Archive for the 'Going Green' Category
Tips to Keep Your Home Environment Green and Your Children Safe
Children are particularly susceptible to environmental hazards in our daily living. Potentially toxic chemicals show up in our food, as contaminants in air and water, in common household and personal care products, in packaging, and in furniture. It has been estimated that the average home may contain 1,500 compounds that may be weakening our vitality and increasing our health costs. Although children should be the first to be protected from environmental hazards, the truth is they are at the greatest risk for chemical exposures. In order to protect our children’s health as well as our own, we can build a healthier, safer home environment and take simple, everyday steps to minimize chemical exposures from common household and personal care product ingredients. We can become informed consumers and look for safe and effective alternatives to traditional products without sacrificing our children’s long-term health: Read the rest of this entry »
In April of every year since 1970, people all over the world celebrate Earth Day. We are bombarded with information about the state of the environment, pollution threats, and suggestions about how we, as individuals and as communities, can help save our planet. Read the rest of this entry »
The holidays are fast approaching and for many women, especially those with acne prone skin, they’re dreaded because of the confines of friends and family gatherings. The natural inclination is to apply loads of concealer and foundation over blemishes to hide them from close examination. However, most foundations on the market are ridden with oils, chemicals, preservatives and other pore clogging ingredients used to stabilize the formula. Read the rest of this entry »
Go Green …it’s healthier than you think!
Make “going green” more than just a catchy line. Make it a part of your family’s life—every day with help from non-toxic household cleaning products. Read the rest of this entry »