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Nanoparticles In Mineral Make-Up?

Concerned individuals are starting to raise an important question: Does mineral make-up contain dangerous nanoparticles? Micronized ingredients are not necessarily nanoparticles. It is important to understand the difference and find out specifically if the brand of make-up that you wish to use contains nanoparticles. Micronized minerals like titanium dioxide and zinc oxide are used extensively in cosmetics. The use of...   More

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Natural Ways to Help Control Psoriasis, Eczema and Other Autoimmune Skin Disorders

Topical steroid creams including cortisone are often used as a treatment for autoimmune related skin disorders like eczema, psoriasis and lichen planus. Steroid creams, however, are reported to have numerous side effects including memory loss and mood swings. Over time, they may also make the user's immune system worse in combating his/her skin disorder. Natural products, however, offer an alternative approach in managing the disorder and...   More

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Artisan-Made By the Batch Oral Care Products Offer a Healthier Alternative to Mass-Market Products

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. It, however, remains a buyer's beware situation as some so called "natural" mass-marketed products still contain hazardous ingredients. Mass-marketed oral care products can contain hazardous ingredients like sodium lauryl sulfate...   More

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