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05/07/2018
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By Vicki Batts
Hawaii bans sunscreen chemicals that destroy coral reefs
Just how toxic is your sunscreen? Many of the chemicals used to “protect” you from the sun are so hazardous that they actually threaten the well-being of some of the world’s most beautiful natural wonders, like coral reefs. In fact, the state of Hawaii just passed a bill banning the sale of sunscreens that contain […]
04/11/2018
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By Frances Bloomfield
From makeup wipes to wet wipes: How these non-woven fabrics do more harm than good
There’s no denying the convenience provided by wet wipes. Originally marketed for babies, wet wipes have since seen more use by adults the world over (makeup wipes, anyone?). Though they make life easier for people, their impact on our infrastructure and the environment is anything but positive. After use, wet wipes are usually tossed in […]
02/13/2018
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By Isabelle Z.
Health Ranger joins Robert Scott Bell for mind-blowing SCIENCE explanation of Tide laundry pods lab tests
Tide laundry pods have been making headlines for all the wrong reasons lately. Designed to make doing laundry more convenient, these colorful pods’ similar appearance to candy has had all kinds of effects that Tide likely never intended. The first problem is poisoning, with young children mistaking the pods for candy, ingesting them, and becoming […]
01/15/2018
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By Frances Bloomfield
The U.K. has banned microbeads from beauty products, protections the oceans and environment
As of Jan. 9, 2018, the U.K. will no longer allow manufacturers to use plastic microbeads in personal care products and cosmetics. To follow is a full ban on the sale of microbead-containing products, which will be implemented in July of this year. According to the DailyMail.co.uk, this is part of a nationwide effort to […]
09/21/2017
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By Rhonda Johansson
Antimicrobial chemicals in soap products found to permanently harm developing babies in utero
Triclocarban (TCC), the most common antibacterial chemical compound found in various personal care products such as soaps and lotions, can inadvertently be transferred from mother to child, inducing irreversible damage to the developing fetus. TCC was also noted to interfere with the lipid metabolism in the baby, which could potentially lead to growth abnormalities. While […]
08/05/2017
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By Mike Adams
Sunscreen chemicals are KILLING you (and poisoning the environment)
Sunscreen chemicals are highly toxic and extremely damaging to human health and the environment. In this video, I cover some of the most toxic sunscreen ingredients that you’ll find in nearly all the popular sunscreen products sold everywhere. Many of these chemicals cause cancer or hormone disruption. In addition to harming your health, these toxic […]
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