Comments on: The Story Of Cosmetics

By: Will Scarlet

Will Scarlet — Thu, 24 May 2012 11:29:00 +0000

Awaiting my appetizers and in between thought to search internet. But looking at this I am not really hungry anymore. Here I go. Beds

By: Will Scarlet

Will Scarlet — Thu, 24 May 2012 08:29:00 +0000

have been following your post for a while now however never left a comment as a result of my very lazy character but after reading this post I simply can't cease myself and had to publish a review. All I am going to say is actually 3 cheers for the writer. online suit

By: Sam

Sam — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 18:46:53 +0000

I was searching for something in my inbox & stumbled upon the comments from this….

Since this article was posted, I’ve discovered that my complexion gets better when I have apple cider twice a week.

Also, on flooring…. I found out that some polyurethanes contain toxic chems that can leech.
I have oak floors in 2/3 of my house and am seriously dreading getting the floors done this year… if anyone knows or hears of good alternatives let me know. I honestly don’t know if I have it in me to go the old paste wax route – I’ve have really tones arms when all was said & done though But I could pay someone to sand it & then seal it myself with something other then poly…

By: Cortney

Cortney — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:04:57 +0000

RE: Dishwasher soaps-

We got Ecover from our local coop and we really love it. It’s a powder, zero phosphates, and environmentally friendly. It comes in a cardboard box, and even the pour spout is totally cardboard, so it’s completely recyclable. No gritty weird residue, and everything is super clean. We’re in CO, so differences in water softness/hardness may also play a part in its efficacy.

By: Frugal Babe

Frugal Babe — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 21:18:43 +0000

Jessica,
Glad you liked the post! I get my soap nuts here: http://stores.buysoapnuts.com/StoreFront.bok I bought a 1kg bag last year in August, and I still have about a quarter of the bag left (maybe a third? somewhere in that range). Including diapers, I wash a load of laundry at least every two days, sometimes every day, and a bag will last me well over a year. I don’t use any other laundry products at all, and have been completely satisfied with the soap nuts. I line dry all of our clothes, and we live in a sunny climate, so maybe they get some sun beaching, which makes up for not using oxygenated bleach. Sometimes our son’s diapers have stains on them when I hang them up, but they’re always gone by the time I put them away.
We do have a dishwasher, although at the moment, I’m filling in for it, as it was recalled recently because of a fire hazard. So we’re waiting for a new one to be delivered. I have tried a range of dishwasher soaps, and haven’t been impressed so far, but that may be because we have hard water here… we’re considering a water softener, but haven’t decided on anything yet.

By: Jessica

Jessica — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 21:03:38 +0000

Thanks! I really enjoyed this post! I spent an hour last night looking up info about soap nuts. I have never heard of them but would like to give them a try. Where do you get yours from? I read that you do need to use oxygenated bleach with the whites and wondered if you did? They really look fascinating. I am curious if you have a dishwasher and if so what you use as well?

I keep going back and forth with cosmetics and other things and this post really helped me. I went on the cosmetic database last night and looked for specific makeup with the lowest chemicals.I was disappointed to see my Mrs. Meyer hand soap that I thought was pretty healthy is indeed not so.

Thanks again. I really enjoyed this post and am going to attempt to work on becoming less toxic in the home and what I put on my body.

By: Nonnie

Nonnie — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 02:49:58 +0000

Bug repellent has never worked for me–no matter how much I put on, I get eaten alive by the mosquitoes :p I definitely did not want to slather my kids with chemicals, especially if they were still getting bit. We have potted citronella plants around our deck and they keep most of our yard mosquito free :0) If we are going hiking or to the park and need some protection, we have an all-natural repellent we buy at our local health food store which is made from several plant oils (mostly citronella). Its a little hard on the pocketbook but it works so well it is worth it! Between our plants at home and our natural repellent, we don’t have to worry about mosquitoes anymore

By: Tiffany

Tiffany — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 16:38:34 +0000

I go back and forth on the make-up issue. I come from a HIGHLY made-up family. I don’t wear heels anymore, and I always get comments about it. I do think make-up is ridiculous, and that society’s concept of beauty and feminine power is still defined by men. When I don’t wear makeup, I feel so ugly! Thank you life-long advertising

I did just start using coconut oil on my face, and it is glowing like never before. I highly recommend!

By: Phyllis

Phyllis — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 12:47:04 +0000

I agree – baby steps. I’m glad to hear that your son has an organic mattress. I wish I had known about these alternatives when my daughter was a baby.

Yes, it it very hard on the budget. Even though I can do my own upholstery work, I totally get that. My hope is the prices will come down as materials become more readily available. As it is they are considered luxury items and priced accordingly. Materials based on the petrochemical industry are so much more readily available and essentially subsidized by governments – therefore cheaper to buy. Imho, we don’t pay the true cost (for oil spill clean ups, etc.) of an item when making an original purchase of foam, carpet, fabrics, or anything made from or packaged in a petroleum based product. If we did, people would scream to high heaven about taxes, lost jobs, and government intervention. In the meantime we are polluting our planet and creating toxic environments for our children. It’s criminal.

I don’t believe in throwing out something until it NEEDS to be replaced. It isn’t eco-wise to throw something in a landfill that is usable and already in place. That is wasteful. Frugality, to me, is a mentality of creativity, inventiveness, and resourcefulness. While carpet may not be the best choice, if it is already in place, kept clean, and in good condition, use it until it is worn out. Then replace it with a sustainable & healthy choice in flooring.

By: Frugal Babe

Frugal Babe — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 04:37:58 +0000

Phyllis,
Excellent points about furniture. Furniture and carpet are both a concern for me, although I’m trying to weigh my desire to completely detoxify our home with my desire to balance our budget! We bought an organic crib mattress for our son, and we’re planning to have him sleep on it for as long as possible. We got a used, plain wood toddler bed that will fit the mattress, and I think he’ll be able to sleep on it for at least a few more years. After that, we’ll see… larger organic mattresses are very expensive. We’ve considered them for our own bed, but the cost has been prohibitive so far. I’m aware that our couch and carpet are both releasing toxic chemicals, but at this point it doesn’t seem feasible to replace them all with non-toxic alternatives. When we finish our basement, the flooring will definitely be non-toxic, and eventually when our carpet on the main floor needs to be replaced, we’ll go with eco-friendly flooring. Baby steps…