A well-researched artcle about the top chemicals to avoid when choosing bath and skin products for kids (and adults, too). Many "gentle" products may not be as safe as you think.
natural soap
Safe for kids | Natural baby shampoos, natural kids beauty products
(via deliciouslivingmag.com)
Submitted by naturalgirl on Wed, 2008-07-16 23:29. | Tags: health | environmentally friendly bath products | Health/Skin Care/ Nutrition/ Personal Care | natural | natural soap | safe baby products
Homemade Dishwashing Detergent-Washing Dishes for Pennies
(via natural-products.suite101.com)
Making your own dishwashing detergent is not only easy to do, but it is environmentally friendly and can save you money in the long run.
Submitted by blulow on Mon, 2007-11-26 13:59. | Tags: take action | homemade dishwashing detergent | natural soap

Dr Bromer's all purpose soap: perfect for cleaning, polishing and...date rape?
(via www.hippyshopper.com)
Dr Bronner's all-natural soap has been a hippy staple for years, and you'd think there wasn't a more innocuous substance on earth. But a string of reports have recently suggested that the the soap's 'many functions' may include some that are little more sinister than washing up...
Submitted by shinyhippy on Wed, 2007-08-08 14:54. | Tags: beauty | health | dr bronners | drugs | hemp | natural soap | organic