Learn the Facts
Why should I buy natural personal care products?
Learn why natural and organic products are better and safer than their chemical-laden conventional counterparts. They are not just better for you and your health, they are better for the planet!
What makes a product truly "Natural"?
What constitutes a truly natural product from merely a marketing claim? Learn the criteria of the Natural Products Association.
Get the Most from your Natural Products
Natural products are different from their conventional counterparts. Due to the lack of chemical ingredients and preservatives, you may find that some products take time to work, or you may go through a "detox" period with certain products. Learn what to expect to get the most from your natural and organic personal care products.
Don't Put that on Your Body: Toxins in Personal Care Products
People are realizing that it is not just what you put IN your body, but also what you put ON your body that matters. Ingredients in products applied to your skin, or around the eyes, nose and mouth, can get into your bloodstream and effect your health. Learn more about the chemical ingredients in conventional cosmetics, skin care, hair care, baby products and more. You will be shocked and appalled at what the government allows companies to put in their products.
Not only are products themselves harmful, the containers that the products come in can also be detrimental to your health. Learn more about the hazards posed by packaging and plastics.
Coping with Eczema the Natural Way
The good news is that a combination of prevention, hydration and natural treatments can control or even eliminate your persistent eczema.
Switch to Natural Products: the Smart Way
It's almost impossible to switch to healthier alternatives all at once. Learn the best way to go about changing over to natural products.
Did you know that indoor air can be up to 11 times more polluted than the air outside? Harmful chemicals in household cleaning products, plastics, and chemically treated furniture are the reason. These chemicals can cause health problems that range from asthma to cancer. Learn the steps you can take to reduce toxic chemical exposure in your home and make it safer for your children and pets.
Check out our favorite non-toxic green recipies for cleaning! They are made from natural ingredients that you probably have in your kitchen cabinet, and are safe for use around children and pets. Environmentally friendly and biodegradable!
Clean Up Indoor Air - With Houseplants!
Clean up your polluted indoor air the easy way...with houseplants! Certain plants are natural detoxifiers, and literally pull the VOCs, formaldehyde and benzene out of the air. Learn about the best performers and which houseplants are must-haves for your home.
The Easy Way to Greener Living
Sustainable living is not a pipe-dream! We don't all have to be hemp-wearing activists to be concerned about our planet. There are many simple things we can do to save energy (and money), reduce waste and take care of our planet.
Many unscrupulous companies are cashing in on consumer demand for natural and environmentally-friendly products. Instead of formulating their products to be safe and non-toxic, they are simply changing their marketing strategy. Learn what to look out for and become a wiser consumer!
The following articles may be of interest to you in your quest for a healthier lifestyle. I add new articles each month, so the list may change periodically.
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Hibiscus Naturals Published Articles:
Scientists Claim Fragrance and Hair Care Ingredients Cause Eczema, April 2009
Chemicals in Cosmetics, Lotions, Shampoo: Should We Be Concerned?
How Safe Are Your Personal Care Products?
The Toxic Ten: Chemicals to Avoid in Personal Care Products
Dangerous Beauty Products: What to Avoid
Natural Cosmetics: Are They Worth the Money?
Natural Shampoo: What You Should Know Before Buying
Protect Your Children - Choose Products Carefully
Get Wise to Greenwashing: What Green Companies Don't Want You To Know
Green Cleaning: Easier Than It Sounds
Clean the Air - With Houseplants!
Outside Articles of Interest: (in no particular order)
"New Evidence Confirms the Nutritional Superiority of Plant-Based Organic Foods," State of Science Review, March 2008
The Fast Facts on Organic Health: Organic is More Nutritious, March 2009
New Study Shows Skin Cream May Cause Skin Tumors, March 2009
Personal Care Pollution Found in US Waterways, March 2009
Cocktail of Chemicals Poses Danger to Oceans, March 2009
No More Toxic Tub, March 2009
Infertility and Spontaneous Abortion Among Female Hairdressers, December 2008
A Poison Kiss: The Problem With Lead in Lipstick, October 20007
Body Burden: The Pollution in Newborns, July 2005
Phthalates Linked to Feminization of Boys, August 2005
A Little Prettier, December 2008
Pretty Nasty: Phthalates in European Cosmetic Products, November 2002
Not Too Pretty: Phthalates, Beauty Products and the FDA, July 2002
Newsweek: The Chemicals Within, January 2008
Aggregate Exposure to Phthalates in Humans, July 2002
Is Your Child's Toothpaste Toxic?, December 2007
Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHAs), Beta Hydroxy Acids (BHAs), and skin cancer
High Levels of Toxic Industrial Chemicals Contaminate Cats And Dogs, April 2008
Statement of Jane Houlihan (VP, Environmental Working Group) on Cosmetics Safety
Why Scented Products (Fakegrances) Are Not Safe, August 2008
California files lawsuit against mislabelled cosmetics, June 2008
The changing face of organic cosmetics, April 2008
Organic farming mitigates climate change, April 2008
CDC: Americans Carry Body Burden of Toxic Sunscreen Chemical, March 2008
New Evidence Confirms the Nutritional Superiority of Plant-Based Organic Foods, March 2008
Study Shows Infants Exposed to Reproductive Toxins from Shampoo, Lotion, and Powder, February 2008
Babies Absorb Chemicals From Shampoo, February 2008
Children Exposed Daily to Personal Care Products With Chemicals Not Found Safe For Kids, November 2007
EWG Research Shows 22 Percent of All Cosmetics May Be Contaminated With Cancer-Causing Impurity, February 2007
Industrial chemicals in mothers and daughters: The pollution we share and inherit, May 2006
USA TODAY Ad Names Cosmetics Companies That Won't Commit To Removing Toxic Chemicals From American Products, September 2004
