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FDA Bans First FD&C Dye! Which Will be Next?

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The FDA has moved to finally ban Red Dye No. 3 from use in food and drugs in America.  Red Dye No. 3 was first determined to be a cancer causing color additive almost 30 years ago.  Studies conducted using labs rats found that they became inflicted with the disease after consuming large amounts of Red dye No. 3.  Thirty years ago, the FDA officially banned Red Dye No. 3 from use in cosmetics but left the door open for it to be used as a color additive in food and prescription drugs.  By January 2027, the FDA has ordered that Red Dye No 3 must be removed from all food in the USA and by 2028--from all drugs. Food Manufacturers Shiver in their Boots Red Dye No. 3 has mostly been used in baked goods, sweets and candies.  It is used by prominent candy manufacturers such as Mars Inc (Skittles) and Just Born Quality Confections (Peeps).  Food Manufacturing giants such as Con Agra, McCormick, Heinz, General Mills and Pepsi Co will all have to find alternatives for ...
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I tried Native Deodorant and It Gave me A Rash….Womp Womp!!

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I am sounding off on a natural deodorant brand that hit the scene in 2017. I learned about Native through a vlogging family that I watch every so often. If you know me, then you know I am a walking deodorant dictionary for natural and chemical free deodorants. You name them, I have probably tried them! Most natural deodorants are not compatible with my skin. Reading tons of reviews through the years and trying a full shopping cart’s worth of deodorants through the years, I’ve also found this to be true for other people. In my experience, quite a bit of natural deodorants are prone to causing rashes. Native is a natural body care brand that first began selling deodorants in 2017. They’ve expanded to body washes, toothpaste and other products. Most individuals who decide to make the switch over to natural deodorants due so to avoid body hazardous agent: aluminum. It’s really tough to find good aluminum free deodorants so I was ecstatic to learn about Native. What also sold the deodo...
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