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Natural vs. Synthetic Skincare
There has been a lot in the news lately about the lack of adequate health testing and warning information on beauty products. Recent studies have shown that many of the chemicals used in soaps, lotions, shampoos, conditioners, facial care products, makeup, lipsticks and more, can be hazardous to long-term health. So grab a shampoo, lotion, or any personal care product you use daily and use this very simple label reading guide.
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Safety Testing
Some companies claiming that their products are ‘natural and organic’ do use essential oils but add them to a chemical base – usually sodium laurel sulphate (sls). They also often use chemical preservatives, parabens, chemical emulsifiers such as propelene glycol, artificial fragrance parfum (fragrance) and synthetic colorants. Others add just enough of a natural or organic ingredient to name it on the label – but not enough to have a perceived benefit. In the world of beauty and cosmetics it’s ‘buyer beware’. Learn more about product safety testing loopholes. My advice: always read the label and know which chemicals to avoid. |
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Health Conscious Resources
Some companies claiming that their products are ‘natural and organic’ do use essential oils but add them to a chemical base – usually sodium laurel sulphate (sls). They also often use chemical preservatives, parabens, chemical emulsifiers such as propelene glycol, artificial fragrance parfum (fragrance) and synthetic colorants. Others add just enough of a natural or organic ingredient to name it on the label – but not enough to have a perceived benefit.
These great resources have been setup to ensure you are buying truly organic products or browse our collection of toxin-free products. |
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