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Phthalate-Free Home Fragrance: What to Look For and Which Brands Deliver

Phthalate-Free Home Fragrance: What to Look For and Which Brands Deliver By Kristina Braly, MD — Founder, AEMBR When I was pregnant with my first child, I pulled nearly every...
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What's Actually in Fragrance Oils? A Physician's Ingredient Guide

What's Actually in Fragrance Oils? A Physician's Ingredient Guide | AEMBR By Kristina Braly, MD — Founder, AEMBR If you've ever flipped over a bottle of fragrance oil and seen...
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Are Scented Candles Bad for You? What the Research Actually Says

Are Scented Candles Bad for You? What the Research Actually Says By Kristina Braly, MD — Founder, AEMBR "Candles cause cancer." I've seen this headline — or some version of...
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How to Read a Cleaning Product Label (and What They're Hiding)

How to Read a Cleaning Product Label (and What They're Hiding) By Kristina Braly, MD — Founder, AEMBR Cleaning product labels are not designed to help you make informed decisions....
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Are "Clean" Cleaning Products Actually Better? A Formulator's Honest Answer

Are "Clean" Cleaning Products Actually Better? A Formulator's Honest Answer By Kristina Braly, MD — Founder, AEMBR When I started formulating AEMBR's cleaning products, I heard the same skepticism from...
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The Best Non-Toxic Dishwasher Detergents of 2026: A Clean Formulation Review

The Best Non-Toxic Dishwasher Detergents of 2026: A Clean Formulation Review By Kristina Braly, MD — Founder, AEMBR Dishwasher detergent gets less scrutiny than almost any other cleaning product in...
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What Does "Fragrance-Free" Actually Mean on a Laundry Label?

What Does "Fragrance-Free" Actually Mean on a Laundry Label? By Kristina Braly, MD — Founder, AEMBR The term "fragrance-free" appears on laundry products ranging from genuinely scent-eliminated formulas to products...
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Laundry Detergent and Eczema: What's Triggering Your Skin (and What Isn't)

Laundry Detergent and Eczema: What's Triggering Your Skin (and What Isn't) By Kristina Braly, MD — Founder, AEMBR If your child's eczema flares after laundry day, or if your own...
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Does Laundry Detergent Expire? Shelf Life, Storage & When to Toss It

Does Laundry Detergent Expire? Shelf Life, Storage & When to Toss It By Kristina Braly, MD — Founder, AEMBR Does laundry detergent expire? The short answer is yes — but...
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