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What "Clean Beauty" Means (and What It Doesn't)

"Clean" is not a regulated term. We decode common beauty labels and share how to choose products that truly suit your skin.

What "Clean Beauty" Means (and What It Doesn't)

"Clean" is not a regulated term. We decode common beauty labels and share how to choose products that truly suit your skin.

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Non-Toxic Nail Polish: What "3-Free" to "10-Fre...

"Free-of" nail polish labels can be confusing. Here is what 3-free means, why higher numbers vary by brand, and how to read the ingredient list.

Non-Toxic Nail Polish: What "3-Free" to "10-Fre...

"Free-of" nail polish labels can be confusing. Here is what 3-free means, why higher numbers vary by brand, and how to read the ingredient list.

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Reef-Safe Sunscreen Explained

"Reef-safe" is a popular label but not a regulated one. Here is what NOAA, the National Park Service and Hawaii law say, and how to choose a reef-conscious sunscreen.

Reef-Safe Sunscreen Explained

"Reef-safe" is a popular label but not a regulated one. Here is what NOAA, the National Park Service and Hawaii law say, and how to choose a reef-conscious sunscreen.

A woman with curly hair sitting on a bed with her arms raised behind her head, underarms showing, as if choosing an aluminum-free deodorant

Aluminum-Free Deodorant: How It Works and How t...

Aluminum-free deodorant fights odor but doesn't stop sweat. Here's how it compares with antiperspirant, what to expect when you switch, and how to choose a formula your skin likes.

Aluminum-Free Deodorant: How It Works and How t...

Aluminum-free deodorant fights odor but doesn't stop sweat. Here's how it compares with antiperspirant, what to expect when you switch, and how to choose a formula your skin likes.

Bamboo toothbrushes in a glass jar beside a sprig of eucalyptus, ready for brushing with fluoride-free toothpaste

Fluoride-Free Toothpaste: What Dentists Say and...

Fluoride-free toothpaste cleans and freshens, but it doesn't offer fluoride's cavity protection. Here's what dentists recommend, what parents should know, and how to choose.

Fluoride-Free Toothpaste: What Dentists Say and...

Fluoride-free toothpaste cleans and freshens, but it doesn't offer fluoride's cavity protection. Here's what dentists recommend, what parents should know, and how to choose.