Archive: Posts Tagged ‘Nontoxic’

Non-toxic Cleaning Around the House – Part 2

No comments December 7th, 2009

Sodium Carbonate (aka Washing Soda) Soluble in water and very slightly soluble in alcohol. Pure sodium carbonate is a white, odourless powder that absorbs moisture from the air, has an alkaline taste, and forms a strongly alkaline water solution. It is one of the most basic industrial chemicals. Sodium carbonate decahydrate, Na2CO3·10H2O, is a colourless, transparent crystalline compound commonly called sal soda or washing soda. Because seaweed ashes were an early source of sodium Read more

How To Have Healthy Skin Using Safe, Non-Toxic Chemical-Free Skin Care Ingredients

No comments December 6th, 2009

Have you ever wondered how to have healthy skin when the skin care products that line the shelves contain chemicals and other stuff you’re allergic to?It is rather difficult, however, with a little time spent on familiarizing yourself with ingredients that are unknown in the mainstream skin care industry your skin will in the end thank you for it.In this how to have healthy skin article, I’ll summarize a few substances that are safe, non-toxic and chemical-free skin care Read more

Are Wooden Toys Non-toxic?

No comments December 5th, 2009

Wooden Toys are great for children, toddlers and babies. They can be beautifully finished with non-toxic stains, paints and varnishes, making them bright, colourful and safe for even the smallest baby. Wooden toys are perfect for pushing, pulling, sorting, stacking and building and are a fun way to encourage, hand-eye coordination and imagination through play. Toys for preschoolers must be able to withstand endless hours of play, without resulting in small parts or sharp edges. To be Read more