chemicals

A group of chemicals known as “forever chemicals” has made headlines as a major health and enviornmental threat. Forever chemicals are found in the most unsuspecting everyday products, making it very difficult (but not impossible) to minimize exposure. Understanding forever chemicals is the first step in reducing their presence and impact in your life. In […]

Have dry, damaged hair? Here’s what could be causing it. Plus: how to repair damaged hair from the inside out with quick-fix tips. Good hair days can seem like they’re few and far between, especially when you have damaged hair. If your strands suffer from dryness, frizziness, dullness, thinning, or split ends, they could surely […]

Learn five simple sustainable skincare tips to benefit your complexion *and* the environment. Fact: There are many facets of “clean” and “green” beauty, with no official authority overseeing the use of such terms. On one hand, they may be interchangeable with natural, organic, and vegan. On the other, they may simply indicate that a product […]

We’re unpacking everything you should know when it comes to chemicals in tampons. Plus: the benefits of organic tampons and other feminine care considerations. Do you use tampons? Since an estimated 50 to 86 percent of all menstruating women in the United States do, let’s assume yes. Now, when’s the last time you thought about […]

At the risk of sounding like a kindergarten teacher, here goes nothing: Today, we’re learning how to wash your hands properly. For something we all (hopefully) do many times a day, every day of our lives, it’s pretty surprising that most of us don’t get hand washing quite right. In fact, a 2013 study found […]

Can clean skincare help get your health back on track? In 2019, I discovered that I have Hashimoto’s (an autoimmune disease that attacks thyroid function) and hypothyroidism (the condition it spurs, resulting in major buzzkills including fatigue, depression, and weight gain). Ever since, I’ve been on the hunt to treat my thyroid gland—and endocrine system […]

Can exposure to chemicals outweigh the benefits of sunscreen? Sunscreen has one main purpose: to protect your skin from harmful UV rays. Hopefully, we’ve all made a habit to use it. (Yes, even year round!) And most likely, we aim to buy the best—and sometimes priciest—formula for our skin. But if you haven’t heard, not […]

Lather, rinse, and repeat—without the toxicity. Here at HUM, we’re not into taking things merely at face value. When it comes to food labels, chemicals in skincare, and everything in between, we always advise digging deeper so that you’re well-informed to purchase products that support a healthy lifestyle. Today, we’re looking at hair care ingredients. […]

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