Kosmatology Archives

Hand Salves Save the Day

April 13, 2020

Dry hands? Here are MADE SAFE’s tips for keeping your hands in good condition.

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COVID-19 has us washing our hands more than ever. Soap up, sing, rinse, dry – repeat – All. Day. Long. Here at MADE SAFE, though our team is spread out across the country, we are all washing our hands like it’s our job. We’ve covered proper handwashing and how to find safer soap options and hand sanitizers in the past, so our team has already sourced ecosystem-safe soaps. But like us, you are probably quickly realizing the toll all of this handwashing takes on your skin.

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New Year’s Revolution – March Hand Sanitizer Challenge

March 31, 2020

In case you missed it, as we begin a new year here at MADE SAFE, we’re going beyond resolutions by kicking off a year-long revolt against the toxic consumer products that are in our homes.

We’re calling it a New Year’s Revolution.

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Hand Sanitizer – Coronavirus (COVID-19) Hand Hygiene

March 19, 2020

In the midst of the Coronavirus concern, good hand hygiene is more relevant than ever. We’ve covered handwashing and hand soaps, but what about situations when soap and running water are not available to us? In these circumstances we need the next best thing: hand sanitizer.

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Handwashing – Coronavirus (COVID-19) Hand Hygiene

March 17, 2020

As the world watches the Coronavirus continue to evolve, one thing we know for certain is that it’s imperative to enact proper handwashing. That simple act alone can play an important role in helping to protect us.

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New Year’s Revolution – February’s Hand Soap Challenge

February 26, 2020

In case you missed it, as we begin a new year here at MADE SAFE, we’re going beyond resolutions by kicking off a year-long revolt against the toxic consumer products that are in our homes.

We’re calling it a New Year’s Revolution.

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Top Tips for Sustainable & Healthy Travel this Holiday Season

December 13, 2019

It’s that time of year again! The holidays mean the joy, togetherness, food, and traditions that we look forward to each winter with friends and family.

The holidays also often mean travel. Whether you’re only traveling near or must travel far, it’s likely you’ll need to spend some time on the road or in the air to see your loved ones.

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MADE SAFE’s 2019 Holiday Gift Guide

November 21, 2019

No matter who you’re shopping for, there’s a MADE SAFE certified gift for everyone on your list. Use this guide for safe and sustainable shopping this holiday season!

We’ve tagged each item to help you zero in on the perfect gifts for your friends, family, and loved ones.
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The Ultimate Guide to Period Products

September 10, 2019

How to Choose Human and Environmentally-Friendly Period Solutions

By Sydney Cook

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Every woman I’ve ever met remembers her first period, and usually has a story to boot. For me, I’ll never forget seeking the counsel of the school nurse on that day way-back-when. She handed over a pad essentially the size of a diaper. Oh, how times have changed! These days, pads have gotten thinner, tampons are now much more common, and new solutions like menstrual cups and period panties are taking the femcare market by storm. It’s a good time to be alive with a period!

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#ChemicalCallout: Permethrin & Pyrethrins

August 29, 2019

When most of us think of pesticides, we generally think of crops. However, pesticides can end up in our homes and bodies in ways beyond just food. Products like over-the-counter lice treatments, pet shampoos, gardening products, and bug sprays can all contain registered pesticides too. This blog contains information about two pesticides – permethrin and pyrethrins – how they can find their way into your home and ways you can minimize your exposure.

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9 MADE SAFE Gifts for Father’s Day

June 1, 2019

Father's Day Gift Guide image Dad deserves nothing but the best – and that means MADE SAFE. All of our certified products are made without ingredients known or suspected to harm humans or the planet. (more…)