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Glossary

PFAAs: Perfluoroalkyl Acids.

PFAS: Poly- and Perfluoroalkyl substances. The umbrella term for all PFAAs, PFOA, PFOS, and all other chemicals in this category.

PFOA: Perfluorooctanoic Acid.

PFOS: Perfluorooctane Sulfonate.

You might recognize the name PFAS or PFAAs from headlines over the past few years regarding the presence of these chemicals in consumer products like menstrual underwear, and...

Don’t let the summer sun sneak up on you this year! Last summer we highlighted the toxic ingredients commonly found in sunscreen. We strongly believe your SPF protection shouldn’t come at a cost to your health. So this summer, instead of searching your bathroom cabinet for old sunscreens (that might even be expired or toxic), try out one of our 2021 favorites.

Juice Beauty Stem Cellular CC CreamSPF...

When people first use our app, they tend to be shocked when they look up their go-to products and find that many are rated an 8 in our system. Unfortunately, scoring an 8 in the Think Dirtybook means that the ingredients can carry potentially serious negative long-term health effects. A lot of the time, this rating is largely due to the ingredient known as Fragrance or Parfum. The vast majority of...

Studieshave shown that recreational use of Cannabis can have benefits like reduction of chronic pain, stress, anxiety, and depression. The medicinal use of Cannabis dates back thousands of years, where it was used by ancient societies to treat a wide variety of ailments like insomnia, pain, and headaches. The legalization of recreational Cannabis in Canada and many U.S. states has prompted wider...

Spring is a time of renewal and of change. We love to take the change of seasons as an opportunity to change up our routine and make more sustainable choices. This spring, we want to highlight a brand that makes that switch so easy. Ogee may be known for its fun colors and luxury formulas but they are also one of the most rigorously tested and sustainable brands out there. All Ogee products are NS...