Chemical Info
Toxic Beauty — Mascaras
When the ancient Egyptians first began using mascara thousands of years ago, the mixture they used was made of lead ore, charcoal, crocodile dung, and
What Is Hyaluronic Acid? (And Why Does Your Skin Need It?)
Our Chemical Info series helps you decipher the ingredient lists of beauty, personal care, baby, and home products so you don’t have to worry about the
What Are Baby Wipes Made From?
Baby wipes are something that you use an awful lot of when you have a baby. But what exactly is in those wipes? If you
What Are Sulphates? (And Are They Safe?)
Sulphate free shampoos and other personal care products have become fairly popular in recent years. But what are sulphates (or sulfates) in the first place? And
Baby Wipes: Toxic Ingredients You Should Avoid
I’ve been examining a LOT of baby wipes recently, as I update our Baby Wipes Cheat Sheet. Although baby wipes manufacturers have cleaned up the
Quick Guide to Preservatives in Organic Skincare
I’ve written about preservatives in skincare before. But I had a query this week about which preservatives are okay, so I thought I’d write you
What Is Propylene Glycol? (And Is It Safe?)
This is the next instalment in our ongoing series about chemicals often found in home and personal care products. Here, we make an assessment of
What Is Potassium Sorbate? (And Is It Safe?)
This is the next instalment in our ongoing series about chemicals often found in home and personal care products. Here, we make an assessment of
Problems with Optical Brighteners (And What You Can Do About It)
Many laundry detergents promise to make your white clothes whiter than white. How do they do this? Using chemicals called optical brighteners. What are optical
Everything You Need to Know About Activated Charcoal
Activated charcoal seems to be in just about everything at the moment! A couple of years back, Gwyneth Paltrow praised a juice cleanse using activated
Are any of the #7 plastics safe?
One of our most popular posts is the one about the numbers on plastics, where I talk about which plastic is safe to use. In
How to Read Makeup Labels – Lipstick
I often get asked if I can have a look at a label for someone, and let them know if the product is any good.
