6 Toxins You Should Avoid
You've been ingesting scum for a while now
Did you know that whenever you use bath and body products on your skin, the product's ingredients might penetrate into your circulatory system in seconds?
Your epidermis isn't a shield, it's a sponge
It soaks up everything you put on it - both the good and the bad. This is just one of the many good reasons why using nontoxic bath and body products is so essential.
Raid your restroom now!
I've produced a quick cheatsheet for you below. I highly recommend printing it out and employing it as a useful resource. You can remove items that you currently own and/or make use of it as a guide when choosing new products.
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7 Common Toxins To Avoid Cheatsheet
1 - Sulfates
Found in: Sulfates are found in basically any bath and body product that bubbles. Body washes, shampoos, toothpastes, normally contain sulfates.
Also Known As: Sodium Lauryl Suflate, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, or anything else with a derivative of the word "sulfate."
What it is: Sulfates were actually created to be an industrial strength de-greaser for garages, oil spills, or house cleaning.
Why they're bad: Sulfates strip your epidermis of its natural skin oils, which are naturally produced to defend your epidermis. Sulfates also aggravate the skin. Intense sulfate sensitivity can include skin breakouts and eczema.
Why companies use it: Sulfates are cheap fillers in cleansing products.
Toxicity Level: I give sulfates a 6 out of 10
2- Parabens
Found in: Parabens are found within nearly all bath and body product that consists of water. Most body washes, creams, hair conditioners, and solutions, contain parabens
Also Known As: Methylparaben, propylparaben, or any derivative of the word "paraben."
What it is: Parabens are preservatives which are used to keep the product from developing mildew as a consequence of the water.
Why it's dangerous: Strong evidences of cancer causing agents, hormonal disruption, allergic reaction, reproductive organ poisoning, wildlife toxicity
Why they use it: Water is a low cost filler and the parabens are used to protect it
Toxicity Level: 7 out of 10
3 - Phthalates
Found in: bath and body products and plastics (the more pliable the plastic, the larger the chance phthalates exist).
Often Known As: DPB, DEHP, BzBP, DMP
What it is: A chemical that softens plastics and makes them bendable
Why it's bad: It can mimic certain hormones in the body causing endrocrine system and reproductive damage. Phthalates can be put both inside products and in product packaging. Even if the product is phthalate free, the phthalates in the plastic can enter into the product inside.
Why they use it: To make squeeze tubes and other bendable plastic products
Toxicity Level: 4 out of 5
4 - Mineral Oils (Petrochemicals)
Found in: Petroleum jellies, lip balms, and several African American hair products
Also Known As: Ethylene, propylene, etc.
What it is: A chemical created from petroleum (i.e. a bi-product of oil drilling)
Why it's bad: Strong indication of cancer causing agents and organ toxicity. Supporting petroleum products also influences controversial ecological, political, and social practices.
Why they use it: It's less expensive than healthy oils like shea, cocoa butter, etc.
Toxicity Level: 3 out of 10
5 - Genetically Modified Organisms
Found in: Soy products, corn, and wheat products mainly
Also Known As: GMO's
What it is: An organism that's been genetically altered using genetic engineering procedures.
Why it's bad: GMO's are as unnatural as it gets. Also, the method of genetically altering living organisms is very controversial.
Why they use it: GMO products are simpler to cultivate, as they are genetically immune to pesticides or herbicides.
Toxicity Level: 7 out of 10
6 - Triclosan
Found in: Deodorants and other cosmetics
What it is: Anti-microbial preservative used to prevent your underarms from getting smelly
Why it's bad: Strong indicators of carcinogins, irritation, allergens, endocrine disruption, and ecological toxicity
Why they use it: It's a cheap filler
Toxicity Level: 9 out of 10
Did you know that whenever you use bath and body products on your skin, the product's ingredients might penetrate into your circulatory system in seconds?
Your epidermis isn't a shield, it's a sponge
It soaks up everything you put on it - both the good and the bad. This is just one of the many good reasons why using nontoxic bath and body products is so essential.
Raid your restroom now!
I've produced a quick cheatsheet for you below. I highly recommend printing it out and employing it as a useful resource. You can remove items that you currently own and/or make use of it as a guide when choosing new products.
********
7 Common Toxins To Avoid Cheatsheet
1 - Sulfates
Found in: Sulfates are found in basically any bath and body product that bubbles. Body washes, shampoos, toothpastes, normally contain sulfates.
Also Known As: Sodium Lauryl Suflate, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, or anything else with a derivative of the word "sulfate."
What it is: Sulfates were actually created to be an industrial strength de-greaser for garages, oil spills, or house cleaning.
Why they're bad: Sulfates strip your epidermis of its natural skin oils, which are naturally produced to defend your epidermis. Sulfates also aggravate the skin. Intense sulfate sensitivity can include skin breakouts and eczema.
Why companies use it: Sulfates are cheap fillers in cleansing products.
Toxicity Level: I give sulfates a 6 out of 10
2- Parabens
Found in: Parabens are found within nearly all bath and body product that consists of water. Most body washes, creams, hair conditioners, and solutions, contain parabens
Also Known As: Methylparaben, propylparaben, or any derivative of the word "paraben."
What it is: Parabens are preservatives which are used to keep the product from developing mildew as a consequence of the water.
Why it's dangerous: Strong evidences of cancer causing agents, hormonal disruption, allergic reaction, reproductive organ poisoning, wildlife toxicity
Why they use it: Water is a low cost filler and the parabens are used to protect it
Toxicity Level: 7 out of 10
3 - Phthalates
Found in: bath and body products and plastics (the more pliable the plastic, the larger the chance phthalates exist).
Often Known As: DPB, DEHP, BzBP, DMP
What it is: A chemical that softens plastics and makes them bendable
Why it's bad: It can mimic certain hormones in the body causing endrocrine system and reproductive damage. Phthalates can be put both inside products and in product packaging. Even if the product is phthalate free, the phthalates in the plastic can enter into the product inside.
Why they use it: To make squeeze tubes and other bendable plastic products
Toxicity Level: 4 out of 5
4 - Mineral Oils (Petrochemicals)
Found in: Petroleum jellies, lip balms, and several African American hair products
Also Known As: Ethylene, propylene, etc.
What it is: A chemical created from petroleum (i.e. a bi-product of oil drilling)
Why it's bad: Strong indication of cancer causing agents and organ toxicity. Supporting petroleum products also influences controversial ecological, political, and social practices.
Why they use it: It's less expensive than healthy oils like shea, cocoa butter, etc.
Toxicity Level: 3 out of 10
5 - Genetically Modified Organisms
Found in: Soy products, corn, and wheat products mainly
Also Known As: GMO's
What it is: An organism that's been genetically altered using genetic engineering procedures.
Why it's bad: GMO's are as unnatural as it gets. Also, the method of genetically altering living organisms is very controversial.
Why they use it: GMO products are simpler to cultivate, as they are genetically immune to pesticides or herbicides.
Toxicity Level: 7 out of 10
6 - Triclosan
Found in: Deodorants and other cosmetics
What it is: Anti-microbial preservative used to prevent your underarms from getting smelly
Why it's bad: Strong indicators of carcinogins, irritation, allergens, endocrine disruption, and ecological toxicity
Why they use it: It's a cheap filler
Toxicity Level: 9 out of 10
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