Showing posts with label EWG. Show all posts
Showing posts with label EWG. Show all posts

Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Crystal Essence Roll-On Deodorant

At HealthIsInReach we have found a roll-on deodorant we're sure you will deem, worthy of taking a look at.

Crystal deodorants are made from all-natural mineral salts that naturally neutralize bacteria to prevent body odor from forming.

Crystal Essence Roll-On Deodorants:
1)  Hypoallergenic - safe for anyone with sensitive skin or allergies
2)  Contains No harsh chemicals, paraben-free, and alcohol-free

3)  Dries instantly without the sticky residue and won't stain your clothes
4)  Never tested on animals
5)  Safe for the environment
6)  Recommended by the Cancer Treatment Centers nationwide
7)  Scored , by the Environmental Working Group (EWG), for having safe ingredients

Since odor is caused by bacteria that forms on the body, Crystal Essence Roll-On Deodorant, with natural mineral salts, forms a thin barrier on the skin that provides an unfriendly environment for odor-causing bacteria.

The Crystal company is a member of "The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics"

Crystal Essence Roll-On Deodorant is available in:
  • Chamomile & Green Tea
  • Lavender & White Tea
  • Pomegranate
  • Unscented
Crystal Essence Roll-On Deodorant is available at Walgreens, Wal-Mart and at online stores.

Scorce: www.thecrystal.com/crystal_story.cfm

Shared with: the healthy home economist

Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Pesticides in Produce


Apples and Celery top the list of most pesticides found in fruits and vegetables, Strawberries come in at third, according to the Environmental Working Group (EWG).

The EWG's 2011 Shopper's Guide to Pesticides in Produce ranks pesticide contamination for 53 popular fruits and vegetables based on an analysis of 51,000 tests for pesticides on these foods, conducted from 2000 to 2009 by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the federal Food and Drug Administration.  Nearly all the studies on which the guide is based tested produce after it had been rinsed or peeled.

To view the list of 12 fruits & vegetables with the most pesticides and a list of the 15 fruits & vegetables that qualified as being the lowest in pesticides, go to www.ewg.org/foodnews/summary

To view the full list of 53 fruits & vegetables listed from those having the most pesticides to having the least amounts of pesticides, go to www.ewg.org/foodnews/list

For "Frequently Asked Questions about Produce and Pesticides", go to www.ewg.org/foodnews/faq

EWG is a nonprofit organization based in Washington, DC that uses the power of information to protect human health and the environment.