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May 02 2024 – Lin Lin
A Simple Guide to Keeping Organic Products Fresh and Safe
Are Organic Skincare Products Safe from Bacteria and How So? One of the primary advantages of truly organic skincare products is their absence of chemical preservatives which could be toxic. Yet, you might wonder how they maintain freshness without falling prey to harmful bacteria. Let’s delve into the secrets behind their longevity: Natural Preservatives including Antioxidant Content: Organic skincare formulations...
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May 01 2024 – Lin Lin
A skincare guide to the first 12 months of your baby - Part 2 of 5
Phase 2: Maturation of skin barrier (1 to 3 months) By now, the skin is rapidly accustoming to its surroundings and gradually strengthening its barrier function, enhancing its capacity to maintain hydration balance. Yet in harsher environments with fluctuating humidity, babies may experience problems like dry skin, diaper rash, and infantile eczema. Implementing a comprehensive skincare routine can significantly aid in preserving the baby's...
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May 01 2024 – Lin Lin
A skincare guide to the first 12 months of your baby - Part 1 of 5
The birth of a baby brings joyous changes, which can often lead parents to overlook the importance of newborn skin care. This is crucial as a baby's immune system is extremely undeveloped and their skin, being the largest organ, primarily acts as a protective barrier. Parents go above and beyond for their infants, yet it's effortless to overlook the difficulties...
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May 01 2024 – Lin Lin
Beauty is skin deep, beauty product regulation isn't - the case for organic skincare
The regulation of skincare products varies widely across different countries. While the EU, Japan, Korea, and Canada have stringent regulations in place, the United States falls behind in terms of the number of banned chemicals and approved ingredients. For instance, the EU has banned over 1400-2400 chemicals in cosmetics, a stark contrast to the fewer chemicals banned in the US....
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May 01 2024 – Lin Lin
A Guide to Safe, Simple, and Sane Skincare for Future Moms - Part 2 of 3
When Pregnant, Use Extra Safe and Clean Skincare Products Environmental toxins in food, medicine, water, soil, alcohol, and drugs are harmful. However, research on the safety of skincare ingredients is not as thorough. Different countries have different rules for cosmetics. For example, the EU bans 2,400 chemicals in cosmetics, while the US bans only 11. In Canada, about 500 ingredients...
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May 01 2024 – Lin Lin
Organic vs. Natural: do you know the difference?
A parent is rightfully skeptical about the label “natural products” in skincare. There is no clear definition or standards for "natural products". On the contrary, organic products are subjected to a stringent certification process to validate their genuineness and safety. These certification processes are conducted by established government and civil organizations, for instance: USDA Organic: The United States Department of...
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May 01 2024 – Lin Lin
How can skincare products improve babies' health? Let's count the ways
Upon birth, a baby's immune system is fragile, developing strength over time and typically approaching maturity when we're between 5 to 7 years old. Kids get sick more often and harm to their immunity can potentially result in repercussions in their future. What we often overlook is that our skin acts as the body's primary protection against external dangers, such...
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June 23 2017 – Patricia Digasbarro
Meaning Behind Fragrance Free, Perfume and Scent
Its so confusing, I know. You have a child with sensitive skin, and you want to buy something that has no irritating ingredients including fragrance. Makes sense! So many products do not state there are chemical fragrance or perfume/parfum in their products yet when you read the ingredients, there it is. Perfume. Fragrance. Natural Essence derived from Essential oils (whatever...
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