The skin, as the largest organ in the human body, is the first part of the body that is exposed to anything external. Therefore, everything you put on your skin and in your hair should be of the highest possible quality. The best way to ensure that your personal care products and cosmetics are of the highest quality is to make sure that you only use organic vegan skin care products.
If you’re not sure how to understand and determine this, please make a note of the following toxic chemicals and lung irritants to avoid that could potentially cause serious health problems. Mineral oil, petrolatum, paraffin, propylene glycol, sodium laurel/laureth sulfate, fragrance, f.d.&c., PEG, (polyethylene glycol) benzene, DEA, disodium EDTA, formaldehyde, methyl paraben, propyl paraben, and many other toxic chemicals are used in everyday personal care and cosmetics products that unsuspecting consumers use on their bodies everyday. The alternative to the potentially harmful ingredients found in these products is to purchase organic vegan skin care products.
The word, “fragrance,” alone, can suggest products that contain a minimum of 5,000 petro-chemicals. The U.S. FDA does not regulate the cosmetics or fragrance industry. The end result is a brew of potentially toxic petro-chemicals that could make everyone sick; the user and surrounding innocent by-standers.
Most of these ingredients are derived from petroleum and are potentially harmful and toxic. The general rule applies. If you cannot pronounce it, please don’t use it. The healthy, safe choice is to use only those products that contain 100% organic or plant-based ingredients, meaning organic vegan skincare products.
I love your article! I have been looking at the cosmetic database for new organic and safe skin care creams. Our family is trying to replace all the “chemical based” products in our home with safer ones for sure. Our son has dealt with severe Eczema since he was a baby and has really been helped with his Vidazorb probiotic, however we have learned so much in our journey with this and now read all kinds of labels. Not only is his skin sensitive, but I want our whole family protected from harmful ingredients! Thanks so much, Caroline
It’s true – what goes on your body goes in your body so its important to be really careful about your skin care products. Check out the Environmental Working Group’s Cosmetic Safety Database for unbiased opinions – one of their top rated sunscreens is Badger – it works really well and the ingredients are impeccable. If you can’t find it locally you can get it at http://www.shopOrganic.com.