Pals at work told me about the Environmental Working Group today. On this site, you can find out everything you need to know about the health and beauty products you use. So what did I do when I got home today?
RESEARCH!!!
What did I find out from my research?
First off, I am a dumbass!
Remember last year, when I was all high and mighty, switching from Dove soap to Jason? Dove ranks around a 3-4 on the EWG "clean" list. Jason's lavender body wash? 7.
Later, Jason!
However, I was pleased to find out that my favorites...
...ALL rank around a three and under.
ALSO - Jason's Fragrance Free Body Wash is 0 or 1 or something. So there may be Jason in some form in my future.
First off, I am a dumbass!
Remember last year, when I was all high and mighty, switching from Dove soap to Jason? Dove ranks around a 3-4 on the EWG "clean" list. Jason's lavender body wash? 7.
Later, Jason!However, I was pleased to find out that my favorites...
Trader Joe's Tea Tree Shampoo & Conditioner
Tom's of Maine Sensitive Toothpaste
Burt's Bees lip gloss
EVEN Opti-free contact lens solution...
...ALL rank around a three and under.
ALSO - Jason's Fragrance Free Body Wash is 0 or 1 or something. So there may be Jason in some form in my future.Let's see...
...What else is up?
I got plenty of backyard sun time.
I told Reenie... our backyard is a place of constant peace for me... every time I am upset, I just go sit out back, and everything balances itself out into heaven. Yeah, Pennsylvania!!!Aaaand... I made the best raw cookies EVER!
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What special place gives you peace?
FG SUPER COOKIES!
FG Super Cookies
Part I.
15 dates
1/2 cup cashews
1/2 cup sunflower seeds
SOAK IN A BIG JAR FOR 2-4 HOURS
Part II.
Strain.
Throw into Cuis.
Add fistfuls of cacao, sesame seeds, goji berries, and maca!
Process until the mixture sticks together.
Part III.
Mash with palms into hamburger patties.
Dehydrate at 105 degrees for 4-6 hours.
Part I.
15 dates
1/2 cup cashews
1/2 cup sunflower seeds
SOAK IN A BIG JAR FOR 2-4 HOURS
Part II.
Strain.
Throw into Cuis.
Add fistfuls of cacao, sesame seeds, goji berries, and maca!
Process until the mixture sticks together.
Part III.
Mash with palms into hamburger patties.
Dehydrate at 105 degrees for 4-6 hours.
June 14th is my birthday! And there's NOTHING I want more for my birthday than to hear your stories and send you cookies!!!
Toots
What kind of body care products do you use?
What qualities/characteristics do you look for
in soaps and lotion and stuff?
How many weddings have you been in?
Did you have fun?
Did you have to wear something cool or hideous?
What are you nomming on this week?
What kind of body care products do you use?
What qualities/characteristics do you look for
in soaps and lotion and stuff?
How many weddings have you been in?
Did you have fun?
Did you have to wear something cool or hideous?
What are you nomming on this week?
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9 comments:
Super cute dress! You can definitely wear that again!
Great dress! :)
I was super fussy about skin products for some time, but now I just make sure they weren't tested on animals (not too difficult in the UK) and I only use the bare minimum of stuff (soap and shampoo, mineral make up that I don't wear everyday and some perfume). I do use a pharmaceutical skin cream (that was tested on animals I'm sure:-( ), as it's the only thing that keeps my skin from splitting. The reason I ditched the expensive natural stuff was so I could afford to buy organic meat instead of regular stuff when I started eating it- I gathered that was the best use of my money, and I don't need all that smelly skin stuff. Oh yay, birthday! I am totally going to send you my story, I meant to write it up at the weekend but I was pretty busy. Definitely by the end of this week!!
That bridesmaid dress is awesome!! You look super cute ;)
I love that pic of your backyard. So serene. I miss having acres and acres of land surrounding me. Sometimes I think I'll always be a farm girl at heart.
My special place is the beach. There is something so soothing about it. I don't travel "down to the shore" to go on rides and eat crazy boardwalk food. I love the beach because of the feeling that the crashing waves and warm sand in my toes gives me. It's one of the only places that truly fills me with calm.
I thought the Trader Joe's shampoo was a skin care system when I first click on the link. I got all excited! I thought you were sharing your clear skin secret.
Great post as always! :)
Thanks for the kind words, friends!
Plak-my skin care system is simple. I rarely wash it. Only after a workout do I put soap on it, and when I do, it's very watered down soap. During the summer, I use witch hazel when it feels oily. When it's dry or sunburned, I rub almond oil (the cooking kind!) on it before bed.
I stopped using soap on my face because I read that blemishes are often caused by overwashing. In my case, it's totally true!
Oh yeah - And I never ever ever use foundation.
Hope that helps! :-)
love the dress! you look great
pure2raw twins
I love places of constant peace.
I'd have to say that being in a pool is one of the most peaceful experiences for me.
Current addiction: Trader Joe's pineapple salsa...
P.S. Love the picture of you and your sister.
WOW your backyard is INCREDIBLE!! That is heaven to me. Guess I better get packin' and head over to Pennsylvania!
Thanks for the website, I will definitely be doing my research as well!
-Lisa
Love that dress! I hate all the dresses I've warn in weddings. That one looks like you could actually wear it again! I've been in about 5 I think. That back yard looks super peaceful! We are moving by the lake for a while, so I'm hoping to find peace there!
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