Why Should We Change Our Personal Care Products?
Studies have proven that when you apply something on your skin like perfume, cosmetics, lotion and soap, your skin will absorb it. The skin is your body's largest organ and has over 1 billion pores. It's your body's first line of defense against anything entering your body. Think of your skin like a giant sponge, absorbing anything entering your body. It usually takes 10-15 minutes for a product to be completely absorbed into your skin. Your skin is a living organ, similar to your other organs like your digestive system. So, you are feeding your skin whatever that product is. IF YOU WOULDN'T EAT IT, YOU PROBABLY SHOULDN'T BE PUTTING IT ON YOUR SKIN. If you are eating organic foods but using synthetic and toxic skin care products,
it defeats the purpose of what you are trying to do.
Did you know that Johnson’s baby shampoo adds a form of formaldehyde so that it numbs babies’ eyes?
it defeats the purpose of what you are trying to do.
Did you know that Johnson’s baby shampoo adds a form of formaldehyde so that it numbs babies’ eyes?
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate or Sodium Laureth Sulfate
- Is a surfactant to break down the surface tension of water and is a great degreaser.
- It can act as a mutagen, which can change genetic information found in cells and induce mutations in bacteria.
- In most toothpaste, shampoo, bubble bath, dish detergent, etc.
- Known skin irritant and is used in testing labs as a standard to measure severe skin irritation -- A single drop can be retained in tissues up to 5 DAYS.
- Causes improper eye development in children.
- Researchers estimate the nitrate absorption of one shampoo is equal to eating a pound of bacon!
- FDA warning about unacceptable levels of dioxin in shampoos containing SLS.
- Can enhance the allergic response to other toxins and allergens.
- SLS also reacts with other ingredients to form cancer-causing nitrosamines.
- It also can cause skin irritations, impairs hair growth, the residue can be left in the heart, liver, lungs, and brain from skin contact, denatures
protein, impairs proper structural formation of young eyes, damage the immune system, and carcinogenic nitrates can form when it interacts with other nitrogen-bearing ingredients.
- It can act as a mutagen, which can change genetic information found in cells and induce mutations in bacteria.
- In most toothpaste, shampoo, bubble bath, dish detergent, etc.
- Known skin irritant and is used in testing labs as a standard to measure severe skin irritation -- A single drop can be retained in tissues up to 5 DAYS.
- Causes improper eye development in children.
- Researchers estimate the nitrate absorption of one shampoo is equal to eating a pound of bacon!
- FDA warning about unacceptable levels of dioxin in shampoos containing SLS.
- Can enhance the allergic response to other toxins and allergens.
- SLS also reacts with other ingredients to form cancer-causing nitrosamines.
- It also can cause skin irritations, impairs hair growth, the residue can be left in the heart, liver, lungs, and brain from skin contact, denatures
protein, impairs proper structural formation of young eyes, damage the immune system, and carcinogenic nitrates can form when it interacts with other nitrogen-bearing ingredients.
Propylene Glycol
- Is the primary ingredient in antifreeze as well as many personal care products.
- Used in cosmetics as a humectant—it helps to retain moisture like baby wipes and soft pet foods.
- Is "industrial antifreeze" and the major ingredient in brake and hydraulic fluid.
- It is a skin irritant, eye irritant, gastrointestinal disturbances, nausea, headaches, vomiting, and central nervous system depression.
- Warning in Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)—absorption through skin contact can cause liver abnormalities and kidney damage.
- Used in cosmetics as a humectant—it helps to retain moisture like baby wipes and soft pet foods.
- Is "industrial antifreeze" and the major ingredient in brake and hydraulic fluid.
- It is a skin irritant, eye irritant, gastrointestinal disturbances, nausea, headaches, vomiting, and central nervous system depression.
- Warning in Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)—absorption through skin contact can cause liver abnormalities and kidney damage.
Talc
- Can be used as a dry lubricant to make the skin feel slippery and smooth.
- It is found in many body and baby powders, cosmetics, and a condom lubricant.
- It is chemically similar to asbestos, a known cancer-causing substance.
- It is found in many body and baby powders, cosmetics, and a condom lubricant.
- It is chemically similar to asbestos, a known cancer-causing substance.
Alcohol
- It is mainly used in mouthwashes and has a higher alcohol content than beer or wine. If the alcohol content is more than 25%, it could lead to mouth, tongue, and throat cancers.
- It acts as a solvent in the mouth making tissues more vulnerable to carcinogens.
- It acts as a solvent in the mouth making tissues more vulnerable to carcinogens.
Aluminum
- It is a toxic metal mostly found in processed foods, antiperspirants, antacids, cosmetics, paper products, beverage cans, cooking foil and cookware.
- There may be a link between Alzheimer's disease and aluminum toxicity.
- There may be a link between Alzheimer's disease and aluminum toxicity.
Mercury
- It is found in sunscreens, body lotions, lip gloss, mascara, baby shampoo.
- It is known to cause cancer and is linked to developmental and reproductive issues.
- It is known to cause cancer and is linked to developmental and reproductive issues.
Ethanol
- Can be found in moisturizers, body mists, hairsprays, anti-aging treatments, perfumes, and self tanners.
- It is known to cause cancer, developmental and reproductive damage.
Note: denatured ethanol is safe.
- It is known to cause cancer, developmental and reproductive damage.
Note: denatured ethanol is safe.
Lead (acetic acid)
- Is found in shampoos, conditioners, hair color products, styling gels, body lotions, dandruff and scalp treatments.
- It is known to cause cancer and organ and system failure.
- It is known to cause cancer and organ and system failure.
What should we do?
Look for plant-based ingredients, companies that are environmentally responsible, and companies that adhere to the labeling guidelines.
