Do zinc sunscreens stop working and go toxic after 2 hours?
There’s a new paper on zinc oxide sunscreens not working and becoming toxic after 2 hours of UV exposure. A lot of people have sent me this paper, so here’s …
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Do Hats and Umbrellas Protect Well From the Sun? (with video)
Instead of talking about sunscreen like I usually do, we’re going to dive into some of the things you can use to protect your skin apart from sunscreen (I can feel …
The “60% of products absorb into your bloodstream” myth (with video)
The myth that “60% of what’s applied to your skin is absorbed into your bloodstream” is one of my pet peeves. It’s so far from the truth, and it’s cited …
Period undies review: Modibodi and Bonds
As I’ve mentioned before, I’ve been trying to get a bit more comfortable talking about normal bodily functions, and I think it’s important that we discuss what works and doesn’t …
Should you avoid aluminium in deodorants? The science (with video)
I’ve recently been approached by several natural deodorant companies to talk about the health risks of aluminium-containing antiperspirants. As much as I’d like that sweet sweet cheque… I can’t. Because …
Clean Beauty Is Wrong and Won’t Give Us Safer Products
If you use beauty products, it’s impossible to not have heard of clean beauty. It’s a revolution. You want your products to be clean – you don’t want to use …
Reusable menstrual product reviews: Saalt cup, Love Luna pads
I’ve tried more reusable menstrual products since my last post reviewing menstrual cups and period underwear – one of the best reviewed cups on the market, and my first reusable …
How to Choose UV Protective Clothing
I talk about sunscreen a lot here, but sunscreen isn’t the only way to protect your skin! Today I’m going to talk about how to choose clothes that protect you …