I just ran across this article in Pediatrics magazine, further establishing the link between the use of acetaminophen and the asthma epidemic in the US.

If you or your kids are at risk (ie: have a family history of, or other significant contributing factors - like food allergies) for asthma, you would do well to find another fever and pain reducer.

In my house, we use the homeopathic remedy by HomeoLab called Kids Relief Pain and Fever Oral Solution. It doesn’t work for every single type of ache or pain (homeopathic remedies are very specific that way), but more often than not, it is just as effective as an OTC drug.

Read the full article of The Association of Acetaminophen and Asthma...

We just tried out Kashi’s new Peanutty Chocolate Layered Granola Bars.

My kids loved them. You really can’t go wrong with anything chocolate in my house!

And, because my kids don’t really get any refined sugar in their diets, they didn’t bat an eye at the slightly off flavor of the date-sweetened chocolate!

I read some other reviews of this product on the Kashi site, and people definitely had complaints about the taste and texture of the chocolate. Because Kashi uses predominantly dates to sweeten this granola bar, it’s going to taste different to palates that are used to the overly-sweet flavor of cane sugar.

I personally appreciate the lower glycemic index of the dates, and the...

Allie emailed me last week, at her wit’s end with chronic sleep deprivation and I pounded out a quick response. She’s given me permission to reprint our exchange (edited a bit for readability and extra things I thought of since) in case it can help anyone else out there!

Basically, we are having a tough time with Noey’s sleeping. Common problem, I know, but it is really difficult to know what to do. She is almost a year old, on Monday, and right now she takes naps and sleeps on a futon in her room. Until a month ago we all slept in the same king size bed. I sleep with her at night, my husband sleeps on our king size bed alone. She wakes up about 5 times a night. I am sleeping with her on...

While LibriVox.org is probably the most well-known source for downloadable audiobooks, I really like browsing through the more visual catalogue at BooksShouldBeFree.com. Both sites have essentially the same content, it is just presented differently. They definitely have the best children’s selection out there.

I love this list of the LibriVox-available recordings from the Ambleside Booklists. I’m a big fan of the Charlotte Mason philosophy of homeschooling, so seeing the recommended reading all linked up like that is very useful!

I really hit the Google jackpot with Kiddie Records Weekly:

Kiddie Records Weekly began in 2005 as a one year project devoted to celebrating the golden age of...

I wrote this piece about 3 years ago, when I was in the thick of it with my firstborn. Now that I’m on the verge of walking through this same jungle with number two, I am scrambling to remember all my toddler management tricks!

I’m using my child’s online pseudonym here. I know that in this day and age there is really no such thing as privacy, but I do try to maintain a little obscurity so we’re not so entirely Google-able! Thanks for helping me maintain that, friends.


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Just about everything I do in my day-to-day dealings with Roo is based on what I learned as the Project Manager of the small web marketing and advertising company we were a part of in southern...

Michelle writes:

We are going to Hawaii in June - know of any family friendly must-do’s in Maui?

Well, Michelle, I dearly wish I was a true expert on anything about Maui. My first time to Maui (and the Islands in general) was last November. It was lovely and I can’t wait to visit again. I’ll link you to all the things we enjoyed, and hope that other readers can do the same in the comments!

We stayed just north of Lahaina, in Kaanapali, which is basically just a long string of beach resorts and condominium hotels. I’m not a resort-y kind of person and would probably try renting something through VRBO.com, if we go again. (Like, maybe this $220/night, 2 bed/2 bath cottage 200 feet from...

Tonight, I’m hosting a get-together with some local moms to talk about Intentional Parenting. I love to geek out about all things child-rearing and discipline, so I’m pretty excited!

If you’re interested, I will post some of my thoughts and notes on the meetup. Just leave me a comment if you want to hear more! :)

In the mean time, here is some non-HLW material. As with anything, just glean what works for you and leave the rest behind! ;)

Books
I’m not a huge fan of “Parenting Self-Help” books, but these books have some very inspiring ideas and some only made me want to toss them at the wall a couple of times. I owe Moxie a big hat tip, as her wonderful parenting advice blog has been my...

I’ve been dealing with a pretty snotty attitude from my 4.5 year old daughter lately, and all the tools in my parenting toolbox have been ineffective in dealing with it so far.

The parenting philosophy we adhere to in my home is very deliberate. We aim for more than behavior control; we are shaping them all along into well-adjusted adults.

