The Best Organic & Natural Mattress Brands For a Non-Toxic Bedroom
The average human is supposed to sleep 8 hours a day—that’s 33% of your life spent on a mattress, with your face and body smooshed up against it. You might be surprised to learn that toxic chemicals are lurking in mat
Is Lush Guilty of Greenwashing? We Took a Closer Look
Lush’s image is one of a natural, eco-friendly, and conscious brand, with millions of fans around the world. But are they truly as clean and eco-friendly as they seem? Lush is a brand with a rabid following of fans acro
The Best Organic & Natural Lip Balms, Based on Their Ingredients
When it comes to lip balms, there are a surprising number of iffy ingredients. We took a deep look into 20+ organic and natural lip balms, and rated them based on their ingredients. When making the switch to clean skincare, l
Why We Don’t Recommend Chemical Sunscreens: Their Effect On Our Bodies & Oceans
Sunscreen is a crucial part of staying safe in the summer. A single sunburn can increase the risk of skin cancer, and just 10 minutes in the sun can be enough to cause a sunburn in the summer months. If you go to your local s
The Truth About Preservatives In Cosmetics (Including Clean Beauty)
At Better Goods, we’re all about clean beauty and personal care without harmful chemicals. But our stance is that preservatives are a crucial ingredient in personal care products. Preservatives are a very controversial
Is Arbonne Greenwashing? Let’s Take a Closer Look
Arbonne heavily promotes their brand as a clean brand. From the packaging, to the marketing messaging, the company creates the image that their brand is pure, safe and natural. But is it true? Let’s take a close look at
Our Official List of Clean Beauty Brands
We’ve compiled a list of over vetted clean beauty brands. While there’s no official definition of what clean beauty means, you can read our philosophy here. We believe that clean beauty is based on what’s no
The 9 Best Organic & Natural Pillows For Non-Toxic Sleep
We spend about a third of our life sleeping. That means you’ll sleep over 200,000 hours in the course of your lifetime. That’s a lot of time with your face smushed up against a pillow. Let’s take a dive into
The Best Organic Nipple Cream (Based On Ingredients)
Sore nipples are a painful reality for many breastfeeding moms. While the various reasons for sore nipples are outside the scope of this guide, the fact is that a nipple cream can bring much-needed relief to breastfeeding mom
Which Companies Really Own The Top Baby Food Brands?
The baby food market is staggeringly huge. In 2019, the global baby food market was valued at $67.3 billion, and is projected to reach $96.3 billion by 2027. (source) A recent congressional investigation of seven of the top b
The Best Organic Baby Foods (Without Heavy Metals)
Did you know that most baby food contains traces of pesticides and chemical fertilizers? Organic baby food doesn't! This guide is all about organic foods and why you should choose them.
What Exactly Does Clean Beauty Mean In 2023?
For years, we’ve been using beauty products that have questionable ingredients, and it’s only been in recent years that we’ve become more conscious about it. These days, you don’t have to be a hippie t