Think Dirty App Simplifies Makeup Shopping

I am obsessed with this *free* phone app. Simply type in a cosmetic product you use and the app will instantly tell you if it is safe or not and why. It is as if you have the entire Skin Deep Database at your fingertips! Think Dirty also has a mechanism for favoriting products so you already have a list of safe products handy next time you hit the drug store!

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The 4 Best Face Masks with Organic Ingredients

EWG SkinDeep: Not yet rated Think Dirty: Not yet rated Good Guide: Not yet rated My results: This refreshing mask left my face moisturized without any residue. This is a great treatment for sunburned, summer skin.2. Burt’s Bees Intense Hydration Treatment Mask, $18 EWG SkinDeep: 6 (moderate hazard) Think Dirty: 8 (dirty) Good Guide: 5.5 My results: This mask is great for changing seasons when skin needs some TLC – especially for sensitive skin types.3.…

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Plastic Gifts That Reduce Waste in the Long Run

As we all know by this point – plastic isn’t great. It leaches potentially hazardous chemicals, is derived from petroleum, and worst of all it NEVER. EVER. EVER. biodegrades. On the up side, it is less energy-intensive to recycle than glass or most metals, and if consumers keep that in mind and only purchase good quality, recyclable items, they can reduce their waste. Below are my picks for the best (plastic) holiday gifts that help…

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5 Health Benefits of Drinking Black Tea

If you like your coffee strong, you might also like black tea! Not only is it dark like coffee, but it has a very strong flavor. Combine that with the caffeine in it, and you’ve got a great morning pick-me-up drink! But black tea is more than just a morning wake up drink. It’s actually full of lots of powerful nutrients that can help keep you healthy in so many ways! Take a look at…

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Is Your Skin Killing You?

Skin cancer affects millions of people a year and can develop in the skin cells on any part of your body. Most of the time skin cancer develops on areas that are exposed to the sun, but it can pop up anywhere and in really hard to reach places like the middle of your back. That’s why it’s important to see a dermatologist regularly for checkups. Dermatologists are trained to see things we may not…

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