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Today, we want to talk to you about something that's becoming a bigger problem for anyone looking to live a greener lifestyle. That something? Greenwashing. Greenwashing is when a company makes its products (or even the company itself) out to be far more eco-friendly than they are. It's a problem that goes beyond false advertising. Think about it – if you're buying stuff that doesn't deliver on what it promises, your efforts to be a more responsible citizen of planet Earth will be in vain. It's not all doom and gloom, however. There are plenty of things you can do...

Chances are, you've already taken in some Vitamin C today. Whether it was that glass of orange juice you had for breakfast, a midmorning strawberry smoothie, or perhaps a pepper-heavy vegan quesadilla over lunch, you've fed your body with this essential nutrient. When consumed regularly, vitamin C helps to boost the immune system, keep bones healthy, and even help to stave off cancer, among other benefits.  Yes, vitamin C is an important staple of a nutritious diet. If you're reading this blog, you likely already know that it's also necessary for use on the outside of the body as well....

  Hi, My name is Shane. I am the Co-Founder of AmaSKN (previously Amazonian SkinFood) and this is my story.  "The cave you fear to enter holds the treasure you seek. Fear of the unknown is our greatest fear. Many of us would enter a tiger's lair before we would enter a dark cave. While caution is a useful instinct, we lose many opportunities and much of the adventure of life if we fail to support the curious explorer within us."  -Joseph Campbell The Grateful Dead has been a significant influence and has become the soundtrack of my life. I...

Ever since you were a kid, you've been told about how there are millions of creepy microscopic things all over your body. It's a scary thought at first, but it's something we eventually all learned to move to the back of our minds and manage to not think about. Here's the thing though – it's high time to start thinking about them again. You see, the fungi, bacteria, and all of the other billions of microbes that cover your skin make up your microbiome.  All of these tiny living things are here for a reason. They help to protect the...