FDA Funding for MoCRA

In December of 2022, through the legislative process that approves the budget, the US Federal Government passed the first ever substantial health protective cosmetics-related amendment to the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDCA) since its enactment in 1938. The…

Why the Fragrance Loophole is Bad (and what to use instead)

Why the Fragrance Loophole is Bad: the case for avoiding any products with “fragrance” or “parfum” in their ingredients, and what to use instead. Why the Fragrance Loophole is Bad The governing body of personal care products in the…

Best Books of 2023

After graduating with an English degree, then going on to start a blog with daily posts, and writing 3 books in 5 years – all while working a full time job reading legal documents and raising 3 small kids…

Waterless Clean Beauty

Y’all this winter has been dryer than a pop-corn fart! Yes, that’s a saying. No, I have no idea why. I’ll say this, it has been a record-breaking DRY winter. Arctic blasts + drought = your skin is PARCHED.…

O’ahu, Hawaii Recap: Aloha to Renewal

Your boho Barbie is back from an incredible visit to O’ahu, Hawaii. Some work, a lot of play, and true relaxation, renewal, and joy! Don’t miss my hot tips from locals at the end (because food is my love…

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