Articles by JR Culpepper
Best bang for your buck: Recreational sunscreens
Whether you’re spending time this summer relaxing at the beach or sunbathing in your backyard, protecting your skin from the sun is important. Nothing ruins a nice day, let alone a vacation, like...
Best bang for your buck: Kids' sunscreens
School’s almost out, and kids will soon be enjoying their favorite part of the year – summer vacation. Whether that means beach trips, summer camp or making memories with other neighborhood kids, they...
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Is chewing gum releasing microplastics in your mouth?
Chewing gum is a favorite of high school kids and overworked professionals alike – but just one piece can shed thousands of potentially harmful microplastics into your saliva, one study suggests.
Safer gifts under $25 for baby showers
Expectant parents and caregivers can find the number of products designed for babies overwhelming. Baby registries can help organize their needs but can be a challenge to plan.
Best bang for your buck: Foundations under $35
A good makeup look requires a solid base. But some foundations cost a pretty penny while also containing potentially harmful ingredients. When you’re looking for the perfect shade, it can be difficult...
Best bang for your buck: Personal care products marketed to Black women
Shopping for low-hazard products isn’t always straightforward. But BLK + GRN – an online marketplace of Black-owned natural, toxic-free products – collaborated with EWG to help you make these choices.
Best bang for your buck: Hand and body lotions
Whether you’re dodging snowballs, sledding or curled up by the fire, remember to keep your skin hydrated and healthy in winter. Cold weather can damage your skin, but some lotions that fend off this...
How EWG saved Christmas: Healthy stocking stuffers under $20
Rushing downstairs on Christmas morning to check your stocking is one of the oldest and most treasured Yuletide traditions. But finding the perfect stocking stuffers isn’t always as enjoyable.
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Top 5 ways to reduce your microplastic exposure
This holiday season, make sure the only things sneaking into your cooking are your family’s secret ingredients – not potentially harmful microplastics.
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Safer men’s products for you and your family
There’s no better time to help the men in your life develop their self-care routine – or to fine-tune your own – than in November, Men’s Health Awareness Month.
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Best bang for your buck: Eyeliners under $20
Whether you want to accentuate your everyday style or create a dramatic look, the perfect eyeliner may be the ideal finishing touch. With Halloween creeping closer, we’re betting that you already have...
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What’s in your coffee creamer – and is it healthy?
For many people, coffee can be part of a healthy diet – but what you add to it can change that.
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Best bang for your buck: Conditioner
No shower routine is complete without a conditioner to strengthen and revitalize your hair. But finding one that’s the perfect companion to your shampoo isn’t always straightforward.
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Best bang for your buck: Skin Deep® green-rated shampoos under $20
Your hair is one of the most important parts of your identity and appearance – and regular shampooing helps keep it vibrant and healthy. But high-end, luxury shampoos can sport $100-plus price tags...
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Clean beauty: Celebrate National Lipstick Day with EWG Verified®
Whether you’re getting ready for date night, gearing up for an important presentation, or just looking for a bit of color, the perfect lipstick will give you confidence and style. For National...
Deodorants vs. antiperspirants: What’s the difference?
This summer is on track to be hotter than normal, according to a recent National Weather Service outlook. While you’re beating the heat, make sure to choose a safe and effective deodorant or...
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Prime day: Eco-friendly and nontoxic deals
Escaping plastic and chemicals can seem impossible – the world is producing more single-use plastic than ever at 139 million tons, according to some reports. And an estimated 97 percent of Americans...
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Sun-safe and sound: EWG Verified® sunscreens under $20
Protecting yourself from the sun is one of the most important things you can do for your skin’s appearance and health at any age. This summer, consider investing in your health by choosing from our...
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Best bang for your buck: Mascaras
It’s prom season, which means millions of teenagers across the U.S. will be getting done up for one of the most high school experiences. It’s a time for “promposals,” dancing and getting enough...
New study links microplastics to serious health harms in humans
A recent study suggests the presence of microplastics may increase the risk of heart attack or other cardiovascular problems among people with heart disease. The tiny plastics were found to double the...
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