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What Are Sulfates, and Should You Avoid Them in Your Shampoo?
Sulfates are the strong cleansing agents that make shampoo lather and foam. They are not...
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Plastic-Free Floss: A Better Alternative to Floss Picks
If you want to cut plastic from your bathroom, floss picks are a surprisingly easy...
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Why Wooden Cutting Boards Are the Best Choice for Your Kitchen
A wooden cutting board is the best choice for most kitchens, and for three clear...
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How to Layer Natural Skincare Products Like a Pro
The golden rule of layering skincare is to go from thinnest to thickest. Start with...
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How to Travel with Shampoo and Conditioner Bars Without the Mess
The trick to traveling with shampoo and conditioner bars is simple: let them dry before...
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Dry Skin vs Dehydrated Skin: How to Tell and How to Fix It
Here is the quick version: dry skin is missing oil and dehydrated skin is missing...
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Mineral vs Chemical Sunscreen: Which Is Better for You?
If you want the simple answer: mineral sunscreen is the better choice for most people,...
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The Safety Razor Starter Guide: Blades, Angle, and Not Cutting Yourself
Almost nobody's first safety razor shave goes badly because the razor is dangerous. It goes...
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Thanksgiving Hosting Without the Waste
Thanksgiving is the biggest single day for food waste in the American calendar. ReFED, which...
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Certification Decoder: What EWG VERIFIED, MADE SAFE, Leaping Bunny, COSMOS, B Corp, GOTS and FSC Actually Mean
There are seven or eight logos that turn up on the back of a well-meaning...
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Microplastics in the Human Body: What Researchers Have Actually Found
We sell plastic-free products for a living. So you might expect this article to tell...
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Biodegradable vs Compostable: What Is the Difference and Why It Matters
Biodegradable and compostable are not the same thing, even though they are often used interchangeably....
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