Inhalation and Diffusion

Inhalation and Diffusion

INHALATION Our Immune System can be attacked at this time of year, often without much warning. This year the temperature has been warmer than usual and way too cloudy. Climatologists are telling us we will be below normal temperatures by the end of January. Below is...
Victory!

Victory!

by Niki Klein After two years of pressure from supporters of BCPP’s Campaign for Safe Cosmetics, this is big news.  The campaign grew from the widespread concern that talcum powder use in the perineal area is linked to ovarian cancer, as well as the shocking...
Have you been reading the news?

Have you been reading the news?

Mid-October, Health Canada announced a recall of a million and a half hair-care products due to the presence of Benzene. This week, Unilever in the U.S. issued a recall of 21 products due to an elevated level of Benzene. Benzene is a known human carcinogen used in the...
The Dirty Dozen

The Dirty Dozen

If you’re like me, you look at labels and probably have for years, if not decades. This list is very useful yet certainly not complete. Print it and carry it with you when shopping, especially for cosmetics, hair care, skin care products, etc. Have you an...
Test your Knowledge of Aromatic Safety QUIZ

Test your Knowledge of Aromatic Safety QUIZ

by NIKI KLEIN, Professional Certified Clinical Aromatherapist Q What is the gentlest way to inhale essential oils?A Inhaling EOs via a diffuser is the gentlest way to inhale essential oils Q What is an awesome use of some hydrosols?A Hydrosols can be used as a toner...
Bugs that Bug Us in Our Homes

Bugs that Bug Us in Our Homes

Peppermint and Cinnamon smell delicious to us, however it seems they are ‘like garlic to a vampire’ for all sorts of creepy crawlies around the house. Many other essential oils also appear to confuse certain bugs’ sense receptors, so you may find that a little trial...