So, as much as I just want to stifle her; tell her not to speak at all on days when every other word that comes out of her mouth is rude and disrespectful, that’s not a good long term solution.

I need to train her into good habits of speech and conduct.

Some people believe this age is the foreshadowing of the teenage years, and then write off any...

My friend Heidi blogged an excellent piece called: On Picky Eaters: How to Develop a Sense of Food Adventure.

I immediately emailed her and asked her if I could link to it. It’s like Heidi did my work for me today (which is lucky, since I’m still overwhelmed with unpacking boxes in my new house!); I couldn’t agree with her more, and am pleased that she agreed to let me share this article with you. Her family feeding guide is a great addition to my other kid-and-food related stuff.

My thoughts
Practices at my house are very similar to Heidi’s, although we are big-time snackers here. My 4.5 year old is very sensitive to blood sugar fluctuations, so I make sure she has a nibble of something...

I’m compiling a list of resources here for anyone who needs to drop milk products from their diet. I run into this question a lot from breastfeeding moms with fussy babies and want to have a starting point for them. I will definitely be adding to this list over time, but I wanted to get it published right away for a mama in need.

Eliminating dairy is one of the first things I suggest for infants with digestive issues or excessive fussiness. Dairy elimination is also a great first step in reducing ear infections in kids.

When removing dairy from your diet, don’t automatically replace everything with soy substitutes. Many babies with milk intolerance are also sensitive to soy (the proteins...

Brandi writes:

My 4 yr old, Ryan, has been night time potty trained for about 6 months now.  Unfortunately, we’ve had a pretty big set back in the last month (not-so coincidentally, it started right around the time my second son was born) and Ryan is now wetting the bed every night—sometimes twice in one night!  I am completely frustrated and sick of washing bedding EVERY SINGLE DAY!!!  The rational side of me says that it’s probably related to the new baby.  However, the sleep deprived, new-baby-in-the-house-who-nurses-all-night-long side of me is starting to lose it!  What can I do to get Ryan back on track?  We wake him each night around 10:30 to use the bathroom, but he’s still having...

I’ve reviewed other Zoe Organics products before, but the Extreme Cream is new and worth its own mention.

Extreme Cream
2 oz for $18 or 4 oz for $28

The Extreme Cream is aptly named. It is intense! A little goes a very long way. I can fully moisturize my icky winter-dry hands with a nob the size of a pea.

I love the whipped butter like texture of this stuff when you first pull it out of the jar. It gets melty and creamy as soon as you rub it between your palms, so it applies very easily. There is no real scent to it since it contains no essential oils - just the wonderful rich moisturizing ingredients; this makes it an excellent choice for very small babies or individuals with...

HVW writes:

My son is 18 months old and nurses 4-5 times a day, and seems to be in the process of cutting back on his daytime nursing in the past few months. My husband and I are tentatively planning to try for #2 starting in the next few weeks. My son was conceived on the first “try” but you never know how long it will take. My goal is to nurse my first son for at least 2 years, although at this age I do not mind if I end up having to supplement some with cow’s milk or other dairy products (he does eat cheese at this time but I don’t give him cow’s milk).

I know that often pregnancy reduces or dries up milk supply. I have seen a variety of data on how many women do lose their milk supply...

“Frustrated Friend” writes:

We have some great friends, we, the wives get along. The hubbies get along…

The kids - not so much!

My friends have the most aggressive, undisciplined little hellion I have ever met. Her son is mean and a total bully to both of my sons. He hits, pushes, bites, break toys and on top he YELLS EVERYTHING. This kid has no filter to good, bad, polite or impolite.  I have hinted that he plays rough, asked him to play nicely, even separated my son and him and put them in two different spaces of the house.

How do I tell her that her son is a bully without alienating her and ruining our friendship?

Good couple friends are hard to come by, but truly priceless is when...

Magnolia writes:

I waited to vaccinate my son until he was two and then broke up the ones I could, in order to catch him up. However, my new son is only three months and we are going to Europe when he is eight months on April 30. In order for him to be caught up before we go, I would have to give his 2 months at 4, 4 months at 6 and his 6 months at 8, and I would not be able to break them up. He is very strong and no heath problems but I still am wary of any shots so young. I am so overwhelmed with all the info out there. I would love some good advise and reputable sites that I can build a educated plan from.

