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Cosmetic Safety Regulation May Happen (But Don't Hold Your Breath)
Resolve to be Phthalate Free in 2019
Let Your Voice Be Heard
Have you ever testified in front of legislators for a cause in which you believe? I have, and I think most testifiers would agree this is not a pleasant experience. In addition to dedicating a significant amount of time becoming...
Teflon in Your Clothes?
How safe are your yoga pants? If you’re like many savvy environmentalists, you’ve already ditched your nonstick pans and bake ware because they are coated with Teflon or PTFE (aka polytetrafluoroethylene), a chemical linked to seemingly endless health problems, including...
Kahina Giving Beauty - Moroccan Skin Care with a Purpose
If the mystique of Morocco intrigues you, then the story of Kahina Giving Beauty will take you on a soulful journey to the creation of one of my favorite skincare lines. There are no compromises here, either in Kahina’s creams, oils...
Super Moist Gluten Free, Dairy Free Zucchini Muffin Recipe
Running out of ways to enjoy your garden zucchini? It’s time for gluten free zucchini muffins! Hands down, these are the moistest, most delicious zucchini muffins EVER. Using my friend Wendy’s grandmother’s recipe, I swapped out the vegetable oil for...
Your Bikini Wax- A Cautionary Tale
At my last bikini wax, as I lay on the paper-covered table wearing my underwear at my local salon, I found myself once again dreading this awkward summertime procedure. Worried that something was exposed, I looked down and saw the...