Feb 6, 2020Because Health
Trying to set the perfect mood for Valentine’s Day? We’ve got you covered! Our candle roundup is a great guide to finding the perfect candle. Most candles contain paraffin wax, which is made from petroleum and use fragrance oil. And fragrance can contain a...
May 5, 2019Stephanie Brinker, MPH
Those little tree-shaped air fresheners dangling from a rear-view mirror or air vent clip-ons may feel festive, but most car air fresheners can be bad for your health. They seem so innocent, so how is that possible you might ask?One of the biggest issues with these...
Feb 11, 2019Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH
After a long day, very few things are as relaxing as taking the perfect bath. That might include setting the mood with just the right candle, turning on a “spa music” playlist, and dropping a cosmic bath bomb into the water. Or maybe your kid has refused...
Feb 8, 2019Erica Chung, MPH
It’s Friday night. Congratulations on making it through this brutal, long week. We completely understand that all you’ve got on your mind are the wine and cheese sitting in your fridge calling to you. OH, and maybe a bubble bath with those brand new...
Apr 11, 2018Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH
Body wash is super convenient: it’s already a liquid so lathers up quickly, you can’t accidently drop it, it comes in a plastic bottle so it doesn’t leave your shower shelf/edge/floor all messy, you can put it on a luxurious loofa, and it comes in...
Apr 11, 2018Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH
When it comes to air fresheners are you a freshly cut grass person or a cake batter person? Either way, room air fresheners might be bringing more than just a pretty smell into your home. Many common air fresheners have been found to contain ingredients known to mess...
Apr 11, 2018Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH
You can diffuse them, they help people de-stress, they are in cleaning supplies, some even have antibacterial properties. No wonder they are literally everywhere these days.So first off, what are they? Essential oils are what make certain plants and fruits smell the...
