Did you know that we absorb up to 60 percent of what we put on our skin? Did you know that the average woman uses 12 products, containing 168 different ingredients, every single day?
We focus a lot on eating a ‘clean’ diet, but our body washes, lotions, shampoos, skincare products, cosmetics, suntan lotion, and even toothpaste contain countless chemicals that are just as harmful as GMOs or toxic food.
The skin is the body’s largest organ and absorbs what you put on it. Every day we use products that we think are safe, but the truth is that a lot of these products are NOT safe. In a typical day, you might be exposed to over 200 different chemicals, many of which are suspected of causing cancer or wreaking havoc with your hormones.
It’s impossible to avoid every single synthetic chemical, but you can do your part in limiting the amount of toxins your body is exposed to. Educate yourself and do your research before you buy. Be an informed consumer. This article covers the ingredients to avoid when buying your personal care products.
Watch this short video “The Story of Cosmetics” it’s quite an eye-opener!
Be sure to check out the EWG’s Skin Deep Database to research toxic chemicals that could be in your cosmetic and personal care products. Get educated and avoid these harmful, hazardous, and toxic ingredients. Make sure you read your labels and become your own detective.
Thanks for reading and keep well.
