The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that hand and body washes containing certain antibacterial ingredients can no longer be widely sold (the final rule can be found here, and the consumer update is here). Why have they been banned? The Banned Antibacterial Ingredients In high enough concentrations, antibacterial ingredients kill bacteria either…
Lush Toothy Tabs and Powder Review
Toothpaste isn’t a product I’ve ever felt the need to experiment with, since almost every brand looks the same and feels the same to me, so I was intrigued when I saw Lush’s tooth products, which are completely dry – which totally confused me until I remembered that you brush your teeth beside a tap,…
How Spearmint Tea Can Relieve Hormonal Acne
Hormonal acne is one of the most annoying types of acne. Firstly, hormonal acne tends to be deep and large, and stews under your skin for days before coming to a head (if it even comes to a head at all). The usual topical acne treatments like benzoyl peroxide, tretinoin and tea tree oil don’t…
Does Biotin Work for Brittle Nails?
Biotin, also known as vitamin B7 or vitamin H, pops up in every supplement marketed for strengthening hair and nails. Do biotin supplements actually work for brittle nails? The answer is – it depends. Gah! Read on for the gory details… Are you getting enough biotin in your diet? Nutritional supplements generally only make a…
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