These days, toxins and chemicals are hard to avoid. From food to cleaning products, nearly everything contains toxic additives, including nearly every common beauty product. Everything from mascara to shampoo to eye cream is loaded with chemicals that are used as preservatives, fragrances, dyes, and more. While these may seem like necessary ingredients in popular products, the side effects should make you think twice.
Our skin absorbs up to 60% of what we put on it, while lip and eye products can get into our system even more directly.
Unfortunately there is very little regulation on what goes into these products. In fact, the US hasn ’t change the laws surrounding personal care regulation since 1938. Most beauty products contain parabens and phthalates, which are endocrine disruptors, which means they mess with your hormones and cause all kinds of symptoms and illnesses. Revamping your entire beauty routine may sounds overwhelming and expensive- don ’t worry. There are lots of simple steps you can take to detox your makeup counter and shine with natural beauty. To start, here are common toxic ingredients to look out for, great non-toxic brands to try, and a great tip on how to go natural without blowing your budget.
What to look out for?
Many brands market their products as “natural,” “fresh,” and “organic” despite containing many toxins and chemicals. Instead, check out the ingredient list and look for short lists that contain recognizable, natural ingredients like shea butter, plant oils, and herbs.
Avoid long lists of hard-to-pronounce chemicals like formaldehyde, sodium lauryl sulfate, and benzoyl peroxide. These substances are known carcinogens, which means they can cause cancer and tumors. Many are also endocrine disruptors, which means they affect your hormone function. Disrupted hormones are linked with early onset puberty, infertility, and other problems.
What brands should I choose?
The best bet is to opt for companies that are transparent about their ingredients and manufacturing practices. You can find this information on brand websites. You can check out my favorite brands of makeup, sunscreen, hair products and more in the beauty section of my website. You can also get natural products at Whole Foods, select make up stores, and through easy online ordering.
How can I afford this?
It may sound expensive to buy all new, specialty beauty products, but it ’s not as hard as you might think. Many brands are very affordable, plus worth loads in their benefit to your health. Another way to save money is to supplement your beauty routines with homemade masks, scrubs and soaps. Nourishing foods like avocado, coconut oil, and honey as well as exfoliating sugar and salt can be used to create at home beauty remedies. Under $1 worth of food can greatly benefit the health of your hair, nails and skin. Natural treatments can also reduce your need for products like foundation and deep cleansers.
It ’s also great to support non-toxic brands because with more demand and consciousness, the more accessible these products will become. Choosing not to purchase toxic products and spreading the word will contribute to making companies more accountable for the quality and safety of their products.
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