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Figuring out Phthalates
Phthalates. That’s a fun word to spell, not so much fun to be exposed to. Unfortunately we’ve all been exposed to phthalates; they’re dubbed the “everywhere chemicals” because they are quite frankly everywhere. Let’s start at the beginning. Phthalates have been widely used since the 1950s. They are esters of phthalic acid. What’s an ester?…
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Why I Started Caring What’s in My Lipstick and Why You Should Too
I never really cared too much about my beauty products. My skin isn’t terrible (thanks mom!), and I’m not crazy about having the newest, latest make-up. My skincare routine has been fairly set since high school: regular cleansing, moisturizer, and sunscreen. When I bought products I stuck to the $$ price range skipping between brands…