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Toxic Cotton? It’s time to Swap Your Makeup Remover

In honor of Earth Day, we decided to celebrate a brand that is doing its part to reduce waste, and also helping us avoid using unnecessary toxins in our skincare. According to Take My Face Off, ”Cotton is the most pesticide-doused crop on the planet. People think that cotton is a “safe” choice because it’s natural, [but] many cheap cotton balls, rounds, and pads have harmful pesticide residues on them, and they’re the kind of toxins that can get into your body through your skin. While you can wash your T-shirts and jeans before use, there’s nothing you can do about toxic cotton balls.”

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Finally, a Clean Deodorant that feels Luxurious and Works!

Deodorant is a part of our daily beauty routine, but with the shift in interests towards clean and natural products, many have found that the existing products are difficult to apply and simply don’t work. Cleo+Coco has set out to create an elevated line of personal care products – from zero-waste cleansing bars to dry shampoos and body powders, and of course deodorant.

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Travel like a Boss with these Clean Beauty Essentials from Wander Beauty

Getting ready for the holiday weekend? Ditch the overstuffed makeup bags and travel like a boss with these clean beauty essentials from Wander Beauty.

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Is Clean Beauty Sustainable in 2021?

Let’s start with the facts: there is no regulation, standardization or clear definition for what “clean beauty” actually means. Words like “green,” “natural,” “organic,” and even “non-toxic” can be used at the discretion of a company. And while the clean beauty movement is gaining traction, and brands are becoming more transparent about their ingredients, how can we tell the difference between marketing buzz and science? And are there some ingredients on the no-no list that make for a better product?

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Clean Beauty and the Coronavirus: Could Your DIY Beauty Do More Harm than Good?

The personal care industry is highly unregulated which means that companies are essentially free to call their products “clean, organic, green or eco, natural, and even nontoxic” with little government oversight. And since the coronavirus pandemic has forced many of us to reexamine what is healthy when it comes to our own personal care and beauty, how can we be sure that the products we use are not doing more harm than good? We talk to Teju Owoye, the model-turned-founder of Clean Rebellion, about the difference between “clean” and “natural” beauty and the surprising “natural” ingredients that can be irritating.

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