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Non-Toxic Skincare Is The Wave Of The Future… Here's Why

As we become more aware of the positive and negative effects skincare ingredients can have on our skin, we face many choices. It's difficult to navigate all the latest news and buzzwords from the media and cosmetics brands... so should we stick with the brands we know? Pick anything with the label "organic," the way we buy our produce? Buy...

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Here's The Best 5-Step Skincare Routine (It's Also The Simplest)

Making the switch to clean skincare feels great—it's a healthy choice that you can also really enjoy, unlike swapping out french fries for kale chips, which… is certainly a healthy choice, but one that comes with some pretty obvious drawbacks. Once you have your clean beauty routine down, you can rest easy about your skin getting the nutrients it needs...

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Cruelty-Free Skincare: 4 Reasons Ghost Democracy Believes In Going Cruelty-Free

Though most of us would agree we want our skincare products to be cruelty-free, not everyone actually takes the time to research the companies we buy from. Unless that Leaping Bunny logo is staring you in the face, it’s easy to hope for the best and continue using your favorite mascara or face wash. Thankfully, more and more companies are...

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Clean Skincare: What It Is And Why It Works

The terms used in skincare these days can be pretty overwhelming. If you've been in the skincare aisle of a Whole Foods anytime in the past decade, you'll have seen products labeled primarily labeled with terms like "organic" and "clean." But while all of these terms sound good, what exactly do they mean—and what really matters in terms of finding...

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Clean Beauty: What Exactly Is It And Why Does It Matter?

Clean. Natural. Green. Nontoxic. Organic. Much like with food, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by buzzwords when you’re buying beauty and skincare products. Perhaps you’ve heard you’re supposed to look for natural, organic ingredients and steer clear of things like parabens and phthalates. But decoding labels and marketing jargon isn’t exactly easy, especially when there’s a new article every day...

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5 Reasons You Should Choose Vegan Skincare Even If You're Not Vegan

You’re probably familiar with the many reasons people choose a vegan diet: They believe it’s better for their health; it’s great for the environment; they believe meat and dairy products are cruel to animals. Whether or not you agree with all of that rationale, you might not quite be ready or willing to commit to a drastic change in your...

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