soap and washcloth, phthalates in the beauty routine

Beauty and the Phthalates

Phthalates, a family of industrial chemicals used to soften PVC plastic and as solvents in cosmetics and other consumer products, can damage the liver, kidneys, lungs, and reproductive system. –Healthcare Without Harm The US government has actually banned the use of phthalates in children’s toys and other children’s products. Which is great, but phthalates can …

plastic water bottles

Bisphenol ABC

Okay, I had to start out with the one that everyone (or nearly everyone) has heard of already. BPA. What is BPA, and Why is it so “Bad”? A number of years ago, a study was done that told the world that BPA was bad for our health. According to healthline.com “BPA has a similar …