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Why are "By the Batch" Personal and Home Care Products Better?

During the past 10-20 years, the number of individuals with allergies, eczema and asthma has increased significantly. If you are an adult over age 30, think back to your childhood. You probably know many more family members and others that have eczema, other skin sensitivities and allergies now than when you were younger. This drastic increase is no surprise when we consider the increased use of chemicals within the products we use. more

Commercial Fragrances Are More Likely to...

Most commercially available fragrances include synthetically derived aromatic ingredients. Some individuals are more prone than others to headaches, skin irritation, eczema and sensitivity. more

Choosing Natural Products for Children...

Children are much smaller than adults, and their immune and other bodily systems are not as mature. You've certainly noticed that children require much smaller dosages of medications based on age and/or body... more

Children and Eczema...

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... more

Nanoparticles In Mineral Make-Up?...

Concerned individuals are starting to raise an important question: Does mineral make-up and other cosmetics contain dangerous nanoparticles? Micronized minerals like titanium dioxide and zinc oxide are used... more

Natural Ways to Help Control Psoriasis, ...

Psoriasis, Eczema and Lichen Planus are autoimmune disorders that negatively and severely effect the health of the skin. Cases vary amongst sufferers. Symptoms may include severely itchy skin, cracks... more

Artisan-Made By the Batch Oral Care Prod...

With growing consumer awareness of the hazards of the ingredients commonly used in personal and oral care products, more and more mass-marketed "natural" oral care products are appearing on store shelves.... more

Mass-Marketed Household Products May Be ...

As consumers, we need to be aware that some mass-market companies are abusing and intentionally graying the lines behind the intended meaning of particular words and phrases like green, biodegradable,... more

Natural Pet Care Can Help Enhance and Pr...

Our animal companions are not exempt from experiencing many of the same physical and medical conditions that we face. And they also experience their own set of challenges and discomforts. Through my... more

Home Fragrancing the Artisan Way...

Natural and primarily all-natural artisan-made, "by the batch" home fragrancing products are a healthier alternative to their mass-market counterparts. Over time, inhaling products scented with synthetic... more

The Hazards of Mineral Oil Based Baby Oi...

Parents and caregivers unknowningly use commercial baby care products that are mass-marketed to appear gentle or natural, but that are instead potentially harmful for babies. A baby's skin and organs are... more

Beauty By the Batch's Guide to Purchasin...

I adore vegetable soaps. From the simple, to the beautifully creative, vegetable soap cleanses my skin without drying or irritating it. The natural aromatics included in the vegetable soaps that I purchase... more

Ingredients Commonly Used in Mineral Bas...

Beauty By the Batch's Natural Mineral Based Cosmetics Ingredients Glossary defines several of the most commonly used natural (and nearly all-natural) ingredients used in artisan made mineral cosmetics. more

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