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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These days, it’s fairly common to see all kinds of hair colours when walking around the streets: black, bleach blonde, pink, purple and everything in between. Dying one’s hair has become a common way to make a fashion statement, as well as disguising grey hairs—one of the most obvious visual signs of aging. But not …
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Many parents give their baby a dummy (also called a soother or pacifier) during the first 6 months to help soothe their child or settle them to sleep. As well as helping to save the sanity of new parents, dummies might have other benefits too. Some research suggests that using a dummy may possibly reduce …
Freezer bags are very useful for storing all kinds of food and liquids, but are they safe? There is growing evidence that storing food in plastic can lead to the transfer of harmful chemicals, which negatively effect our hormonal health in particular. The transfer of chemicals is typically greater when plastic is heated, for example …
Foundation is a staple in every makeup maven’s bag of goodies. Whether it’s to give you that full-on glam look or just a natural glow, it’s a crucial step in everyone’s makeup routine. While it can help us feel more beautiful, foundation also has a less pretty side. Your favourite foundation products may contain harmful …
Shower gel is one of those products that can’t really be avoided if you want to feel like you’ve had a good wash. But that lathery, bubbly cleansing feeling you get when you shower, could be from an ingredient that might not like your skin as much as you like the bubbles. SLS has been …
