Personal Care

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  Are there better alternatives to petroleum-based lip balms?

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  Although petrolatum is not toxic, it can cause allergic skin reactions in sensitive people, and it can upset your stomach if it's consumed.

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  Hi, I'd really like to know if you can get any information about possible 'green' hair dye.

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  For "green" hair dye, there are only better solutions, no perfect ones. The gentlest solution is probably henna, a plant pigment.

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  As a breast cancer survivor, I am very interested in products that do not contain toxic chemicals. When I search for ethnic hair care products I don't see any information on what those products contain. Can you advise?

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  For those recovering from and at risk for cancer, recognizing the links between your personal care products and personal health can be vital to preventing continued exposure to possible carcinogens like diethanolamine, contained in many shampoos and other products. Regardless of your current health, it's important to know the ingredients in your personal care items.

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  Is shea butter an effective sunscreen?

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  While it appears there is some evidence that shea butter is a mild UV-blocker, when it comes to a health risk as serious as skin cancer, we recommend sticking with the tried-and-true, more potent FDA-approved sunblock with active ingredients.

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  Does some organic soap have petrochemicals?

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  The short answer to your question is yes, some personal care products that claim to be organic do contain petrochemicals like sodium myreth sulfate and paraben preservatives.

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