Ingredient Watch List: Benzyl Alcohol, Another Irritating Preservative Unsafe for Infants
Ready for another synthetic, potentially harsh preservative? Benzyl alcohol is actually a natural …
Ingredient Watch List: Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, the Toxic Preservative
Well here we are talking about the potential problems with synthetic preservatives again! …
Comfrey for Skin, for a Softer Appearance
A perennial shrub native to Europe and the temperate parts of Asia, comfrey has been traditionally …
Ingredient Watch List: Octinoxate, the Potentially Dangerous Chemical Sunscreen
For decades now we've been told to wear sunscreen to protect ourselves from skin cancer, as well as …
Peru Balsam for Skin, the Natural Resin for Sensitive Skin
Balsam of Peru, also known as Peru Balsam, is a resin extracted from the Myroxylon tree that has …
Ingredient Watch List: Lactic Acid and Glycolic Acid, the Exfoliator That Could Lead to Lasting Sun Damage
Lactic acid and glycolic acid are one of the most popular alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) in skin care …