Archive for May, 2010

Sunscreen Might Give You Cancer

Sunscreen Might Give You Cancer

1 / May 24, 2010 9:10 pm

Whoa — a new study says that the protective sunscreens that we rub on to prevent potential sun damage and skin cancer might actually contain ingredients that are known to cause…yup…cancer! A report from the Environmental Working Group (EWG) finds [...]

How Safe Is Your Perfume?

How Safe Is Your Perfume?

0 / May 22, 2010 7:36 pm

A new report by The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics and the Environmental Working Group finds that many perfume labels aren’t completely telling you everything that’s in the scent you love — and sometimes, the “secret” ingredients can be harmful. Jane [...]

10 Foods You Don’t Have to Buy Organic

10 Foods You Don’t Have to Buy Organic

0 / May 17, 2010 9:55 am

There are many foods that it’s important to buy organic so that you limit exposure to pesticides and other man-made chemicals that deeply penetrate certain products — chemicals that you can’t just “wash off.” Luckily, there are also some foods [...]

Study Links ADHD to Pesticides on Produce

Study Links ADHD to Pesticides on Produce

1 / May 17, 2010 8:57 am

A new, groundbreaking study has linked ADHD in children to consumption of pesticides commonly found on produce. Researchers at the University of Montreal found that exposure to organophosphate pesticides — found on fruits and vegetables — could raise the chances [...]

Gloss Find: Sparklehearts Natural Beauty for Girls

Gloss Find: Sparklehearts Natural Beauty for Girls

0 / May 3, 2010 2:38 pm

Sparklehearts is the perky name of my daughter’s new favorite, super-cute, natural shampoo, conditioner and body wash. Created by two moms — Hilary Orr and Darcy McMahon — Sparklehearts are sold in colorful, 100% recycled packaging. The cute name? The [...]