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Parabens in Cosmetics: What They Are, Why People Avoid Them, and What to Use Instead
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Parabens in Cosmetics: What They Are, Why People Avoid Them, and What to Use Instead

You've seen the label. "Paraben-free." It's on deodorants, shampoos, moisturizers, and soaps — printed like a badge of honor. But most of us don't actually know what parabens are, why so many peop...

clean beautyWhy "Fragrance" on a Skincare Label Should Give You Pause

Why "Fragrance" on a Skincare Label Should Give You Pause

Turn over almost any bottle of lotion, shampoo, or body wash and you'll find it near the bottom of the ingredient list: fragrance. Or its international alias, parfum. It looks like a single ingredi...