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Commercial Fragrances Are More Likely to Cause Irritation, Skin Disorders and Headaches

Most commercially available fragrances, even precious fragrances that cost upwards of $100+ an ounce, include synthetically derived aromatic ingredients. Those that experience headaches or skin irritation/dermatitis from synthetic fragrances can often enjoy natural fragrances without experiencing the same negative side effects. The same is true for heavily fragranced personal care products  More

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Choosing Natural Products for Children

The skin is our largest organ. It has the capacity to absorb what we put onto it including lotions, creams, oils, soaps, ointments, bath products and the ingredients they all contain. Ideally, children's skin needs to be nourished and cleansed with products that are made with their unique needs in mind. Mass-marketed personal care products made for children are not always as gentle as they should be. Commercial manufacturers tend to focus upon...  More

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Children and Eczema

Eczema is an autoimmune skin condition that can affect us all. It's especially heartbreaking to see a child suffering from this uncomfortable and often embarrassing condition. More and more children seem to be afflicted with eczema and other skin disorders. One of the likeliest causes for the surge in eczema is the increase in synthetic ingredients and strong, irritating fragrances used in mass-marketed skin care products...  More

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