Primal Life Organics Blog

In a world where we're bombarded with an overwhelming number of skincare products that promise to turn back the clock and leave us with youthful, radiant skin, it's easy to get swept up in the hype. 

But thankfully, more and more people have become aware of the damaging effects from using products made with toxic chemicals - including parabens. phthalates, formaldehyde, fragrance, mineral oil, BHT, and aluminum - just to name a few.

These chemicals have been linked to a range of health problems, including cancer and premature aging. In fact, the FDA has only banned 11 cosmetic ingredients since 1930, while the European Union has banned over 1,300. 

This is why it's crucial to switch to natural skincare. In this article, we'll explore the many benefits of a natural skincare routine and provide tips on how to create one that's tailored to your individual skin type.

There’s a new viral trend on TikTok that people swear is helping them sleep better. It’s called mouth taping. Videos using the hashtag #mouthtaping have garnered nearly 25 million views.

And people aren’t just talking about improved sleep, other people claim it gives them more energy, a sharper jawline, improved skin, mood, and digestion, reduced brain fog, and even fixing cavities, gum disease, and bad breath!

But is mouth taping just a trend? Does it really help you sleep better? And the overarching question - is it actually good for you?

You’re a coffee addict and have heard that you have to wait 1-2 days after whitening your teeth to drink coffee.

Is this true? 

It’s no secret that coffee and other beverages and foods can cause teeth discoloration. Our teeth are naturally porous, and if you are not regularly taking steps to remineralize them, there is a greater likelihood that surface stains will appear.

This is why so many people turn to teeth whitening options. From LED devices to white strips to professional teeth whitening, everybody wants a bright white smile

But how your teeth react to food and drink stains after teeth whitening depends on the type of teeth whitening system you use.

It happens to everyone. You wake up one morning and look in the mirror and you almost do a double take…when did your face start to look so old and tired?

Upon closer examination, you notice the fine lines appearing around your eyes and mouth. 

No - is your skin actually aging? Not if you can help it!

So you head out the door to the local beauty supply store and ask an employee what you can use to get rid of wrinkles. They lead you to an endless aisle of overpriced products containing retinol.

“This is what you need to get rid of those wrinkles!” they say as you swear they are staring right at your wrinkles and smirking.

But how much do you really know about retinol? Is it safe? Does it work? Why are there so many warnings about redness, irritation, and even skin cancer?

Dental care can be confusing but it doesn't have to be. As a mom and a nurse, I know how important it is to maintain good oral health.

I also understand how confusing it can be to stand in the dental health aisle of a store and try to choose dental products based on their flashy marketing claims.

It gets even more confusing when you know to avoid what I call “toxipaste” - dental products with fluoride and toxic chemicals - and start looking for “natural” toothpaste.

Natural ingredients are extremely important - I get it! However, there's more to dental care than just being natural. To truly be effective, dental products MUST provide three essential things. Miss any one of these, and the product will not be able to prevent and heal cavities and gum disease.

Good oral health is so much more than just about having white teeth and a beautiful smile. Your mouth is the gateway to your body, and research shows that oral bacteria and inflammation are linked to a variety of serious health issues throughout the body.

This makes the importance of maintaining good oral health of utmost importance because tooth and gum issues not only become more painful and harder to fix the longer you wait, but they can lead to serious health implications throughout your body.

Today we are going to talk about red light therapy, and how it can play an important role in achieving good oral health - eliminating cavities, gum disease, and even speeding up recovery from dental procedures.

It seems like it would be so normal to turn on your kitchen faucet to get a glass of water. After all, you bathe in it, brush your teeth with it, and use it to make your coffee, right? Unfortunately, getting a glass of water from your kitchen faucet is like pouring a cocktail of chemicals. Lead, arsenic, the “forever chemicals” known as PFAS and many other substances are often found in drinking water at potentially unsafe levels.

It seems counterintuitive to put oil on your face. Won't it clog your pores? Make your acne worse? Make your face greasy. It turns out organic, cold pressed oils are actually GOOD for your skin - no matter what type of skin you have!