Did you know just like there is a “Dirty Dozen” for our fruits and veggies, you know the ones that are higher in pesticide residue and we should avoid or only buy organic, there is also a “Dirty Dozen” for beauty products? What’s really bad about these ingredients is these nasty chemicals aren’t eaten, so they’re not broken down by our saliva and stomach acids, instead they are rubbed into our skin or under our arms, making them even more harmful to us. Our bodies don’t know what to do with these chemicals, they often end up in places like our lymph nodes, liver, and other organs. This is not good!
So, when you are looking to make healthier life choices and want to feel groovy, you also need to consider avoiding these twelve harmful chemicals. This is easier said then done. Unfortunately these toxic, many of which are cancer causing chemicals, are found in many of our personal beauty and body products- such as deodorant, lotion, toothpaste, even our lipstick.
Here’s the list of the harmful ingredients you need to watch out for:
Benzoyl Peroxide DEA MEA TEA
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate DMDM Hydatoin Urea FDC Pigments
Sunscreen Parabens PEG Pthalates
Propylene Glycol Butyl Glycol Tridosan Dioxin
What can you do about this? There are several safe brands that are working to remove toxic ingredients from their products, But, an easier safer way would be to make your own. Stay with me and I’ll help you create easy recipes that are clean and safe.
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