Did you know?
- The skin is the largest organ of the body and absorbs what is on the surface into the blood stream.
- Most shower gels, soap, and fragrances have large amounts of chemicals as their primary ingredients.
- Organic skincare products are produced without added chemicals and ethically grow and harvest ingredients.
- You will experience fewer allergies and blemishes when using organic skincare products.
- The risk of skin cancer is dramatically reduced.
- The balance of ingredients in organic skincare products Have healing properties and actually promotes health.
- Over time, maintaining an organic skincare regimen will promote better overall health and sense of well being.
- The efficacy of the ingredients promotes better health.
- Organic skincare products promote new growth and will aid repair of sun-damaged skin.
- Organic products may appear more expensive but you will need to use less to achieve the same effect because of the concentration of ingredients.
Avoid the Dirty Dozen…
Ingredient
|
Know Health Risks |
Phthalates (DEP, DEHP, Fragrance) | Organ Damage, Reproductive Defects |
Fragrance |
Linked with MS, CFS, Fibromyalgia |
Parabens (Methylparaben, Propylparaben, etc.) | Found in Breast Tumors |
DEA/TEA | Chemical Reactions Change Ingredients in the Bottle Into Carcinogens |
Petrochemicals (Paraffin, Petrolatum, Mineral Oil) | Carcinogen Banned in Europe |
Urea | Formaldehyde Releaser |
Sulfates (Sodium Laurel & Sodium Laureth) | Mutates Cells, Denatures Protein |
Dyes (FD&C Yellows 5&6, Red 3) |
Cause Cancer, Some Contain Lead & Arsenic |
Lanolin | Can Contain DDT, a Neurotoxin |
Propylene Glycol |
Liver & Kidney Damage |
Talc | Fibers Similar to Asbestos, Linked to Lung and Ovarian Cancer |
Contaminants |
(e.g. Extracting Solvents) Not on Label |