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If You Can't Smell It, Is It Fragrance-Free?

A friend recently surprised me with a fancy bottle of body lotion. Knowing that I try to use chemical-free products, she proudly pointed out that the label read Unscented. I hugged her and was so g...

6 Dangerous Skincare Ingredients to Avoid

Many skincare products contain bad ingredients that may irritate skin or raise long-term health concerns.  The fact is, many items (from soaps to moisturizers, eye creams, and exfoliating masks) co...

What Causes Chronic Pain & Can Herbal Menthol Really Help?

At least 1 in 5 Americans lives with chronic pain. (And many experts think it’s actually closer to 1 in 3 of us!) Nevertheless, even people who have been diagnosed with the condition often admit to...

What Makes a Vaginal Cream Safe? 5 Warnings When Shopping for the Perfect Product

Not all vaginal lubricants are safe. So when searching for the one that's best for you, remember the ingredients you DON'T want to see on the label. 

Starve a Fever, Feed a Cold

I remembered something my mom used to say to me when I was a kid: Starve a Fever, Feed a Cold. Is that actually true? Or is it just some outdated home remedy? I decided to prepare myself for the fu...

The History of a Sex Lubricant and the Doctor Who Created It

When it’s time to get serious about a woman’s intimate moisturizer, consider the doctor-formulated vaginal dryness cream: Dr. Marilyn Pratt developed Crème de la Femme in a California laboratory ov...