Chemical Sensitivity

Have you ever walked into a room and instantly noticed a smell, good or bad? Our sense of smell is incredibly powerful. In fact, research suggests that humans can distinguish more than one trillion different odors. Scientists once believed our noses could only identify around 10,000 smells, but modern studies show our sense of smell is far more complex and...

About Austin Air Systems Austin Air Systems was created over three decades ago when the late Richard Taylor, the company's founder, made the decision to help his wife, Joyce. Unfortunately, Joyce suffered from lifelong respiratory difficulties that didn't improve despite medications or dietary changes. At some point, they finally realized that the air Joyce was breathing was contaminated. Inspired by...

Sensitive skin: most people either have it or know someone who does. It's skin that always seems to be irritated, red, itchy, and just plain unhappy. It can be so frustrating to find skincare and haircare products that actually work for you. Vanicream is a skincare and haircare brand that goes to great lengths to select ingredients that are safe...

With fall right around the corner, stores and homes are beginning to show signs of Halloween fast approaching. And while it's no secret many stores often jump the gun at putting out fall and Halloween decorations, it's best to be prepared early and do your due diligence. We'll help you enter spooky season, knowing what is safest and healthiest for...

Did you know that your pet is as susceptible to poor air quality as you are? Because air quality and pets aren't often discussed, many people may be unaware that they can develop lifelong diseases like asthma or allergies just like their humans. As a responsible pet owner, you want to do your best to protect your furry friends from...

Who is Vanicream - Vanicream Skin Care, as well as their Bath & Body Products, are most likely at the top of the list of products recommended by dermatologists, and there's a good reason for that. As a brand, Vanicream uses clean ingredients and cutting-edge science to develop their skincare and bath/body products to be as gentle as possible on...

In recent years, we have seen record-setting fires of unprecedented size, causing property damage, health damage, and even loss of life. The smoke and ash from these wildfires can negatively affect both outdoor and indoor air quality, which can have significant health effects for people even hundreds of miles away. According to a study conducted by Climate Central, cities like...

VOCs are in your home and can affect your health, but you may not even be aware of them. Learning to identify and avoid these hidden dangers is a step in the right direction toward having a healthier home. Continue reading →

Part 1: Ways of Avoiding Harsh Chemicals At Home & The Benefits of This Why Should I Be Concerned About Chemicals? When exposed to certain chemicals or compounds, many of our chemically sensitive customers experience allergic reactions similar to those that dust-mite allergy sufferers experience. Chemical exposure can aggravate eczema and cause asthma flare-ups for those who are particularly sensitive...