Mascara is one of those makeup products that even non-makeup wearers use. Many people who go without foundation, blush and eye shadow often do stop to apply a quick coat of mascara for a bit of extra polish. However, conventional mascara is full of chemicals, synthetic waxes, pigments, solvents, preservatives and fragrances. These ingredients can …
Have you ever read the ingredients list on the back of a shampoo or shower gel bottle and thought to yourself, “What on earth is THAT?” Yes, me too! It often feels like you need a science degree to work out what is lurking inside those cosmetics bottles (or even to pronounce the ingredients). Now, …
Sulphates (spelt sulfates in American English) are some of the most controversial ingredients found in cosmetics and cleaning products today. Many people are familiar with Sodium Lauryl Sulphate (SLS), thanks to the controversy surrounding its safety, but SLS is just one member of a whole family of sulphates. A range of SLS alternatives are used …
If you’re going on a camping holiday with your family this summer, or you’re headed to a festival with friends, you’ll probably be taking an air mattress for some extra comfort while you sleep. They’re also handy to have at home when you need to put up unexpected guests for the night or if the …
If you haven’t heard of this group of chemicals before, then you might be surprised to learn that they are present in hundreds of household, beauty and other plastic and manufactured goods that you come into contact with. Phthalates (pronounced thal-ates) are used in plastics to soften them, but are also present in many artificially …
Nanoparticles are tiny particles which can be found all around us in the natural and man-made world. You can find organic nanoparticles in volcanic ash, ocean spray, fine sand and dust and even in viruses and the synthetic kind in makeup, cosmetics, suncream and other health products, to name just a few. Measuring between 1-100 …
Most of us want out hair to be soft and silky, but the products we use to clean our hair may actually have the reverse effect – drying it out and even damaging the health of our hair and scalp. Sulphates such as SLS and SLES are effective at creating a lather and removing grease, …
Babies are born with perfect soft skin, and as parents we want to try and protect their delicate skin as much as we can. The baby product industry is huge in the UK, with thousands of products all promising to keep your baby’s skin perfect. The NHS recommends using plain water to clean your baby’s …
Plastics are a relatively new material, yet in the 70 or so years that we’ve been using them, they’ve taken over virtually every type of product we use. Toys, utensils, containers, bottles; where we previously used natural materials like wood, metal and glass, we now use plastic without thinking twice. But the development of plastic …
The big-brand toothpastes you’ll find at your local supermarket or pharmacy may not be as good for your oral health as they claim. They could ingredients that can actually harm the short and long-term health of your family. Yes, even those toothpastes designed for babies and kids! If you’ve ever brushed a baby’s teeth, you’ll …
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