i want to learn all about this. but so far my problem is that with some particular items, the natural choices have been less effective. chapstick for one. and cuticle cream. i want to use these brands [won't name them] but they need to work. my other products are fine- shaving cream, hair products, face & body moisturizer are no problem. sigh!

I know what you mean. It’s hard to make the transition! Thanks for commenting. Hope to see some of you Saturday.

I think this is a very real concern, and it’s great that you’re talking about it. To play devil’s advocate, though: Keep in mind that some “toxic” substances are only toxic at higher concentrations than are legally present in consumer goods. (Vitamin A is a good example of this.) And just because something is “natural” doesn’t make it’s safe. Our best defense is to keep educating ourselves, and to seek information from a variety of reputable sources. (So ends the lecture from the science teacher…)

you’re right- natural absolutely doesn’t equal safe. what i find especially troubling is the cumulative effect of toxic chemicals from products in the body. most people use a lot of products every day.