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From the food you pack in your child’s lunchboxes to the products you trust at home, chemistry helps keep your family healthy and protected as well as your products affordable. Moms deserve clear, science-based answers because natural does not necessarily equate to safe. Learn more from the articles below about how and where chemistry is used in your everyday products.

Chemicals & Food August 13, 2025

Natural vs. Synthetic: What Every Mom Should Know About the Chemicals in Everyday Products

You’ve seen the labels: “all-natural,” “chemical-free,” “clean ingredients.” But natural doesn’t always mean safe. And synthetic doesn’t always mean scary.

Chemicals & Food July 30, 2025

What Every Mom Should Know About Titanium Dioxide in Food and Products

As a parent, you may work hard to read every label, research every ingredient, and do what’s best for your family’s health. If you’ve seen headlines about titanium dioxide (TiO₂), you’re not alone. Let's take a closer look at what the science says.

Chemicals & Food July 28, 2025

What’s Really in Your Food Packaging? A Closer Look for Conscientious Moms

As a mom who may read every label and question every ingredient, you know that what touches your food matters just as much as what’s in it. But have you ever flipped over a plastic container and noticed those little numbers—1 through 7—on the bottom? Those aren’t just recycling codes. They’re clues to what kind of plastic you’re bringing into your home and putting near your family’s food.

Chemicals & Food July 25, 2025

Microwaving Plastic: What Informed Moms Need to Know

Heating up last night’s leftovers in a plastic container? Let’s look at what independent science says about microwaving plastics and chemical safety. It’s easy to check to see whether a plastic container or wrap is ”Microwave Safe.” In fact, many plastic containers are designed specifically to withstand high microwave temperatures.

Chemicals & Food July 22, 2025

What’s Really in Candy? A Science-Based Guide for Moms

From TikTok trends to health blogs, it’s easy to find warnings about chemicals in candy. But when it comes to what’s in your favorite sweets, the truth is often less dramatic and far more interesting. Let’s take a clear-eyed look at the science of candy, from sugar chemistry to color additives, so you can make informed choices based on facts.

Chemicals & Food June 3, 2025

The Science of Candy: Sugar Chemistry

It's National Candy Month. Learn about the chemistry behind those sweet treats you’re giving your Valentine. Have you ever wondered how candy is made?

Chemistry & Kids May 30, 2025

Sunscreen: Chemical Ingredients and Summertime Safety

When it comes to sun protection, the science is clear. Health experts agree that using sunscreen is important during outdoor summer activities to protect the skin from the sun’s damaging ultraviolet rays. Too much sun exposure can cause sunburns, premature skin aging and skin cancer.

Chemicals & Food March 11, 2025

Sweet Colors: Food Coloring and Dyes

As you enjoy your green beer this St. Patrick's Day, dive into the world of artificial color additives in your favorite foods and drinks.

Chemistry & Kids October 15, 2024

Unmasking Chemistry’s Contributions to Halloween Safety and Fun

It’s that time of year again…leaves are falling, there’s a nip in the air and little witches and wizards are getting set to make their rounds.

Chemicals & Health September 7, 2024

Role of Chemistry in Vaccine Ingredients and Safety

Hailed as one of the ten great public health achievements of the 20th Century by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), vaccines can help save 2 to 3 million lives every year.

Chemicals in the Environment April 11, 2024

Learning about Microplastics: Frequently Asked Questions

Microplastics are small plastic particles that result from both commercial product development and the breakdown of larger plastics.

Chemicals & Food April 8, 2024

Types of Plastic Food Packaging and Safety: A Close-Up Look

You don’t have to be a scientist to understand the many ways plastics are useful.

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