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Exposing Japanese Honeysuckle Extract
I've been exposing Japanese Honeysuckle Extract for the synthetic preservative it is for more than a decade.The controversy started in 2009 with an expose that was published on the Organic Consumers Association website. Written by Elizabeth Moriarty, a phytochemist and organic inspector, the article states that parabens, naturally-occurring and synthetic, can be hidden in Japanese HoneysuckleExtract. Moriarty states that:It is a highly processed and concentrated paraben extraction that may or ma
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12th Jul 2024
Antiperspirants & Breast Cancer -- Just an Internet Myth?
Antiperspirants & Breast Cancer -- Just an Internet Myth?Originally published on Chemical of the Day October 2015.I recently caught a panel discussion on satellite radio about breast cancer (presumably for Breast Cancer Awareness Month). A number of doctors were answering questions and debunking some myths about breast cancer, treatments, and causes. In this discussion they addressed the question of whether antiperspirants cause breast cancer. The doctor's answer was unequivocally "No. That'
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12th Jul 2024
Is Phenoxyethanol Safe?
Phenoxyethanol is used in a lot of purportedly "clean" cosmetics, but is phenoxyethanol safe? Let's look at the available data.Phenoxyethanol is an aromatic ether alcohol. What does this mean? This ingredient starts out as phenol, a toxic white crystalline powder that's created from benzene (a known carcinogen) and then is treated with ethylene oxide (also a known carcinogen) and an alkali.What's its job as an ingredient:Phenoxyethanol is commonly used in the ingredient listed as "fragrance" and
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12th Jul 2024
Is Cocamidopropylamine Oxide Safe?
Is Cocamidopropylamine Oxide Safe? Let's look at the available dataWhat is Cocamidopropylamine Oxide?Cocamidopropylamine Oxide is a tertiary amine oxide. It acts as a surfactant, foam booster, and hair conditioning agent in cosmetic items.How is it made?Cocamidopropylamine Oxide is created by reacting coconut oil with dimethylaminodpropylamine and then further reacted with hydrogen peroxide to form cocamidopropylamine oxide. (Source)What are its risks?Cocamidopropylamine Oxide has a fairly safe
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6th Jun 2024
How to Detox From Chlormequat Chloride
How to Detox From Chlormequat ChlorideChlormequat chloride has garnered attention recently in the news. The Environmental Working Group carried out a study from 2017 through 2023, testing the levels of chlormequat chloride in blood samples in people living in America. The agricultural chemical was found in 80% of the blood samples. 2023 data showed significantly higher levels than previous years. Chlormequat chloride isn't approved for use as a pesticide in the United Sates, so how is it getting
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6th Jun 2024