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Let's talk about the potential dangers lurking in many sunscreens today. Sunscreen is a product most of us apply generously and repeatedly—often all over the body and several times a day. Because of this frequent use, its ingredients should be gentle, non-irritating, and stable enough to withstand UV exposure without breaking down into potentially harmful …
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It’s wintertime again, and everywhere you turn, people seem to be coming down with colds, the flu, and other viruses. While strengthening your immune system is important, another effective way to protect yourself from airborne illnesses—often caught simply by breathing through your nose—is the use of iodine. You’re likely already familiar with povidone-iodine as a …
If you own indoor plants or grow anything outdoors, whether on your balcony or in your garden, there is a very easy way for you to make your own fertilizer without paying a dime! By simply not throwing away some of your kitchen scraps that is. There is of course a variety of recipes, with …
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Clay stone is a universal cleaner very popular in Europe, that replaces many conventional cleaning products. In French it is called "pierre d'argile." Try it once and it will immediately become your favourite ally to clean your house, especially in the kitchen and the bathroom. The clay stone is basically a scrubbing paste with multiple uses: it cleans, …
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Dry shampoos are very useful to have at hand to tackle a bad oily hair day or simply wash your hair less frequently. But let's face it, dry shampoos on the market are full of harmful chemicals which should be avoided at all cost. Furthermore, they are not economical at all as they start at …
I personally spend hours cooking in my kitchen, enjoying every second and every step of the cooking process. It's literally one of my daily relaxation techniques along with meditation. However, this also means that I very often cut or burn myself, which used to drive me nuts, as little cuts on my fingers would become …
Rosemary prevents and helps slow down hair loss, and stimulates hair growth as well. How you might wonder? Basically, rosemary improves your circulation thanks to its ursolic acid which stimulates blood circulation to your scalp, which in turn helps to boost hair growth. It gets more oxygen and nutrients to the hair follicles. Also, the …
Exfoliating your skin is essential to a healthy beautiful looking skin as it gets rid of dead skin cells. Exfoliation means unclogging your pores and uncovering fresh new skin cells. It is also essential in your fight against wrinkles and acne. Point is you really should be exfoliating your skin at least once a week …
One of the most toxic products in your bathroom is your deodorant. Non-toxic deodorant is one of the more difficult products to find non-toxic alternatives for.  That’s because the vast majority of deodorants & antiperspirants have at least some of the ingredients listed below: Aluminum is the most abundant metal in the earth’s crust and …
We shower every day and every day we use shower gel. Well, guess what? That shower gel you use is most probably toxic and poisoning you slowly. It might say "all natural" on the bottle, have a lovely design with with plants and flowers on it. It might even be specifically written paraben free. Unfortunately, …
Happily Green Ever After 