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“ Am I a bad mother for refusing to smear commercial sunscreen on my children?”
“Am I a bad mother for QUESTIONING those who make me feel guilty for NOT spreading number 30, 45 or 60 SPF daily on my children’s skin? Isn’t anything over 30 redundant?
“Am I a... read more
Most people don’t think of dish washing liquid as being a cosmetic, but when you really think about it, our hands are ALWAYS being bathed in it. Soaps, body washes and gels are considered to be cosmetic, so why not detergents? After all, we spend a lot of time together.
Being an ECO wise... read more
I read somewhere that the average woman absorbs nearly 5 lbs of skincare and beauty products through her skin every year. It's a lot eh? Think of all the different products you apply on your face, on your body, on your hair, those first aid ointments, deodorants, perfume, nail polish, bug... read more
Hmmm….is there candle wax in my skin cream?
“Elementary my Dear Watson!”
I have discovered that I love ‘sleuthing’ cosmetic labels. (See the first ‘Dear Cosmetic World’ when I finally pulled my head out of the sand).
Do you ever confuse the term PARAFFIN... read more
I know. Clean the skin. Tone the skin. Moisturize the skin.
And magic happens! I get that part.
But now you are confusing me.
Everything claims to be natural, pure, fresh, from nature. Sounds delicious.
Free of pesticides, not tested on animals, paraben free, no artifical coloring, etc. etc.... read more
Is there actually a choice? Your doctor may prescribe Prozac for depression, or Ritalin for ADHD. Your naturopath may present a different menu. “ Eat lots of salmon.” Otherwords, up your fatty acid intake and you may not need the drugs.
Can we actually feel ‘saner’ by... read more
Discover the magic!! Distill a regal rose, squeeze an aristocratic argan, churn a succulent shea. Shower yourself in the floral water, soften in the soothing oil and slather on the butter. Gardeners and chefs rejoice! Creams, facials, salves and other skin body care can be created right from your... read more
It is pretty hard not to feel proud to be Canadian as we share the joy of our highly talented Olympic athletes. From coast we coast we feel the pride, often becoming teary eyed at the grace and eloquence shown by our youth. Traveling back and forth across this great country, I feel a true sense... read more
'O Woe to Acne!'
“Nothing seems to work. I have been to three dermatologists, tried various creams and salves. Sometimes my acne clears up, but it always comes back. Once my face reacted so badly I missed two days of school! My dermatologist is recommending Pro-Active but I have heard it can... read more
