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The J&J Baby Powder Scandal

April 6, 2016 by Winnie Okello

The Lawsuit Earlier this year, the court ruled in favor of the family of a deceased woman, from Georgia, against Johnson & Johnson (J&J) in a lawsuit claiming ovarian cancer

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Endocrine Distributors In Your Nail Polish?

October 20, 2015 by Winnie Okello

Want some toxins with that mani-pedi? A new study by researchers at Duke University and the Environmental Working Group found that a common nail polish chemical and suspected endocrine disruptor

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Deciphering Cosmetics Ingredients

October 15, 2015 by Winnie Okello

Do you know how to read a cosmetics ingredients list? When was the last time you closely looked at the ingredient list on your cosmetics? Did you notice that concentrations

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Microbeads: The Case To Ban Its Use In Consumer Products

September 22, 2015 by Winnie Okello

Microbeads have been a staple in many cosmetics for quite some time now, and research consistently supports the case for banning, or minimizing their use in consumer products. This is

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The Ugly Truth About Endocrine Disruptors in Cosmetics

August 24, 2015 by Winnie Okello

When it comes to the means by which the human body operates, there is still much to be discovered as scientists continuously poke and prod to see what outcomes are expressed. Similarly, hormones

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Co-Washing Natural Hair: Leave Out the Shampoo

August 7, 2015 by Winnie Okello

Co-washing is becoming extremely popular with naturals. But why? What if I told you the best shampoo for natural black hair was NO shampoo at all? Would you believe me?

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A Closer Look at The Chemistry Of Cosmetics

July 27, 2015 by Winnie Okello

Cosmetics are not a modern invention. Humans have used various substances to alter their appearance or accentuate their features for at least 10,000 years, and possibly a lot longer. Women

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Cryptic Ingredients: Ethanolamine Compounds Typically Founds in Cosmetics

July 13, 2015 by Winnie Okello

Have you loked at the listen ingredients in the back of any cosmetic product lately? the probability of finding more thana few ingredients/cehcmicals tha dont typiay ome upi conversations is

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“Chemical-Free” Cosmetics: Word Play or Serious Business?

July 5, 2015 by Winnie Okello

Whenever someone asks me about the best chemical free cosmetics brands, I heave a big sigh… This well-intentioned question just goes to show how tricky this natural space has become

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