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Is Castor Oil Safe?
With a reputation for being able to regrow and thicken hair, moisturizing skin, and even induce labor, you might wonder, "is castor oil safe?" Today we'll look at the pros and cons of this popular vegetable oil.
Castor oil by itself is not a dangerous ingredient when used externally. It's widely used in soaps, lotions, etc all over the world with a long history of safety as an oil. However, castor oil production is problematic. Castor oil is in high demand because it has unique ch
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13th Nov 2022
Is Sodium Coceth Sulfate Safe?
What is sodium coceth sulfate?
Sodium coceth sulfate (SCES) is a surfactant/detergent similar to sodium laureth sulfate. it uses the full spectrum of coconut fatty acids as an input instead of isolated lauric acid (as is used in sodium laureth sulfate). Thus the finished product is a blend of chemicals including sodium laureth sulfate, sodium myreth sulfate, sodium oleth sulfate, and so on. The blend is referred to simply as sodium coceth sulfate. What are its risks?
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13th Nov 2022
How to Detox from Glyphosate
Let's talk about how to detox from glyphosate and other chemicals. But first, a quick summary of glyphosate's uses and reasons and potential health risks. Glyphosate, aka Roundup, is one of the most widely-used and controversial environmental pollutants in our society today. The EPA estimates that 280 million pounds of Roundup is applied to land every year. (Source) The herbicide is used not only to control weeds but for alternative purposes, like ripening wheat to maximize its flour-making
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13th Nov 2022
What is Benzisothiazolinone?
What is Benzisothiazolinone?Benzisothiazolinone (BIT) is a widely-used synthetic preservative. Also known as 1,2-benzisothiazol-3(2H)-one, on an industrial level it's used as a biocide on buildings (to kill fungus on roofs and buildings). It's also used as a preservative in paints, cleaning products, wood varnish, printer ink, glues, and many other common household items.How is it made?BIT is a synthetic preservative and is commonly made in three ways. The first involves reacting a primary amine
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13th Nov 2022
Is Propanediol Safe?
What is Propanediol?There are three common chemicals that have the chemical formula C3H8O2 may be referred to as propanediol: 1,3-propanediol, propane-1,1-diol, and 1,2-propanediol. 1,2-propanediol is more commonly referred to as propylene glycol. 1,3-propanediol is the most commonly used chemical that's referred to as "propanediol" and is the subject of this article. It is a clear, thick liquid used in formulas to control viscosity. Is it a risk?Propanediol does not appear to po
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13th Nov 2022