The Epidemic of Fake “Natural” Body Care Products | Don’t Fall for These Greenwashing Tactics

Greenwashing is a marketing tactic used by companies to falsely give the impression that their product is environmentally friendly, actively helping the environment, or is derived from natural sources and therefore nontoxic to the body. Greenwashing is accomplished through “green” label imagery, misleading claims, and several other methods. Table of Contents Brief History of Greenwashing The Negative Effects of Greenwashing How to Spot Greenwashing on Body Care Products What to Look for on Truly Eco-Friendly Products We’ve all seen products plastered with green imagery and words like “natural,

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A Definitive Guide to Washing Your Hair With Dr. Bronner’s

Washing your hair with Dr. Bronner’s can work really well, but the truth is that it often involves a bit of tinkering to get it right. (Your hair type and water quality alone can greatly affect the results!) Here,  we try to cover all the basic concepts and offer some troubleshooting tips as well. Much of the information presented here was compiled from customers who commented on Lisa Bronner’s original hair-washing post,

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