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What is Fragrance: Chemical Free Living
What is “fragrance”? Fragrances are added to virtually everything from cleaning products to perfume to toothpaste and even orange juice. […]
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Are Disinfectant Wipes Safe? What You Need to Know.
Disinfectant and antibacterial cleaning wipes have always been popular but have recently risen in popularity due to the Covid-19 pandemic […]
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Non-Toxic vs. Toxic Free: What Do These Terms Even Mean?
Products, from personal care products to the food we eat, are covered in claims like “natural,” and “non-toxic.” Sadly, personal […]
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What is Sodium Lauryl Sulfate: Chemical Free Living
What is sodium lauryl sulfate? Sodium lauryl sulfate is a denaturant and surfactant. It is the sodium salt of lauryl […]
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What is Phenoxyethanol: Chemical Free Living
What is phenoxyethanol? Used to limit bacterial growth, phenoxyethanol is a preservative, stabilizer, and a fragrance ingredient that’s found in […]
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What is Sodium Borate: Chemical Free Living
What is sodium borate? Sodium borate is a toxic white, powdery mineral used in cleaning, laundry, personal care products and […]
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What is Sodium Polycrylate: Chemical Free Living
What is sodium polyacrylate? Sodium polyacrylate is an absorbent polymer that is used as an emulsion stabilizer, a hair fixative, […]
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What is Homosalate: Chemical Free Living
What is homosalate? Homosalate is an ingredient used in sunscreens and fragrances. It is a UV-absorber, filter, and a skin […]
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What is Retinyl Palmitate: Chemical Free Living
What is retinyl palmitate? Retinyl palmitate is a skin-conditioning agent that is commonly found in sunscreens [5][1]. What products is […]
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What is Octisalate: Chemical Free Living
What is octisalate? Octisalate is a colorless liquid that is used to absorb UVB rays and also to add water-resistance […]
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What is Octinoxate: Chemical Free Living
What is octinoxate? Octinoxate, or Octyl methoxycinnamate (OMC) is a UV absorber and filter [4][5]. OMC only filters the UV-B […]
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What are PEG Compounds: Chemical Free Living
What are PEG compounds? PEG’s or polyethylene glycols are petroleum-based compounds used in cosmetics and personal care products to help […]
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What are Parabens: Chemical Free Living
What are parabens? Parabens are preservatives and anti-microbials that are commonly used in cosmetics, personal care products and some foods […]
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What are Acrylates: Chemical Free Living
What are acrylates? Acrylates are chemical agents composed of acrylic acid and methacrylic acid building blocks and found in artificial […]
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What is Petrolatum: Chemical Free Living
What is petrolatum? Petrolatum is a petroleum-based product that exists in a semisolid state. It is used as a hair […]
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What is Dibutyl Phthalate: Chemical Free Living
What is dibutyl phthalate? Dibutyl phthalate is a synthetically produced chemical used in fragrances as well as a plasticizer and […]
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What are Siloxanes: Chemical Free Living
What are siloxanes? Siloxanes are silicone-based compounds that are generally used for their softening, smoothing, and moistening action. They make […]
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What is Perchloroethylene (PERC): Chemical Free Living
What is perchloroethylene or “perc”? Perchloroethylene or “Perc” is a colorless, noncombustible, volatile organic compound (VOC) typically found in liquid […]
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What is Sodium Laureth Sulfate: Chemical Free Living
What is sodium laureth sulfate? Sodium laureth sulfate is a surfactant derived from ethoxylated lauryl alcohol. It is a cleansing […]
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What are Quaternary Ammonium Compounds: Toxic Chemical Free Living
What are quaternary ammonium compounds or “quats”? Quaternary ammonium compounds or “quats” are antimicrobial chemicals that are used in a variety […]
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