I started AngelMade with the simple idea of "if I won't eat it, I won't put it on my skin". It seems logical, right? I mean I shop at the farmers markets, buy organic when I can and make sure all my household cleaners are biodegradable and earth friendly. So why wouldn't I make the effort to do the for the products I put on my body? Unfortunately, it's not a logical connection for everyone- and it's not their fault. We consumers expect that a company is making a responsible product and furthermore we expect that the government is regulating these products. But the truth is, they're not. I already posted about this with Annie Lenard's "The Story of Cosmetics" (see below), but today I have a link to share with you for a nice, straightforward guide to label reading and what to watch out for:
How to read a personal care product label by the Environmental Working Group

I strongly urge you to look at the ingredients in your soap/body wash, shampoo, conditioner, face wash, deodorant, moisturizer, lotion, hair gel and what ever else you are using every single day... can you make a better choice?