On tonight’s episode of Perpetual Notion Machine host Emily Morris talks with Emily Spilman from the Environmental Working Group. We talk about the ingredients in personal care and cleaning products and get you ready to judge a cosmetic by its cover.

Check out the EWG website here.

And their Skin Deep database here.

Their guide to healthy cleaning products is here.

And look for the EWG logo on safe, verified products, with more information on that here.

Lastly WikiHow to the rescue — make your own super safe cleaners right at home with this 2-ingredient vinegar and water recipe.

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