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What the Plastic Microbead Ban Means
I had imagined the UK’s much publicised microbead ban would be basically much like the legislation that is either already in force or well on …
Should You Put Food In Cosmetics On A Hungry Planet?
Should food ingredients be used in cosmetics when the planet is already straining to feed nearly 8 billion people? This was the question posed by …
The Palm Tree – The Cosmetic Industry’s Base
Some things I write about seem quite important to me but somehow don’t really resonate with the people who read my blog. For example I …
Microbeads In Cosmetics Are Bad – But Plastic Is Everywhere
Christmas 2016 is over, and like a lot of people for me the next item on the agenda is getting rid of all the rubbish. …
How Do Organic Accreditations Actually Work?
There are dozens of organic certification schemes. The way most of the big ones work is that they certify a particular supplier and also have …
A Quick Guide To The Environmental Crisis
I give green personal care products a pretty rough time on this blog. I don’t have any problem doing this as a public service because …
Is Benzophenone A Risk To Reproductive Health?
Big corporations are run for profits and are not too scrupulous about how they seek them. We have seen tobacco companies ignore the health of …
Cyanide Containing Almonds Withdrawn From Whole Food Stores
I am indebted to my friend the LA Hobo (@thelahobo on Twitter) for drawing my attention to a recent action by the FDA ordering the …
Microbeads In Cosmetics
As a keen environmentalist I often find myself face palming when a cosmetic company picks up on a green issue. They often home in on …