The Ultimate Hair Mousse Showdown: Finding the Perfect Balance Between Performance and Health Let’s be real—hair mousse isn’t exactly a necessity like toothpaste or soap. But if you battle frizz, struggle with fly-aways, or just want your style to hold all day, it can feel pretty essential. I’ve been a longtime fan of Kevin Murphy […]
Read MoreLet’s talk about washing our faces. Because, apparently, if you’re like me, we’ve been doing it wrong—or at least, we’ve been doing it with some pretty questionable ingredients. Case in point: Neutrogena Liquid Cleansing Formula. You know the one—the suspiciously orange-brown liquid in the clear bottle that you’ve probably used since high school. Turns out, […]
Read MoreHealthy Shampoos: A Journey to Cleaner, Happier Hair Switching to healthier personal care options has been a gradual journey for me, and shampoo was next on my list. If you’ve ever gone down the rabbit hole of finding the perfect healthy shampoo, you know it’s a mix of trial, error, and occasionally, regret. Follow me […]
Read MoreNight Cream for Your Face: The Quest for Flake-Free Skin It’s the dead of winter—snow is falling, the skiing looks tempting (if you’re into that), and Landman has me hooked. But do you know what else winter brings? That dreaded, flaky, desert-in-the-Arctic skin situation, especially around the nose and mouth. Not cute. So, I embarked […]
Read MoreYour Ultimate Quest for Guilt-Free Skin Hydration Let’s face it—if you’re anything like me, “more moisture” isn’t just a want; it’s a need. You want that soft, hydrated glow—but, of course, without all those pesky chemicals lurking in the ingredient list. The problem? There are so many options out there, and while a lot of […]
Read MoreThings change fast these days. One minute fluoride is a dental must-have; the next, studies suggest it might not be so great. So, who’s right? Honestly, the debate continues. But one thing most of us can agree on: the fewer suspicious ingredients in our toothpaste, the better, right? Still, it needs to keep our breath […]
Read MoreAh, the holidays! That magical time of year when the world lights up with traditions: lighting the Menorah, decorating Christmas cookies, shooting off fireworks for Diwali, or singing and dancing for Kwanzaa, or—if you live in our house—participating in the annual Favorite Things party. Imagine Oprah’s Favorite Things, but on a budget and without a […]
Read MoreOk, here’s the bad news. Everyday personal care products—cosmetics, lotions, shampoo, you name it—are often loaded with chemicals that can wreak havoc on your health. Many of these chemicals, such as parabens, phthalates, formaldehyde, and synthetic fragrances, have been shown to disrupt the body’s natural processes and even lead to long-term health issues. Studies have […]
Read MoreSo, I recently celebrated a “milestone” birthday. With this birthday came a realization: several friends my age have started facing some pretty serious health issues. One in particular was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic lymphoma. Fortunately, it’s in the very early stages, and her doctor recommended holding off on the heavy-duty treatments like chemotherapy. Instead, the […]
Read More