For this product review, we've tested Tom's of Maine citrus zest roll-on deodorant. Both brief and detailed descriptions are given below to help you in your search of an effective, eco-friendly and health-safe deodorant.

Since women use up to 20 cosmetic and beauty products on a daily basis, it is very important to know about the safety of the ingredients used in those products. Consumers wrongly believe that if it’s being sold in stores, by reputable brands, it must be regulated. The fact is that many cosmetics are not tested for safety. Not only are the following cosmetic products harmful to us, but once they are flushed down the drain, they also harm our environment. Read on to find out which ingredients you should avoid and why.

Women can use up to 20 different products in their daily beauty routine, without realizing that many of them contain harmful chemicals such as parabens, BPA, phthalates, disodium EDTA or fragrances, among many others. The list of ingredients and products to avoid can seem discouragingly long, but we have selected our 5 favorite eco-personal care products to make the task easier for you, and to help you protect the environment too.

 

 

 

Fragrances are chemical compounds which are added to a product (perfume, face lotion, candle, etc) to give it a scent. Of course, most of these chemicals (there are about 3000 of them…) are synthetic and derived from petroleum.