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Trending – Sulfates

Elisabeth Anderson, Joe Zagorski

April 1, 2024 - Trending

We’ve seen personal care and cosmetic products move away from sulfate ingredients. In this post, we explore sulfate ingredients in cosmetics and food and their safety. What are sulfates? Sulfates describe ingredients with water soluble and water insoluble properties, allowing them to act…

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Trending – Lanolin

Elisabeth Anderson, Joe Zagorski

March 18, 2024 - Trending

We've seen folks recommend lanolin to replace synthetic or mineral-based ingredients. In this post, we explore the safety of lanolin. What is lanolin? Lanolin, sometimes called wool wax or wool grease, is a waxy substance secreted by sheep's sebaceous glands. The waxy substance…

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Trending – Alpha-Hydroxy Acids (AHA)

Elisabeth Anderson, Joe Zagorski, Jinpeng Li

February 26, 2024 - Trending

We find alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) ingredients in many popular cosmetic products, and influencers on social media continue to promote AHA ingredients. This post explores alpha hydroxy acids and what they mean for you. What are alpha hydroxy acids? Alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs)…

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Trending – Brominated Vegetable Oil (BVO)

Elisabeth Anderson, Joe Zagorski

November 6, 2023 - Trending

The safety status of brominated vegetable oil (BVO) in the USA may change in the coming months. In this post, we look at the safety and changes of BVO. What is brominated vegetable oil (BVO)? Brominated vegetable oil (BVO) is a food additive…

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Trending – Melatonin

Elisabeth Anderson, Joe Zagorski

August 21, 2023 - Trending

Melatonin is a popular supplement in many products, from gummies to tea to tinctures. But is this ingredient safe? In this post, we look at melatonin. What is melatonin? Melatonin is a hormone naturally produced by the pineal gland in our brain. It…

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Trending – Food Contamination

Elisabeth Anderson

August 7, 2023 - Trending

A new, trending food-focused documentary (imdb.com/title/tt27548083) brought up many concerns about food contamination. In this post, we look at food safety and contamination. What do I need to know about contaminated food and water? Contamination can occur in many different forms by various…

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Trending – Borax

Elisabeth Anderson, Joe Zagorski

July 31, 2023 - Trending

A wine, and chocolate powder (current Good Manufacturing Practices food manufacturers use will not be followed for cleaning agents like borax. It’s best to focus on getting a nutrient rich diet with foods that contain boron, rather than risking your health consuming borax. The…

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Trending – Electrolytes

Elisabeth Anderson, Joe Zagorski

July 24, 2023 - Trending

As the heat ramps up in parts of the world, we look at the electrolytes added to many beverages and how they can help us remain healthy. What are electrolytes? Electrolytes are not a single ingredient. Instead, electrolytes are a group of essential…

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Trending – Sodium & Salt

Elisabeth Anderson, Joe Zagorski, Norbert Kaminski

July 18, 2023 - Trending

In this post, we look at a staple ingredient, sodium. What is sodium? Sodium is a chemical element represented by the symbol "Na" on the periodic table. It is an essential mineral and an electrolyte that plays a crucial role in various physiological functions…

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Trending – Sun Safety & Alpha-hydroxy Acids

Elisabeth Anderson, Joe Zagorski

May 22, 2023 - Trending

Alpha-hydroxy acids can be an effective skincare ingredient, but it’s important to protect your skin from the sun. What are alpha-hydroxy acids? Alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs) are naturally occurring or synthetically derived ingredients that are popular in cosmetic products. The most common AHAs used in…

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