Good for you for wanting to make an educated decision. I fear too many...

Carissa writes:

Can you tell me about amber necklaces and the benefits of babies/toddlers wearing them? A quick Google search told me they are to help relieve pain from teething. . .is there anything else? I noticed your girls wear them; what has been your experience with them?

Amber has been used for centuries for its topical analgesic effects. The succinic acid in amber is said to reduce inflammation. Of course, as with many ancient natural remedies, amber has been vaunted as a veritable cure-all with not a whole lot of solid scientific backing to prove it. It does have a very interesting cultural history, which you can read about here.

In my research, I kept coming across the mention...

Guilt-ridden writes:

How do you balance being on the computer with being an attentive parent?  And then add in that I work almost full time and am a full time college student and there’s just not enough time in the day!

When I come home from work I just want to sit and veg out on the computer for a little while.  My husband’s the same way.  We both feel like we’re ignoring our daughter, but waiting until after she goes to bed (around 9pm) doesn’t seem plausible either.  HELP?!  How do we play with her as much as she needs it but still get our much needed PC/break time?

As any parent knows, kids require so much attention, especially in the early years. It can feel like you are being...

Michelle writes:

My neighbor has a 2 week old who is still pretty small (don’t think she’s hit 7lbs yet) and she wants to do a carrier (especially when walking her lab/australian shepherd mix).  I got her a mei tai type carrier (though the pouch seems much smaller than when I had a baby hawk), and i think she has an ergo type one also.  I still need to help her figure out the mai tai wrap in general, but she is worried about which one gives the best support for this newborn time.  Thoughts on how to use what she has best or other carriers that are better for this (and future) stage?

First of all, Michelle, you are an awesome neighbor! The gift of babywearing is one that just keeps on...

Kathleen in Florida writes:

How do I best prepare my 3 ½ year old daughter for her first airplane trip.  We will be traveling from Florida to Michigan in October.  I’ve already had her watch the videos on the TSA website to sort of familiarize her with the security screening process.  However, I have no idea how to prep for the actual plane ride itself (other than stocking up on fun stuff to do during the ride).  She is a very cautious child by nature and does best in new situations when I can prepare her much as possible on what to expect.

Age 3 and up is a pretty easy age to fly with. They are interested and engaged in their surroundings, can entertain themselves quietly for greater...

Heather writes:

What do you think about vitamin supplements?  We’ve been giving Lily a multi-vitamin daily since she was about 2 and was not eating much.  We still do, just because I think it probably makes up for the stuff we miss.  I don’t take any vitamins, except for iron a week or so before I go give blood (if I remember).  I was really good about taking my pre-natals, but have never been very good about vitamins, should I try and make them a part of my routine?

Probably not. Study results are mixed as to whether taking a multivitamin is more likely to benefit your health or kill you.

Haha! I’m sure that there’s a middle ground where the occasional vitamin pill to “fill in the...

Angela writes:

Is there a natural, non-toxic way for me to control weeds both in my grass and in my flower beds? I swear I could spend the next 30 days, 24 hrs a day pulling weeds in my yard and still not have them in control! I hesitate to use poison since I have small children and cats that I would prefer not to poison too! The problem really got out of control after my close relative said to me “You know those wishing flowers? I taught Drake how to blow them!” UGH, DANDELIONS!!!! The problem has only snowballed since. We also have issues w/a local favorite, Knap weed. I tried using strait vinegar in a spray bottle (in the beds only since it can scorch grass) but it really did nothing but...

Sophia writes:

I’m a vegetarian.  Thus far, so is my 1-year-old daughter. 

Anyway, a big source of protein for her (now that she’s about 70% on solids), is soy.  I do have some concerns now though, since I’ve been coming across some literature suggesting that soy could be harmful to babies- particularly baby girls- in their future years.  Your thoughts?

You’ve probably been reading about phytoestrogens. Here is a thoughtful article discussing the issues. Mark’s Daily Apple, a primal eating blog that I’ve been enoying lately, gives a nice summary as well. Basically, the plant estrogens in soy mimic estrogens in the body and can contribute to cancer risk and tumors. Studies also show that...

