June Junk Claim #3 – Mrs. Meyers Clean Day Dish Soap Not So Clean As It Contains 1,4-Dioxane

June Junk Claim #3 is Mrs. Meyers clean day dish soap is not so clean or earth friendly as it contains the carcinogen 1,4 dioxane.

Understanding Labels: PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil & Greenwashing

PEG 40 hydrogenated castor oil may sound natural, but it isn’t. It has been processed with petroleum derived ethylene oxide and can be contaminated with the carcinogen 1,4 dioxane.

Greenwashing: Beaute de Maman not so beautiful. Or particularly natural.

I just don’t get the popularity of Beaute de Maman. Or why the line won an Editor’s Choice Award from Pregnancy Magazine in December of last year. I really don’t get it. The line is expensive. But people like it because it is natural. I’ve found it in very upscale boutiques, with sales people touting [...]

Why is 1,4 dioxane found in “organic” shampoos?

1,4 dioxane is found in so called organic and natural shampoos even though it isn’t listed on the ingredient list. Learn why and what to look for to avoid this carcinogen.