Guides
Practical, source-based guides that make decisions in the aisle easier.
- Food How to read food labels: ingredients, nutrition table, allergens and claims Learn to read food labels properly: ingredient order, the per-100 g nutrition table, allergens in bold and what claims such as “light” and “natural” really mean.
- Cosmetics How to read a shampoo label: a guide to sulphates, silicones, preservatives and fragrance Learn to read the INCI list on the back of a shampoo bottle step by step: cleansing agents, silicones, preservatives, fragrance and what the order tells you.
- Food What do E numbers mean? A guide to reading food additives on the label What E numbers show and how they are grouped. Are all approved additives equal, and which ones deserve a closer look? A calm look at the E numbers on food labels.
- Food Hidden names for sugar on labels: syrups, dextrose, maltodextrin and concentrates Sugar can appear on a label under dozens of names. Learn to spot glucose syrup, dextrose, maltodextrin and fruit juice concentrate, plus the WHO free sugars advice.
- Household cleaning Bleach and hydrochloric acid safety guide: never mix them Mixing bleach with hydrochloric acid, vinegar or ammonia releases toxic gas. Safe use, ventilation, storage and what to do in an accident (in Türkiye: 114, UZEM).
- Household cleaning What to check on laundry detergent and fabric softener labels: ingredients and dosing Read detergent and softener labels: surfactants, esterquats, enzymes, optical brighteners, phosphates, MIT/BIT, fragrance and why the right dose matters.
- Cosmetics Sunscreen filters: mineral or chemical? A guide to reading the label How do zinc oxide, titanium dioxide, oxybenzone, octocrylene and avobenzone differ? Mineral and organic filters, spray products and why correct use matters.
- Cosmetics Parabens: facts and myths. Which are permitted and which are banned? Are parabens harmful? The difference between methyl- and propylparaben, the parabens banned in the EU, “paraben-free” marketing and the preservatives used instead.
- Cosmetics Preservatives in cosmetics: why are they needed and which ones need attention? Why are preservatives essential in cosmetics? What to know about MIT, formaldehyde releasers, phenoxyethanol and parabens, plus tips for spotting them on labels.
- CosmeticsHousehold cleaning Fragrance allergens: what is behind the word “parfum” on the label? The single word “parfum” on a label can hide dozens of ingredients. Fragrance allergens declared in the EU, fragrance-free vs unscented, and patch testing explained.
- Cosmetics Is sulphate-free shampoo really better? Who is it for, and which claims are myths? Who benefits from sulphate-free shampoo and who doesn't need it? Myths about SLS and SLES, what sulphate-free formulas contain and what to check on the label.
- CosmeticsFood What does the order of an ingredient list tell you? Estimating amounts in cosmetics and food Why are ingredients listed from most to least, how are those under 1% listed, and why is “aqua” always first? Learn to estimate an ingredient's share from the label.
- CosmeticsFoodHousehold cleaning What do “natural”, “organic” and “dermatologically tested” really mean? What do natural, organic, hypoallergenic and dermatologically tested claims guarantee? Claims vs certification, and why natural is not always safe.
- CosmeticsHousehold cleaning Reading baby and kids' product labels: fragrance, preservatives, powder and sunscreen What to check on baby shampoo, wipes, nappy cream and powder labels: fragrance, preservatives, the risk of inhaling talc powder and sun protection for babies.
- Pet How to read cat and dog food labels: ingredients, preservatives and dangerous foods Meat as the first ingredient, by-products and preservatives on cat and dog food labels, propylene glycol for cats, and the risks of xylitol, grapes and onion for dogs.