It’s easiest to think of these two substances as chemical cousins. Both are by-products of the refining process used to create gasoline and other petroleum products. If you want to get technical: petroleum jelly contains mineral oil, among other substances. Mineral oil consists mainly of saturated hydrocarbons (aka paraffins) and aromatic hydrocarbons.
Caldera + Lab’s The Good, a multi-functional serum, is a complete post-cleanse regimen for men formulated with sustainably wild-harvested and organic ingredients. This do-it-all product is clinically backed to reveal brighter, smoother, and tighter skin in one step. (more…)
BY AMY ZIFF
On February 9th, the New York Times published an article on cosmetics safety written by their Editorial Board – representing the opinions of the board, its editor and the publisher. The piece aptly noted that there is a problem in the U.S. with harmful ingredients in cosmetics products. For any of my followers, this news is certainly not new, but it’s nice to see mainstream attention to an issue I’m so passionate about. The board argued for strong legislation in response to the problem, and said it’s the only response.
But I say, not so fast…
As part of our #ChemicalCallout series to expose some of the worst toxic offenders in everyday products, we’re regularly highlighting a chemical from our Hazard List. Each month we’re profiling one chemical on our blog so you can learn more about it and how to avoid it with MADE SAFE certified alternatives and tips. (more…)
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The New Year inspires us to reflect on the past year and imagine the new year to come. In this process, we often imagine a better version of ourselves – the version that will join the gym, or finally eat healthy, or quit junk food completely, or… insert your big goal here. At Made Safe, we’re dreamers too, but let’s be real: all of us usually set huge New Year’s resolutions for ourselves that we just can’t keep. So for 2019, we’re keeping it simple. (more…)
Break out the organic champagne! Made Safe is proud to announce that we’ve hit a major milestone: We’ve certified our 1000th product!
Soapwalla products were created in founder Rachel Winard’s kitchen for her own sensitive skin caused by lupus. Today, Soapwalla’s products are still made by hand in small batches in Brooklyn!
Using sustainable, organically grown, and edible ingredients, all of Soapwalla’s products are vegan. And they’re unisex – so you can share with the whole family!
Made Safe is thrilled to announce new certified BODY STONES from Kate McLeod! Kate McLeod’s innovative moisturizers come in the shape of a stone within their very own gorgeous reusable bamboo canisters. When the time comes, order a refill only, which cuts back on packaging. Each BODY STONE is comprised of five core ingredients and melt on contact with the skin, transforming applying your moisturizer into a self-care ritual.
Freegirl Skin Care is three years in the making; founder Jamie Hedman and her team relentlessly researched and pursued nontoxic ingredients until the skin care line was launched just a short month ago. The Made Safe team is excited to announce that, to date, the entire line is MADE SAFE certified!
