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Authored by La Jolla Vitality Co. Dry cleaning is an effective way to clean delicate fabrics, remove stains, and help clothing maintain its shape. But despite its name, dry cleaning isn't actually "dry": it uses liquid solvents instead of water. Whether it's safe depends largely on which cleaning method and solvents are used. Traditional Dry Cleaning For decades, many dry cleaners have used perchloroethylene (also called perc or PCE). While modern equipment greatly reduces so

By La Jolla Vitality Co. A sun-kissed glow has long been associated with health and beauty, but we now know that tanning from the sun or tanning beds increases the risk of skin cancer and premature aging. Fortunately, self-tanning products, including at-home lotions like Jergens Natural Glow and professional spray tans, offer a way to achieve bronzed skin without exposing yourself to harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation. But are the chemicals in these products safe? Overall, cu

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