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How much sleep do we need?
Sleep. Without enough of it, the daily grind becomes a struggle. We feel tired. We can’t concentrate. We become irritable and overly sensitive. Sleep is a keystone to good health but sometimes it evades us, or worse, sometimes we just don’t make it a priority.
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OcSober: 5 Reasons to take a break from drinking this October
Whether you choose to forego the drink for awareness months like Dry January, Dry July and OcSober or just to take a break and reflect on your drinking habits, it’s a great initiative that has loads of benefits.
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4 sustainable alternatives to tampons and pads
Most women use tampons and pads during their menstrual period. But using these disposable products produces a lot of waste. Fortunately, there are now practical and above all, sustainable alternatives. The four most important products are presented here.
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Discover which Plant-Based Milk is good for you AND the planet!
As consumers’ awareness about our health and the environment rises, people are turning to plant-based alternatives instead of the traditional dairy-based milk. Whether it’s because of lactose intolerance, a vegan diet, or a conscious environmental choice, the demand for a plant-based substitute is rapidly growing.
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Giftige Schwermetalle in Reinigungsmasken
Reinigungsmasken können Hautunreinheiten nicht verschwinden lassen, versprechen aber zumindest ein feineres Hautbild. In einem aktuellen Vergleich von „Öko-Test“ schneiden Peel-off-Masken mit Kunststoff besser ab als Reinigungsmasken mit Tonerde. Etliche der Gesichtsmasken mit Heilerde und Co. enthielten giftiges Arsen, Blei oder Cadmium.
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Hidden Polymers in Cosmetic Products
Despite the UK’s ban on microplastics in rinse-off products, hidden microplastic bombs still exist in our regular care routines. Many leave-on products like lipsticks still contain solid microplastic particles and are used daily and generously on the faces of millions of consumers. And liquid polymers, which have not been affected by the ban, are pretty much everywhere, from sun protection products to nail polishes and all kinds of hair styling products, and yet, they are unattended by the public or regulatory bodies. Here you can find the results of our large microplastic report.
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