Cleanwashing - Dirty Tactics You Need To Know
Following the same principles of greenwashing, cleanwashing is the practice of misleading consumers into believing a product is natural and safe. But how do you know if the products you...
IN THE JOURNAL
Natural Vs Clean - The Questions You Didn't Know to Ask
I gotta be honest - the word "clean" actually drives me crazy. Clean used to mean not dirty. She had a bath. He washed his...
The Impact of Environmental Estrogens on Stress Hormones
XENOESTROGENS & EDCs By now we’ve all heard of xenoestrogens - synthetic estrogen-mimicking chemicals that bind to and activate estrogen receptors and cause a disruption...
The low dose hypothesis - why small doses of toxins can have a big impact
It is a common misconception that causes us to unwittingly engage in habits that are potentially harmful to us - the notion that a small dose...
In Search of Perfumes - An interview with author Dominique Roques
An interview with natural perfume ingredient master sourcer and author of the new book, In Search of Perfumes (available now via Booktopia) Your new...
Is sustainability enough when it comes to fragrance?
Sustainability is trending big time, and for good reason. It is critical that we take better care of our planet by producing products that provide...
When your favourite fragrance makes you anxious (Part 3 - phthalates and musks)
(Continued from Part 2) Phthalate use in fragrance In perfume, there are several forms of phthalates utilised, the most common being DEP (diethyl phthalate), used...