Angela writes:

Saw your post about how to deal w/household ants but I have a bigger dilemma. We have ant hills/colonies INSIDE our newly installed sandbox. I have a feeling they were there before the play structure was installed and we thought putting down weed fabric would be enough to deter them and they have since resurfaced. Obviously I don’t want to use any toxic where the boys are digging around. Any ideas of how to get ride of the ant hills permanently

Ew. You’re not going to like my answer, Angela. My internet resources are all telling the same story. The most effective way of ridding your sandbox of ants is this: Remove the infested sand, treat the area, refill with new sand.

Jen was wondering about the connection between dairy and ear infections, so I pulled a few links for her. It’s late and I’m tired (and this is a Snippet), so I didn’t go all out, but there’s enough to get her started here.

Article outlining the link between milk allergy and chronic ear infections, stating that “Up to 40 percent of kids who suffer from chronic ear infections has a milk allergy.”

Lots of compelling reasons to drop dairy from your kid’s diet.

Some alternative treatments for ear infections including cutting out dairy and (a HLW favorite!) using garlic drops!

Don’t kids need dairy in order to be healthy?
Nope.

Here are some nondairy calcium sources. (More advice here.)

If...

Mitzi writes:

You have been a great help so far from my diaper issues to bug lotion. NOW HOW do I get my child (2 years and 3 months old) to eat breakfast? He doesn’t eat anything. He will snack but won’t eat. I have tried just about everything I can think of to give him but am out of ideas.

He will “snack” on toaster strudels but won’t eat them up. He will snack on fruit but nothing that fills his tummy up.

He tends to get grumpy and whiney and will only eat junk food when he is really hungry as that is fast and he knows he likes it. I would like him to not be a picky eater so that I can buy him a bigger variety of food. Veggies would be nice too!

I knew Mitzi has some special...

“Beancess” writes:

Hey Laura,
What is the best toothpaste? What ingredients should we avoid, and specifically what do you think about fluoride?

Oh fluoride! I have been totally intimidated by the fluoride debate and have been avoiding the research for my own family out of sheer mental laziness. I already know that it’s going to be one of those murky, “We say X” vs. “They say Y” kind of issues and those are the hardest to get a straight set of facts upon which to base a decision.

But, thank you Beancess for making me a better, more informed parent. I’m going to give you a dissertation on fluoride, then talk about toothpaste options clear down at the end. Don’t be tempted to skip down...

Amy writes:

So, what’s the big deal with putting sunscreen on the kids first thing in the morning…does it really work? I have always done this and know so many others who do, but I know for my kids we have to reapply quite soon after we finally get out in the sun. Does it really help/work to put sunscreen on the kids first thing in the morning, even and esp if you’re not really going to be out in the sun until later in the morning or afternoon?

I honestly had never even heard of this practice until Amy asked the question! Sure, I wear a face lotion with spf 15, but I have never considered putting actual sunblock on myself or my kids unless I’m anticipating some major sun exposure.

So, I...

Sonja writes:

Although it is too late for me, I have always wondered if cloth diapers are really more environmentally friendly than disposable due to the cleaning process.  What about unbleached disposable vs. cloth.

My short answer to Sonja’s question is YES.

Sierra Magazine’s Mr. Green (he’s like HeyLauraWhat’s brother for all environmental issues! Love him!) has a great article discussing the water issue. In short, he estimates that “the entire process of washing diapers from birth to the joyful day of completion of potty-training will take roughly 24,000 gallons.” And that’s a very liberal estimate, assuming, among other things, a standard 40-gallon per cycle washer - difficult to...

This contest is now closed. The reviews are still relevant though!

:)

This week I’ve had the pleasure of reviewing the baby line from Zoe Organics. As Heather is a long-time friend from high school, I got to try some of her very first test samples last year. But now she’s refined her formulas and has stunning new packaging and a gorgeous website, too. It has been wonderful to watch this dream of hers unfold, as she’s been incubating the natural spa items concept since as long as I’ve known her!

Here’s what Zoe Organics is all about:

Zoe means “life,” and our mission is to celebrate and protect the lives of our children, family, community and planet. Zoe Organics uses only the most...

Brandi writes:

Hey Laura—my almost 4 yr old has started having nightmares every night; usually around 2:30 in the morning.  What can I do to try to head these off?  I’ve talked to him about what’s going on and he says, “I can’t sleep—I went into a scary story!”  It usually takes me about 45 minutes to get him back to sleep and I’m exhausted from being a nightmare warrior every night.  :(

First of all, according to child development experts, this is totally normal for your son’s age. No doubt, there are a lot of transitions occurring in his life right now (new baby on the way, preschool starting in the fall, potty training, anticipation of new “big boy” responsibilities and...

