Petrolatum, derived from petroleum, is an ingredient that is ideal to stay away from whenever possible. Petroleum is found in several personal care products, including cosmetics, lotions, and even hand soaps. It also contains two well-known carcinogens: Benzo-B-Fluoranthene and Benzo-A-Pyrene. This ingredient can also prevent the skin from excreting and breathing. Which Ingredients to Watch For […]

Regardless of which holiday you’re celebrating this season, finding the perfect gift for your loved ones is often at the top of everyone’s to-do lists. Being a small business, ourselves, we at Ecocentric Mom always strive to support other small businesses with admirable social missions and quality, eco-friendly products. We’ve compiled a list of some of our favorites […]

Pregnancy-linked nausea is a fact of life for many, if not all, pregnant women.  While a lucky few evade this symptom, others are plagued by nausea well beyond their first trimester.  In some cases, nausea can be so severe that it leads to dehydration, fatigue, and other medical conditions, such as hyperemesis gravidarum, that require […]