Your body is a living breathing organ – do you know what you’re feeding it? Many companies claim their product is natural but when you read the label closely it can be a few natural ingredients preserved in a nasty chemical base.
It’s been found that some preservatives once absorbed by the body can be stored in our organs and continue working in our body for long periods of time. Studies have proven that many ingredients used in personal care products are cancer causing but they are still used by some. So it pays to know what you’re using on your skin.
Our range not only feels divine on your skin, but has no negative side effects and contains ingredients to benefit your skin and body.
Here are some common chemicals used in skin care and cosmetics to avoid;
ALDEHYDES
Volatile compounds often used in perfumes and in preservatives which can be toxic and cause allergic reactions.
ALGINATES
Chemicals used as binders, they are synthetically compounded and have caused many allergic reactions.
2-BROMO- 2 –NITROPROPANE-1, 3-DIOLE
A preservative and solvent used in cosmetics. It is toxic. There are many allergic reactions to this synthetic chemical.
CARBOMER 934 & 40
A resin used to thicken, stabilize and prevent freeze damage of cosmetics. There have been allergic reactions to this. Toxic.
GLYCOLS
Glycerine combined with alcohol, this is used in makeup to held foundation adhere to the skin. Propylene glycol is one very commonly used synthetic glycol. Most are synthetic and toxic.
IMADAZOLINDINYL UREA
Anti-bacterial agent used in cosmetics to prolong shelf life. Causes allergic reactions and skin rashes. Toxicity unkown....
OLEYL BETAINE
A synthetic surfactant used for anti-static action in shampoos and hair lotions. It causes dandruff, drying of hair and skin, allergic reactions and could be toxic when absorbed by the body.
POLYETHELENE GLYCOL (PEG)
A softener and binder widely used in cosmetics, this is a petroleum product and should be avoided. Toxic.
PROPYLENE GLYCOL STEARATE
Combinations of petroleum derivatives, carbon salts and vegetable alcohol derivatives. Used as an emulsifier in cosmetic creams. Can cause allergic reactions, skin rashes and could be toxic when absorbed into the body.
SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, SODIUM SULFATE, SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE.
These synthetic substances are used in shampoos for their detergent and foam building abilities. They can cause eye irritations, skin rashes, hair loss, scalp scurf similar to dandruff and allergic reactions.
TRIETHANOLAMINE, DIETHANOLAMINE
Often used in cosmetics to adjust the PH level and are used with many fatty acids to convert acids to salt, which then becomes the base for the cleaners. Can cause allergic reactions including eye problems, dryness of hair and skin.
Have a look for yourself. How many of the products in your cupboard contain these ingredients?
