Jul 22, 2021Because Health
Summer isn’t complete without at least one BBQ! They’re the ultimate excuse to get together with friends, enjoy the nice weather, and cook delicious food (even if you’re doing meat-free Monday). If you’re new to the BBQ scene, then you might...
Jul 8, 2021Stephanie Brinker, MPH
Summer is here! But that means so are the biting insects…. Ugh. Mosquitoes, ticks, chiggers, fleas, and biting flies seem impossible to avoid when the weather heats up. They’re really annoying and they can post a pretty big health risk. Mosquitoes and ticks...
Jun 3, 2021Because Health
Camping is such a great way to disconnect, relax, and enjoy being with friends and family in nature. As much as we love the idea of sleeping under the stars, at the end of the day you’ll probably find us fast asleep in a tent. Having a tent provides a cozy...
May 3, 2021Because Health
Updated in June 2021! None of the sunscreens listed here tested positive for benzene contamination.It’s finally here! We’ve rounded up the best non-toxic baby sunscreens just in time for all your outdoor adventures. We took into account ingredient safety,...
Jun 22, 2020Karen Wang, PhD
While some things might be different this summer, we’re still going to try to spend as much time outside as possible. That’s why we updated our sunscreen roundup for 2020! Our top 10 picks are all mineral sunscreen, non-toxic , and reef safe! Plus, a lot...
May 31, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
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May 30, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
(pun intended) DiatomaceousEarth is made from the grinding up the remains of teeny tiny aquatic creatures called diatoms into a fine powder. This powder is safe for humans (but make sure you wear a mask while applying) and pets but kills insects like fleas and ticks!...
May 29, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
Our newest article discusses the three most effective ingredients found in repellent products. You may be surprised to see DEET and picaridin listed but when it comes to health, protective against disease is a bigger priority than avoiding a synthetic chemical ....
May 28, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
There could be bugs lurking in those bushes and those annoying critters do more than just cause an itchy bite- they can also carry some pretty nasty diseases . Our link in bio breaks down the biggest vector-borne diseases, the symptoms associated with each, and the...
May 20, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
Here is our updated non-toxic sunscreen roundup, just in time for summer! ☀⠀ These are our top 10 picks for everyday/active activity (face and baby sunscreen roundups coming soon!). And of course, all these options are water resistant and reef safe ⠀ ⠀ a)...
