Parabens in Personal Care Products

October 4, 2017

This October, for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we’re highlighting common chemicals linked to breast cancer across a range of everyday products. According to Breast Cancer Prevention Partners, a woman’s risk of breast cancer has increased by more than 40% over the last two decades, to a lifetime risk of 1 in 8. (more…)

Nontoxic Love: How to Avoid Harmful Chemicals in Sex Products

February 8, 2017

Valentine’s Day is around the corner, and that means (let’s just say it) some of us are prepping to get lucky. So what better time to talk about what’s in sexual health products like lube and condoms, and feminine products like wipes and washes?

These are products that rarely get talked about, for obvious reasons. But we have to discuss what’s in them, because some of the common ingredients are harmful chemicals that come into contact with some of the most sensitive skin on our bodies—and in the case of women, some of the most absorptive. (more…)

Healthy Love Tips from Good Clean Love

February 3, 2017

We had the pleasure of sitting down with the founder and CEO of Good Clean Love, Wendy Strgar.

Good Clean Love was the first company to achieve MADE SAFE certification for personal lubricants and wash. See certified products here. The company also takes a holistic view of sexual health: its Make It Good blog talks about all things involving a healthy love life. (more…)

MADE SAFE Gift Guide

December 6, 2016

Recommendations from Founder Amy Ziff

This holiday season, I’m thrilled to give you this guide of healthier options to make your shopping easier. No one wants to accidentally give a toxic gift, but it can be confusing to figure out what’s safe and what’s not.

I developed the MADE SAFE™ seal because I believe it shouldn’t be so hard to find things that are made with safe ingredients. While only the gift recommendations in bold are MADE SAFE certified, I generally like the direction all of these companies are taking and trust that they are making better products than many on the market. (more…)

MADE SAFE Swap: Feminine Wash

September 30, 2016

Good Clean Love Balance Moisturizing Wash Feminine washes are made for some of the most absorptive and sensitive skin on women’s bodies. So you’d think ingredients used in them would be highly regulated and monitored for safety, right?