Past Beauty
2008-05-13
Toothpaste
Every morning and every night we brush our teeth - riding them of plaque
and nasty "sugar bugs" but we could also be exposing our teeth
and gums to unnecessary chemicals.
2008-04-14
Exfoliate it!
Pure Know How looks at ways to reduce the toxins going on or into our bodies;
today we want to highlight the ways to remove them.
2008-03-11
It girl
Think twice about buying your little or big princess the toy-cosmetics that
are so heavily marketed and so readily available at dollar bargains - ever
think why they are so cheap?
2008-01-16
Skin
It's winter here in Canada (as if we needed to say that!) where cold air, dry indoor environments and lack of sunlight can impact our skin, causing it to lose moisture and elasticity. What's the skinny … on creams, lotions and potions?
2007-12-05
Powder Your Nose.
Mineral-based cosmetics are getting much attention … is it a new marketing
ploy or are there real benefits?
2007-11-27
Zits.
The dreaded pimple - whether it pops up on your teenager or yourself - this
common skin condition gets a lot of attention with the hundreds of acne
treatments on the market.
2007-11-01
The Nose Knows.
Perfume … Parfum … Eau de toilet … the right scent can calm
frazzled nerves, inflame passion or make you feel fresh and flirty …
but what is a charm for some can be a poison for others.
2007-10-24
It's Hairy
Colouring your hair? Are hair dyes safe? Not sure you want the answer? Here's
what you need to consider to reduce your toxic exposure to chemicals in
hair colourants.
2007-10-10
Kiss Toxins Goodbye Updated
"...if you wear lipstick every day, over your lifetime, you'll actually
eat over five pounds of lipstick off your mouth."
2007-10-03
Germs.
Antibacterial soaps were introduced in the '90's and can now be found in
many everyday products. But are these germ killers detrimental to our health?
2007-09-12
Long
and Luscious?
Created in 1913, the first mascara blended Vaseline with coal dust as a
lash darkener. Have mascara ingredients become any safer?
2007-09-05
Bar it.
Many bar soaps available in mainstream stores are not soaps at all but are
synthetic detergent cleansers.
2007-08-16
Hide it.
Cream, stick or brush-on … what is concealed in your concealer?
2007-07-25
Wash Out.
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) is an ingredient found in an estimated 90% of
shampoos. SLS are also used in other products such as toothpaste and garage
floor cleaners.
2007-07-11
Line it.
Cosmetic pencils are used to colour those eyes big and bright and those
lips pouty and luscious. What else are we getting when we line it?
2007-07-04
Nail
it!
When it comes to making your fingernails and toenails dazzle in red, pink
or blue pick your poison ... as nail products are "among the most toxic
cosmetics on the market."
2007-06-27
Bug Off!
Canadian bugs are … well bug ’ers … they bite and chomp causing
swelling, itching and may carry diseases like West Nile and Lyme.
2007-06-20
Sunny Days!
Yahoo... hot summer lazy, hazy days. Boohoo... sunburn, skin damage, wrinkles
(eeks!), skin cancers and immune suppression.
2007-06-06
Look inside your cosmetics bag.
Really.
Think of your mascara that gives you those luscious lashes, your lipstick
for that dewy pout, and your blush for that hint of excited colour. Think
again.
2007-05-30
Get a whiff of this.
84% of the ingredients contained in synthetic fragrances have never been
tested nor approved for human safety.
2007-05-09
The underlying base
Foundation sits on the skin, covers most of the face and more of it is used than most other make-up items.
2007-05-02
The Pits.
Is there really a difference between deodorant and antiperspirant? You bet!
2007-05-02
What's all the Stink
About?
Over the past few years, e-mails have been circulating about deodorants/
antiperspirants causing breast cancer. According to the Canadian Cancer
Society these rumours are FALSE. But we know there are many sides to every
story.
2007-04-18
Face it.
Did you know that your facial moisturizer may contain ingredients that do
more than soothe and hydrate?
2007-04-11
Kiss Toxins Goodbye.
"...if you wear lipstick every day, over your lifetime, you'll actually
eat over five pounds of lipstick off your mouth."
2007-04-04
How many body care products
did you use this morning?
On average, women use 12 personal care products each day, exposing themselves
to 168 unique ingredients.
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