Monthly Archives: June 2011

Anxiety & sleep woes? How lavender essential oil can help.

It’s no pharmaceutical anti-depressant or sleeping pill, but lavender has long been used to calm the nervous system and help as a sleep aid. Historically, the Greeks and Romans used lavender in their baths, and for mental health purposes, aka, … Continue reading

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Actress Fran Drescher fights for Safe Cosmetics!

Actress Fran Drescher, best known for her stylish character in the TV series The Nanny, has spoken out in support of The Safe Cosmetics Act of 2011,  At EO, we are glad to see Drescher highlight that  fragrance and parfum, … Continue reading

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When soap travels down your drain. Why chemical-free makes such a positive difference!

Dirty water from showers, toilets and washing machines travel through a network of underground pipes to local waste water treatment plants. Here, a fascinating process to “clean” the water takes place, before the cleaned water is pumped into local lakes, … Continue reading

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26 personal-care companies sued for calling themselves organic

The Center for Environmental Health (CEH) has sued 26 companies for selling personal-care products labeled “organic,” that don’t meet the requirements for organic. The California Organic Products Act of 2003 requires that any product using the term “organic” on the … Continue reading

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FDA enforces truth in sunblock labeling. Is that enough?

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration released new labeling rules for sunblock this week.  The new rule? Tell the truth! But so long as you disclose, it’s still okay to include ingredients that can cause cancer and other health problems … Continue reading

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Summer swimming w/less chemicals– pool, ocean or river?

Break out the swim suits. It’s summertime. While I try to  limit our family’s exposure to chemicals, I’m sorry but we’re going in!  That said, it’s good to know the facts about contaminated and chemical-treated swimming water. So here’s the … Continue reading

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The great thing about summer is

The great thing about summer is sunshine!!  A break from the daily grind. Staying in pajamas a little later. Opening the sliding screen door in the morning. Not rousing the kids at 7 AM. No lunches!!! The great thing  is … Continue reading

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Dairy & beef cows- let’s keep their food clean!

Food safety is an essential human right, and in my rulebook, so is freedom of information and choice. Unless you’re a farmer, you may not get how alfalfa–genetically modified or otherwise–has anything to do with you. But it does! Alfalfa … Continue reading

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No animal testing! Leaping Bunny certified!

It’s really a morbid concept if you think about it – gaining personal beauty at the expense of the life or well-being an animal. As a company strongly against animal testing, EO Products is proud to be Leaping Bunny certified. … Continue reading

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