B. just posted on Facebook:

Alright, who knows about plastics? I’m wondering if BPA free plastic is always hard plastic? I want to get [my daughter] a squeezable water bottle with a sport top…

I have some recommendations!

We really liked the Ultimate Direction 20-Ounce Bottle. It lasted about a year of hard-core daily use, including a lot of toddler biting. However, it might be hard for a little one to actually get open (although once open it still won’t spill, as it’s a bite-valve), because the “nipple” has to be pulled up before you can drink out of it.

The CamelBak Podium Bottle bypasses that issue and just has a special no-spill bite-valve.

Here’s a nifty list of Inhabitots’ Top 5...

Harmony just had a baby and her (still-also-nursing) 2 year old daughter is going a bit crazy in the transition. While a lot of the manic energy and behavioral issues can be explained away by all the upheaval in their home right now, Harmony’s gut feeling is that there is a nutritional element involved as well. Since Harmony’s family eats very clean already (very little refined flours and sugar, small amounts of organic dairy), she asked me to look into what happens to kiddos when they are overdosing on fruit. Here’s what I found and emailed back to her.

The fruit thing you’re probably thinking of is salicylates - naturally occurring chemicals in…pretty much everything. NOT fun to try to...

Occasionally, friends will find me on Facebook or chat and we’ll have a real-time advise session. Most of the information I pass along is off the top of my head without much intensive research to back it up, but still a useful starting point for further information-gathering. I’m posting these Snippets (with permission of course!) to HeyLauraWhat.com for future reference for everyone.

Mitzi:
I have a child that can fill up a diaper with pee in 10 seconds… I am using 7th generation chlorine free, any ideas on how to keep him from blowing out diapers at night? I am SLOWLY starting potty training also SO I am having fun times… and lots of bed washing…

Laura:
CLOTH! :) :)

7th Generation...

A friend writes:

So, at my son’s 18 month checkup, my doctor told me that there’s no point in nursing anymore because “don’t you know there’s no nutritional value to him anymore?” I was irritated because I’m pretty sure that’s not water coming out of my boobs! But I don’t have anything to back me up on that and hope you can help. Also, what are the nutritional needs of a toddler anyway? He eats well, but I definitely rely on nursing him to fill in the gaps. What will he need if/when he does wean? By the way, we’re mostly vegan but for an egg here and there.

Allow me to clamber up on my soapbox and rant a bit. It absolutely infuriates me to hear about doctors making offhand comments that...

I have two kids+dogs questions to tackle today. This should be a long one!

Betty asked:

Hey Laura,

You have BIG dogs and SMALL children together in a household.  My question is 4 part:

1) How did you introduce the babies to the dogs? And vice versa?
2) How did you teach children to be gentle around the dogs? Children don’t know not to make fast movements, tug pull on dogs, not to grab their toys or food….etc. How do you teach them that?
3) Are you ever concerned that the dogs will bite or be aggressive with the children (especially your newborn)?
4) What breeds work best with children? Or is it really about training your dogs not the breed?

And David wonders:

So how do you help a 2 year...

Sweet Brianna B. asks:

Since summer time is FINALLY here, i was wondering if you have any good natural remedies for poison oak. Also which all natural tick/mosquito repelents are you impressed with?

Poison Oak
Oh, this horrid, horrid plant! I do not miss it! My brother used to get poison oak so bad that it would go systemic; he’d swell up like a crusty, oozing balloon and it would take injections of cortisone to get him to heal. So awful! (I think my mom took pictures.) :)

Your best tactic against poison oak is always prevention/avoidance. Remember the old adage: “Leaves of Three - Leave Them Be!” Train your kids to watch where they walk and to not touch every single darn thing they pass...

Brandi writes:

Hey Laura—We recently acquired one of those plastic, turtle-shaped sandboxes with a lid on it for our 3 yr old.  I need to get some sand to fill it up with, but when I googled “sandbox sand” I found numerous articles saying that most sandbox sand that one can purchase contains all kinds of carcinogens.  Yuck!  Is the sandbox sand that one buys at big box stores like Target truly carcinogenic and unsafe for the little ones?  And if so, what are some affordable options (aka NOT $60 a bag) for safe sandbox sand?

