Got Sunscreen Questions? Get Answers Today
June 2, 2010 By 33 Comments
The fourth annual by Environmental Working Group (EWG) gives low marks to the current crop of sunscreen products, with a few notable exceptions. EWG researchers recommend only 39, or 8 percent, of 500 beach and sport sunscreens on the market this season. The reason? A surge in exaggerated SPF claims (SPFs greater than 50) and recent developments in understanding the possible hazards of some … [Read more...]
Johnson & Johnson Responds to Criticism
April 2, 2009 By Leave a Comment
A few days ago I wrote a post about my concern regarding the presence of known carcinogens like formaldehyde and 1,4-dioxane in children's baby bath products. I sent my post, highlighting my concerns directly to Johnson & Johnson, a giant in the personal care industry and a company that claims to put the safety of children and the environment before profit. This morning, Johnson & … [Read more...]
Green Moms Tell Johnson & Johnson To Get The Chemicals Out
March 30, 2009 By Leave a Comment
There is a lot of buzz going around these days about Johnson & Johnson's new "Big Bubblin Star" campaign to promote their latest line of baby's bubble bath. The timing on this campaign is interesting, as it follows right on the heels of a recently released safety report, , compiled by the that cited several Johnson & Johnson baby products as containing known carcinogens such as … [Read more...]
Eco-Beautiful
September 2, 2008 By 38 Comments
secretariat watch online As a green parent, you spend a lot of time taking care of your kids, your home, and your planet. How much time do you spend taking care of yourself? I know it sounds impossible, but it’s totally worth it to carve a few minutes out of your busy schedule to grab a little “me” time whenever you can. Here’s how to do it green: Get Relaxed: There is no better way to … [Read more...]
Homemade Bubble Bath
July 9, 2008 By Leave a Comment
full kick-ass film high quality Ingredients 1 cup baby shampoo or eco-friendly liquid soap 3/4 cup water 1/2 - 1 tsp. glycerin Essential oils (optional) This bubble bath is so easy to make and use that you will wonder why you ever bought a commercial product. Little kids can help you measure out and combine the ingredients while older children can handle the whole project on their own. Combine 1 … [Read more...]
Green Sunscreen
May 29, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Last weekend, after slathering both of my daughters head-to-toe with sunscreen, I headed outside for an afternoon of gardening only to realize that I forgot to lather up my own lily-white skin. Subsequently I obtained my first (and hopefully last) sunburn of the summer season. Sunscreen is as pivotal to summer fun as bathing suits and sandy toes. So you may be surprised to learn that the brand … [Read more...]
