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What is PEG-100 Stearate?
What is PEG-100 Stearate? Polyethylene glycol-100 stearate is a polyethylene glycol ester of stearic acid. A nonionic surfactant, it's used as an emollient, emulsifier, and surfactant in in food, drugs, and cosmetics. Is PEG-100 Stearate Safe?Polyethylene Glycol-100 stearate is an ethoxylated chemical, meaning that it's created using the carcinogen ethylene oxide, traces of which, and its carcinogenic by-product 1-4,dioxane can remain in the product. (Source)Is PEG-100 Stearate Ve
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13th Nov 2022
Should I Avoid Seed Oils in Skincare?
Should we avoid seed oils in skincare? Watch the video or read below:
Let's talk for a minute about "seed oils."In the last year there's been a lot of talk in natural living circles about avoiding seed oils. The claim is that seed oils such as sunflower, safflower, canola, are "toxic" due to their polyunsaturated fats. PUFAs, as they're called, are suspected of breaking down quickly in the body, or being rancid initially, and creating inflammation.While the actual research on the topic is somew
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13th Nov 2022
Is Glycerin in Toothpaste Harmful?
If you look around the internet you might find claims that glycerin in toothpaste is harmful. Some sites say it “coats the teeth” others say it “creates a coating that's a magnet for bacteria.” Yet glycerin is one of the most widely used ingredients in toothpastes. So what's the truth? Is glycerin really harmful? Or is it just an internet myth? Today, that's what we're going to find out.
What is glycerin?
Glycerin (aka glycerol) is a dense clear-colored substance. It is sweet and
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13th Nov 2022
Live Interview On Hydroxyapatite
Switch Natural hosted a live video interview with me about my hydroxyapatite article. We talk in-depth about the ingredient, how I came to find this information, and more!
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20th May 2022
Is Hydroxyapatite Safe? The Muddy Waters of Nano and Microparticles
Hydroxyapatite is having a moment in a big way. Touted as a natural replacement for fluoride, the mineral has been found to help reduce tooth sensitivity and fill in weak tooth enamel. But is hydroxyapatite safe? No one seems to be talking about the risks and long-term effects of this ingredient. So that's what we're going to do today.
What is Hydroxyapatite?
Hydroxyapatite is a naturally occurring calcium and phosphorous compound of which our teeth and bones are comprised. In the
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7th May 2022