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Our Pungent History: Sweat, Perfume, and the Scent of Death
By Hunter Oatman-Stanford — March 8th, 2016 Consider the sweet, intoxicating smell of a rose: While it might seem superficial, the bloom’s lovely odor is actually an evolutionary tactic meant to ensure the plant’s survival by attracting pollinators from miles away. Since ancient times, … Continue reading
Getting Clean: The Science of Soap
http://www.livescience.com/57044-science-of-soap.html By Rachel Ross, Live Science Contributor | November 30, 2016 06:49pm ET Public health officials encourage handwashing with soap and clean, running water to prevent the spread of germs and infections. If clean water is not available, using any … Continue reading
Posted in Soap-Making, Wellness
Tagged Antibacterial, antifungal, chemistry, cleaning, FDA, germs, hydrophilic, hydrophobic, Science, soap, triclocarbon, Triclosan
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