Cosmetic companies are forever trying to lure consumers into buying their products with the promise of fairer skin, younger looking visage, fresher breath or smoother hair.  But these products often contain chemicals that do not only harm the environment but our bodies as well.  Some of these ingredients are the very same ones that are used in battery fluids or in the making of foam for cushions or even coolants for cars.  Let’s face it; [...]

The Sun is life giving.  It sustains plants and animals and plays a very big role in our planet.  It is so powerful that ancient civilizations like the Egyptians worshiped the Sun God.  However, the sun can also wreak havoc on our skin.  Studies have shown that people who are more exposed to sunlight have a higher chance of developing skin related cancers.  With this in mind, how do we combat the harmful effects of [...]

After the disaster with the lead laden beauty products, consumers are now more careful as to what they put on their skin and face.  It’s bad enough to have to breathe polluted air, but to pollute our bodies with the very same products that we use for hygiene seems ironic. Sadly, while the FDA is in charge with the monitoring of all cosmetic products that have the potential to do more harm than good, the [...]