Nature's Complement

18/11/2025

The future isn’t something we wait for, it’s something we regenerate.

21/09/2025

We trust our cookware to help us create healthy meals… but what if the very pans we cook in are adding hidden risks to our plates?

Non-stick cookware may promise convenience, but research shows that many contain harmful chemicals that can leach into food and build up in the body over time. These dangers don’t always show up right away — instead, they quietly accumulate, leading to long-term health effects.

In our latest article, we dig into what’s really hiding in non-stick surfaces, why it matters for your health, and safer alternatives you can use in your kitchen.

Read more here:
https://www.naturescomplement.com/2025/09/20/one-more-thing-to-watch-out-for-the-hidden-dangers-of-non-stick-cookware/

31/08/2025

📢 Why Your Packaging Matters – Not Just the Ingredients 🌱🧴

We all think about what goes into our food and skincare, but what the product is packaged in can be just as important. A recent large‑scale study (over 10,000 samples) showed that everyday containers—plastic wraps, bottles, take‑out boxes—can leach phthalates, bisphenols, PFAS, and other endocrine‑disrupting chemicals into what we eat and apply to our skin.

🔬 Key take‑aways
1️⃣ Your skin absorbs chemicals too – research shows dermal contact can lead to systemic exposure.
2️⃣ Heat = more leaching – PET bottles, polycarbonate containers, and other plastics release estrogenic compounds when warmed.
3️⃣ Latency matters – low‑dose, chronic exposure can cause health issues years later.

💡 What you can do right now

Swap plastic for glass, stainless steel, or cardboard whenever possible.
Never microwave or leave plastic in a hot car – heat spikes chemical migration.
Read recycling numbers – avoid #3 (PVC), #6 (Polystyrene), #7 (Other); favor #2, #4, #5.
Speak up – ask brands about their packaging and choose companies that prioritize safer containers (like us at Nature’s Complement).

🚀 Want the full story? Read the detailed post on our site:
👉 https://www.naturescomplement.com/2025/08/31/why-packaging-not-just-ingredients-matters-in-the-products-you-use-and-eat/

Let’s make healthier choices start at the container level! 🌍✨

21/07/2025

🧴 Toxic Touch: The Ongoing Discovery of Benzene in Self-Care Staples

Benzene is a known cancer-causing chemical—and it’s been turning up in everyday personal care products. 😱

Valisure, an independent lab, has found benzene contamination in sunscreens, dry shampoos, deodorants, and most recently—acne treatments like benzoyl peroxide creams. Some products contained levels so high, the FDA called them "life-threatening."

Major brands have already issued recalls:
🔹 Neutrogena & Aveeno – aerosol sunscreens
🔹 Unilever – dry shampoos (Dove, Suave, Nexxus)
🔹 Procter & Gamble – Pantene, Herbal Essences sprays
🔹 Recent BPO acne products – La Roche-Posay, SLMD, and others

These aren't obscure products. These are household names—used by kids, teens, and adults alike.

So how does this happen? Often through petroleum-based ingredients or aerosol propellants like butane and isobutane, which can degrade into benzene or become contaminated during production.

✅ Want to stay safe?
🔹 Choose non-aerosol formats (sticks, creams, bars)
🔹 Avoid products with vague petrochemical ingredients
🔹 Check the FDA’s recall list regularly:
👉 https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts

At Nature’s Complement, we believe in transparency, quality, and safety. You deserve products that care for your body—without hidden threats.

🧼 We list every ingredient. No “fragrance blends.” No greenwashing. No compromises.

🔗 https://www.naturescomplement.com/2025/07/21/toxic-touch-the-ongoing-discovery-of-benzene-in-self-care-staples/

14/06/2025

What’s really hiding behind the word “fragrance”?
One simple word can mean hundreds of undisclosed chemicals, and you’d never know it. From hormone disruption to allergic reactions, these hidden ingredients may be doing more harm than good — and no one is required to tell you. Read our latest blog to learn why fragrance-free might just be the most radical act of self-care:
👉https://www.naturescomplement.com/2025/06/14/the-hidden-cost-of-fragrance-whats-really-inside-that-label/

09/06/2025

Ever wonder what gives your favorite snacks those bright, bold colors? Spoiler: it might not be as harmless as it looks. From allergic reactions to possible links with cancer, artificial food dyes have a darker side that’s finally being brought into the light.

🧠✨ In our latest blog, we explore the growing evidence behind the health risks of food dyes — and what you can do to protect yourself and your family. It’s not just about food either — these same dyes show up in everyday products, even medication.

🔍 Read more → https://www.naturescomplement.com/2025/05/26/are-artificial-food-dyes-harming-your-health/

10/04/2025

29/03/2025

29/03/2025

Today, the Environmental Working Group applauded new legislation that would require the Food and Drug Administration to meaningfully review the safety of food chemicals.

29/03/2025

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has signed H.B. 1910, banning the sale of foods containing seven harmful dyes–including Red 3, Red 40, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Blue 1, Blue 2 and Green 3–in public schools statewide. Studies have linked these dyes to neurobehavioral issues in some children.

Virginia's new law marks a crucial step in protecting public health and ensuring a safer future for our children, paving the way for more states to regulate toxic food chemicals.

Read more: https://ewg.life/41OjNY9