Nov 17, 2007 -
By Ranit Mishori
Special to The Washington Post
Tuesday, November 13, 2007; Page HE01
If cleanliness is next to godliness, modern America is the land of the faithful -- fighting the good fight against today's so-called superbugs with sparkling countertops and well-washed hands.
Our culture's cleanliness obsession has been fed by a booming business in household products that promise the virtue of sterility. According to estimates by the Environmental Protection Agency, our antimicrobial crusade has us spending almost $1 billion annually on soaps and detergents, toys and cutting boards, bedsheets and toothbrushes, all of them treated with chemical compounds designed to kill the germs that cling to them.
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Apr 22, 2008 -
Thought this was interesting. So far I've tried the hydrogen peroxide "facial toner". I can't say I've seen a difference but have only used it for a few days.
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Mar 06, 2008 -
Courtesy of WebMd.com:
18 Travel Beauty Tips -- to Go
Be it by plane, train, bus, or car, traveling can take its toll on your appearance.
By Colette Bouchez Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD
Whether you're driving to a family reunion, taking the train for a weekend getaway, or jetting halfway around the world, there's no question that traveling is stressful. Trying to look good while you're traveling is pretty much on the top of the stress-o-meter.
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