Breaking It Down: The Real Difference Between Organic and Natural
Organic and natural: what’s the difference between the two labels? It might be more complicated than you think. You might be surprised to know that there’s actually a big difference between the two terms, and one
The Top 12 Ingredients To Avoid In Cosmetics & Personal Care Products
If you’re new to the conscious and non-toxic lifestyle, you can easily get overwhelmed with all of the information out there on which ingredients you should avoid. While there are many ingredients in our list of iffy an
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
Why We Never Recommend Products With Undisclosed Synthetic Fragrance
If you’re worried about the chemicals in fragrance, you’re not alone. You probably know that fragrance is almost always full of a mystery cocktail of chemicals that we, as consumers, are kept blind to. This doesn&