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What’s the Deal with Flouride?

by Momma Jo // 19th October 2016 // No Comments
By Dr. Mercola If fluoride is really the panacea for dental disease that it’s been portrayed as, then why is it that the United States is one of the only developed countries that fluoridates their citizens’ drinking water? Hint: It’s... Continue reading →

Common Beauty Product Ingredient Series ~ Roundup

by Momma Jo // 12th October 2016 // No Comments
Click on the image to view the post Vitamin A Vitamin C Vitamin E Panthenol Alpha Hydroxy Acids: Salicylic Acid Humectants: Glycerine Hyaluronic Acid Lecithin Silicones: Dimethicone/Cyclomethicone Sunscreen Agents Avobenzone, Mexoryl, Oxybenzone, Benzophenone Titanium Dioxide Bleaching Agents: Hydroquinone Kojic Acid... Continue reading →

Common Beauty Product Ingredients ~ Part 5

by Momma Jo // 5th October 2016 // No Comments
Emulsifier Glyceryl Oleate, Glyceryl Stearate, Glyceryl Cocoate, Glyceryl Stearate SE: The glyceryl monoesters occur primarily as white to yellow oils or oily waxes. Glyceryl monoesters are primarily used in the formulation of creams and lotions, moisturizers, and other skin care... Continue reading →

Common Beauty Product Ingredients ~ Part 4

by Momma Jo // 28th September 2016 // No Comments
In this 5 part series, I’m sharing what the common beauty product ingredients are and what effect they have on our bodies. Bleaching Agents Skin whitening is the practice of using substances, mixtures, or physical treatments to lighten skin color.... Continue reading →

Common Beauty Product Ingredients ~ Part 3

by Momma Jo // 21st September 2016 // No Comments
Silicones There are numerous forms of silicones used in cosmetic products, particularly leave-on skincare products and all manner of hair-care products. Common forms of silicone are cyclopentasiloxane and cyclohexasiloxane; other forms include various types of dimethicone and phenyl trimethicone. Claims... Continue reading →

Common Beauty Product Ingredients ~ Part 2

by Momma Jo // 14th September 2016 // 2 Comments
In this 5 part series, I’m sharing what the common beauty product ingredients are and what effect they have on our bodies. Alpha Hydroxy Acids Top 5 Benefits of Alpha-Hydroxy Acid: 1. Improvement in skin pigmentation. 2. Decreased appearance of... Continue reading →

Common Beauty Product Ingredients ~ Part 1

by Momma Jo // 7th September 2016 // No Comments
In this 5 part series, I’ll be sharing what the common beauty product ingredients are and what effect they have on our bodies. Vitamin A: Vitamin A is a fat soluble vitamin that is stored in our liver. It contributes... Continue reading →

What is Benzoyl Peroxide?

by Momma Jo // 31st August 2016 // 2 Comments
As a teen I never battled with Acne, however as a mom to a teen who is going through the Acne stage, I have bought him a Benzoyl Peroxide gel to wash his face. It’s effective (when he remembers to... Continue reading →

What is SLS – Sodium Lauryl Sulfate?

by Momma Jo // 24th August 2016 // 4 Comments
On average women add more than 200 chemicals to their skin daily, and more than 60% of these chemicals get absorbed directly into the bloodstream. Combine this with chemicals found in hair care and dental hygiene products, such as Sodium... Continue reading →

What’s the deal with Parabens?

by Momma Jo // 10th August 2016 // 4 Comments
As a mom of girls, and someone who occasionally wears makeup, I have started doing research into what is put into the products we buy. I have heard many, many negative things about Parabens and, because it seems to be... Continue reading →

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