This was a fun Google adventure for me! Since we are cheap and make our kid play in the dirt, I have no experience with your fancy-pants playsand. ;)

Here’s the dirt...

Carissa writes:

Hey Laura!

Now that you’re on child #2 in cloth diapers, what types and brands do you recommend? Also, are cloth wipes a given if you’re using cloth diapers? Finally, do you have a favorite soap for cleaning the diapers?

So far, I think the AI2 is the diaper for us, and I want to try five types: Thirsties Duo, FuzziBunz, BumGenius 3.0, Flip, and SoftBums.

One more question: the one-size diaper would definitely be the most cost-effective, if it really fit for three years. Has this been your experience?

Now, Carissa is already planning on cloth diapering, so I’m going to spare you the story of my own conversion and my own cloth diapering evangelism speech. But if any...

A new mom writes:

Hey Laura, what are some natural allergy remedies that are safe for a breastfeeding mama? I usually have a ton of drugs to take for seasonal allergies and I want away from them in general, but really because I am breastfeeding too. :)

Being pregnant or nursing and sick is horrible! Not only is the toll on your body so much greater, there seems to be very little you can do to get relief without putting your baby in jeopardy!

Luckily, I have a few tricks up my sleeve that should help you get through hayfever season in relative comfort.

First of all, if you don’t already know this, Kellymom.com is your go-to website for all breastfeeding questions. It is an excellent...

Esther and Alan asked this one, and yes, I do have a tip.

This is my tip, the tip that I have: They’ll do it when they’re ready.

I highly recommend the “wait and be patient” route. It worked for every other major developmental milestone your child has accomplished so far - crawling, walking, talking - you might have bought yourself a couple of days with all those enrichment toys, but really, your kid busted out with his new moves when he was ready!

It’s going to be the same way with the potty learning. One day he’ll be hiding in a corner behind the sofa, pooping in his diaper, and the next he’ll astonish you by rushing off to the potty chair to do his business there.

You can...

Kael’s Momma sent this one in and it’s a good one! What are some good prenatal and postpartum supplements?

******I’m not a doctor! I’m not even really an expert; I just pretend to be one for our mutual edification and entertainment. Don’t be stupid: Listen to the real experts in your life, including the truest authority on yourself: Your Self.*****

When you’re pregnant, good nutrition is more important than ever. But good nutrition can’t be gotten in a pill, and there’s some contention whether there’s any benefit at all to prenatal vitamins. Potent vitamin supplements can also exacerbate nausea, and some care providers recommend suspending your use of a vitamin until the first trimester...

Tricia writes:

Hey Laura, what would you feed an extremely picky child whose diet includes chicken noodle soup, macaroni and cheese and yogurt? (considering that she needs to add more calories to her diet)

*****Standard disclaimer: I have no credentials for handing out nutritional advice, but here is some info I’ve compiled that can help!*****

My first advice is my best parenting advice: “It’s probably just a stage; just wait it out.”

That said, there are definitely things you can try to improve her nutrition, even within the constraints of her approved food items. I’ll also give you tips on helping expand her gastronomic horizons!

Chicken noodle soup is an amazingly nutritious food...

It’s Too Early O’clock. Your bedroom door bursts open and an exuberant toddler voice jolts you out of slumber.

“Hey Mommy! Hey Mommy! It’s a beautiful day! I’m ready for mine breakfast!”

The sun may be up, but that doesn’t mean you should be. Here’s how I caged my early bird.

First of all, I’m assuming a foundation of safety-awareness and obedience that is necessary for any of this to work. Your child has to be old enough to be safe in his/her room unsupervised, and if you have an escape artist on your hands, you need to solve that problem, too. If you’re confident that your child can safely handle up to an hour (or more - your call!) playing quietly in his room, then you’re good to go....continue reading

Oh, so you heard that Vitamin A, a common sunscreen ingredient seems to actually accelerate the development of skin cancer?

Well, definitely take it with a grain of salt. The whistle-blowers, a lobbying group called the Evironmental Working Group, seem to have based their assertions on the preliminary findings of one study, while there are many other studies that have concluded that the antioxidant is safe.

This article, by a cosmetic producer, takes apart the EWG claims with a studied efficiency. While the author owns a cosmetic company and is obviously vested in the debate, I find her well-supported counter-argument to the EWG article much more convincing!

That said, I’m all about...