Unmasking Stevia: Not Just Natural, But Highly Processed?
April 15, 2024
Stevia offers a natural alternative to sugar, but navigating the options can be confusing. From whole leaf to...
Unmasking Stevia: Not Just Natural, But Highly Processed?
Stevia offers a natural alternative to sugar, but navigating the options can be confusing. From whole leaf to highly refined extracts, there's a surprising variety of stevia out there. This guide will help you understand the different forms of stevia so you can make the best choice.
Stevia's Secret Ingredient: Is Erythritol Causing Your Side Effects?
The problem is the FDA allows erythritol to be listed as a processing aid for natural stevia sweeteners. This means it can be added to stevia sweeteners without being explicitly listed on the ingredient labels of the foods and supplements that contain stevia. Consumers are left unaware of erythritols presence in their food and supplements.
Skincare Allergy Nightmare: Why Avoid "Natural" Fragrances
Here are some studies on the side effects of limonene, linalool, and geraniol that are derived from essential oils and formulated into skincare products as natural ingredients.
Essential oils aren't oils
Essential oils also differ in that they contain no vitamins, minerals, or nutritional value. They are not sources of nourishment but are concentrated plant fragrances that embody the essence or aroma of a plant.
What's the PH of oils?
Have you ever wondered about the pH value of oils in skincare? Interestingly, oils do not have a pH value. This fact is rooted in basic chemistry.
