Are flame resistant pajamas safe?

The bright yellow "these pajamas are not fire resistant" warning label is scary, but should you really be alarmed? We’re shedding light on why you’re seeing the label and whether it’s safe to allow your child to wear non fire-resistant pajamas.

How to Understand a Cosmetic Label

Buying skincare products for yourself or your loved ones can be confusing. You want to make sure you don’t have any yucky stuff in there, but it can be hard to tell. Looking at the ingredient list is what most people do, but there is a lot more information on...

The Hidden Carcinogen in Laundry Detergents and Bubble Bath: 1,4 Dioxane

1,4-dioxane is a byproduct that can occur in the manufacturing process of personal care products and laundry detergent. It's a thought to be a carcinogen. Since it's not an actual ingredient, but rather a byproduct of manufacturing, it doesn't appear on the list of ingredients. We dig into this topic...

What Is Actually in Your "Natural" Skincare?

Most people know that your skin is your largest organ, but did you know it can absorb 60-70 percent of what is put on it? Considering how much the skin can absorb, it’s scary that the FDA does not have a formal definition or set of criteria for food or...

What's the best sunscreen to use on babies and kids?

Learn why spray sunscreens aren't safe for kids, why you should only use sunscreen that has non-nano zinc oxide as the active ingredient, and why a little sun exposure can help the body produce vitamin D.

4 Tips for Better Wellness at Bath Time for Children

Whether your child has eczema, sensitive skin or neither, there are simple things you can do to make bath time all the better for their health and wellness.