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Why I choose simple soaps and question our dependence on industrial detergents
I often repeat one principle when I speak about soaps and personal-care products: what we put on our skin deserves almost as much attention as what we put into our mouths.
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Let’s be on our guard about vague labels.
The other night, I was invited to a presentation for "natural" products and supplements from a well-known direct-sales brand; it was a fascinating presentation, led by expert speakers and supported by some very engaging videos.
Aside from the appearance of the presenters—who, without exception, struck an expert in natural hygiene like myself as anything but healthy, what with their potbellies, bulging eyes, and various signs of bloating—I was struck by the fact that they marketed their products as "absolutely natural."
