• Who am I?

    I am Qrystal; or at least, that's my dot-name! Har har. (My name is really Crystal, but that's not as internet-searchable; hence, switching the C for the little-used letter Q.)

    I am here because I enjoy writing. I do this mostly for myself, but I also have a passion for helping others learn things from the things I write. Now that I am done my Ph.D. in Physics, I am stepping away from academic research so that I can indulge in some creative ways to share my knowledge and inspire the appreciation of scientific thinking in others. I am also working as a tutor, which is one of the jobs I've most enjoyed doing in my life so far.


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    • Dangerous cosmetics

    Posted by Qrystal on July 9, 2008 at 19:47.
    Category: Advice. Tags: eco-friendly.

    I don’t wear makeup often, and nail polish only rarely.  Now I’ve got good reason to avoid most nail polishes:  there are three dangerous chemicals to avoid, according to Green Living Online!

    Today, I am shopping for a friend of mine who I *know* will be at least as concerned as I am about toxins — plus she has two little boys who she wouldn’t want to expose to unnecessary poisons!  I’m glad I found this article, so I can make an informed polish purchase!

    Other articles at Green Living look pretty awesome and informative, too!  I’m going to have to explore further.

    UPDATE: There’s also an article on chemicals in makeup, and it lists places that the chemicals are already banned (and thus there is probably a good reason to avoid them).

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