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10/10/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Swimming with sunscreen damages the environment AND wildlife: Study

Most people slather on sunscreen before they go swimming without giving it a second thought. They believe they’re doing something good for their body by protecting it from the sun; perhaps they haven’t gotten the message that the sun isn’t quite as bad for them as it’s made out to be. Whether you believe you […]

05/23/2018 / By Jayson Veley

Vapor emissions from personal care products comparable to rush hour pollution, shocking study concludes

According to a new CIRES and NOAA study, emissions of siloxane, which is a common ingredient often found in shampoos, lotions and deodorants, are comparable in magnitude to certain components of car exhaust, such as benzene, emitted into the atmosphere during rush-hour traffic in Boulder, Colorado. The study, which was published in the journal Environmental […]

05/07/2018 / 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 […]

02/09/2018 / By Kristine Payne

The dangerous ingredients in common personal care products

When it comes to personal care products, there are dozens of brands to choose from when it comes to shampoo, toothpaste, sunscreen or mouthwash. But most of these products contain dozens (if not hundreds) of questionable chemical ingredients. On average, women’s personal care products contain almost 200 chemical ingredients, while men’s personal care products contain […]

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