Sun Protection, Sunscreen, and My Black Skin: How (and Why) I’m Changing My Attitude
Growing up, our aversion to sunscreen was a result of a myth: that black people don’t need sun protection.
Watch: Skin and Hair Care Protection for Winter Weather
Watch my skin and hair saving tips from a few of my favorite safe, nontoxic brands.
8 Super-Natural Summer Sunscreens Sans Toxic Ingredients: Time for the Beach!
The sunblocks here are all safe, eco-friendly, and practically edible!
My Must-Pack Items for an Eco Getaway
Sundippers Abstract. I don’t know about you, but when I’m packing for a warm-weather vaca, I’m most concerned with three things: swimsuits, sunscreen, and sunglasses. Aside from a non-expired passport, they’re my essentials for any tropical escape, since I know I can improve on everything else. I’m heading to Costa…
Bubi Baby Butter
Bubi baby butter is soothing for babes and moms alike. The handmade combination of organic shea butter, coconut oil, calendula, and chamomile leaves skin hydrated during this cold, dry time of year. The butter is free of petroleum by-products, fragrance, lanolin, and surprisingly, zinc-oxide. I have yet to find a…
Nanoparticles in Sunscreen: What They Are & How to Avoid Them
Last summer, there was a lot of talk of nanoparticles after the Environmental Working Group (EWG) and other consumer advocacy groups questioned their safety. Nanoparticles – specifically, those found in sunscreens – are ultra-small particles of zinc and titanium dioxide. Making the particles so small ensures that sunscreen goes on…
