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It’s officially dry skin season! We all want to keep our skin moisturized, healthy, and non-toxic!  First Aid Beauty’s Ultra Repair Cream is a widely popular moisturizer that is available at Sephora and Amazon. In fact, it has the “clean at Sephora” label on it. But is it really clean? This product has received a 3 on EWG.    This product contains PHENOXYETHANOL, which is a preservative. There isn’t a ton of research on this ingredient, which is a little questionable. However, this ingredient is a lot better than containing fragrance itself. Although it is okay in the US, it is...

Have you heard of micellar water?Micellar water is a skin care product that can be used before moisturizing to cleanse the skin. It can help with acne, removing make up, and cleansing any impurities. But like any other product, some may contain toxic ingredients. The La Roche Posay Micellar Water may look like a quality product, but with a 4 on EWG, this is no good for your skin. Not only does it score an 8 for fragrance, but this micellar water also contains Poloxamer which has high contamination concerns. If you are looking to up your skin care game without the harsh...

Everyone is talking about Julia Roberts favorite moisturizer, The Weleda Skin Food Original Ultra! Marketed as an all-natural “miracle” moisturizer, formulated with nourishing natural ingredients like extracts of rosemary and chamomile is said to be safe for ALL skin types…. But it’s not!Now, although most of the ingredients in Julia’s favorite product scored between a 1-3 on the EWG -  Weleda Skin Food Original Ultra contains FRAGRANCE - one of the worst toxins to be found in cosmetic products. Ranking an 8 on EWG, fragrance has a high level of immunotoxicity and is linked to cancer. So before heading to Amazon...

500,000+ Customers, Fragrance-Free, and Certified Vegan Gleamins Vitamin C Clay Mask is marketed as a natural treatment. While that is mostly true there is one ingredient that gives us pause. Sodium Benzoate is an ingredient with the ability to convert to benzene, a known carcinogen. Studies also show that it can increase your risk of inflammation, oxidative stress, obesity, ADHD, and allergies. So as a recommendation we suggest limiting use of products with this ingredient, and always checking the ingredient list.  Watch Full Review

Have you heard about this viral K beauty product from Kaja? Kaja Cheeky Stamp Cushion Blush is the talk of Tiktok - popular for its cushion blush formula, with a heart-shaped applicator. It blends out to a sheer-to-buildable flush of color..Sounds dreamy, right? Think again. This product is not only ranked a 4 on EWG due to fragrance and colorant additives, but there are concerns over bioaccumulation - meaning that the chemicals increase in concentration the more you use it.Why is bioaccumulation concerning? The more toxic chemicals are used the more they build up on your skin and in your body - increasing...