunscreen– which always contains a physical UV blockers rather than chemical SPF– is better for coral reefs because these formulas don’t contain avobenzone, oxybenzone, octinoxate, octocrylene, octisalate, or homosalate– six active chemicals that are known to be toxic to coral reefs. (And they’re not great for the human endocrine system, either.) It’s important to […]
The 7 Best Natural Eczema Shampoos of 2020
It’s hard to find an all natural eczema shampoo that works to calm itch and inflammation without chemicals. Luckily, natural anti-itch shampoos are becoming more of “a thing”, especially among online shoppers. Accordingly, natural beauty brands are responding with earth-friendly and pregnancy-safe natural eczema remedies that get better every day. Unfortunately, most over-the-counter anti-itch and […]
The 9 Best Cruelty-Free, Non-Toxic Nail Polish Brands of 2020
So, you’re in the market for cruelty-free, non-toxic nail polish. And if you aren’t, here’s why you should be: new studies from Duke University and Environmental Working Group show that nail polish chemicals can seep into blood stream even through the nail bed. Ah! For that reason, and the fact that traditional nail polish has […]
7 Great Tips for Soothing Stressed Out Skin
According to research by the International Society of Dermatology, almost half of polled respondents classify their skin as “sensitive.” Several factors contribute to this epidemic of stressed out skin: pollution, increasingly complicated skin care labels, diet, poor sleep, product marketing, and busy lifestyle. This confluence of stressors makes caring for your skin even more important […]
7 Natural Face Moisturizers That Are Good for Mind, Body & Earth
There’s a renaissance happening with clean skin care, particularly with respect to all natural face moisturizers. Not only do consumers want face moisturizers to be chemical-free, but they’d like them to honor the environment and the people who make them. To succeed in this increasingly conscientious consumer market, they also need to have beautiful packaging […]