In this deep dive into soap nerdery, learn abundant olive oil, a unique local alkali, and a novel soapmaking process produced the original Castile soap.
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Certifications, ingredients, labeling lingo? What a quagmire! Transform yourself into an informed, discerning consumer to spend wisely and cruise through the marketing melee with a savvy eye.
Whenever I need to find a safer, low-tox home or body care product, the Environmental Working Group (EWG) is where I start.
Join me in calling for greater safety and transparency around our personal care products, especially to protect our most vulnerable and exposed populations.
Let’s celebrate the progress towards greater consumer safety policies! May these victories spur us on in our pursuit of still needed protections.
With the allure of softening clothes, reducing static, smoothing wrinkles, and smelling flowery (sort of), it can be hard to break up with fabric softener. Here are the downsides.
Organic has many benefits, but sometimes the sticker shock can be a deterrent, so here are ways to go organic, while maintaining your food budget.