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Top 10 Detoxifying Foods (And How They Work)

There’s no need to limit your intake of detoxifying foods to a dedicated cleanse. There are plenty of fruits, vegetables, spices and herbs that can optimize the body’s natural cleansing mechanisms. Seek out foods that support elimination – tasks carried out by the liver, kidneys and digestive system; help the body rid itself of free …

The Perils of Perfume

Do you remember Love’s Baby Soft? It was my first fragrance and I loved how it made me feel confident, stylish and sporty. I wanted more. As the years went on, each new scent I wore sealed a monumental moment in time. My high school prom (Lauren by Ralph Lauren), my college boyfriend (Halston Z-14), …

VILLAIN INGREDIENT CONCERN: CHEMICAL SUNSCREENS

When you think of sunscreen, it’s logical to assume that something that protects you from skin cancer would be safe to use, especially since the FDA regulates and considers sunscreen ingredients as drugs. But a closer look at the typical ingredients that go into sunscreen can reveal a slew of toxic villain ingredients with the …