| As organic skin care grows in popularity, people | | | | imbalances in both men and women. |
| are starting to realize just how unhealthy | | | | - Propylene Glycol (PG) - petroleum based |
| mainstream make up, lotions and basic heath | | | | preservative this substance has been cited among |
| items are. With this awareness has come a | | | | the many numerous skin irritants in cosmetic and |
| mounting alarm that these products are not FDA | | | | beauty products. It is also so toxic that handlers |
| regulated and manufacturers can get away with | | | | have to wear safety gear just to touch it. |
| using a lot of additives that pharmaceutical | | | | - Butylene Glycol - also a petroleum based |
| companies cannot. As a result, potentially life | | | | chemical, both butylene and propylene glycol is |
| threatening chemicals are being placed in | | | | dangerous and extremely deadly and some cases. |
| everyday items like baby oil, lotions and creams | | | | Butylene has been linked to cancer and numerous |
| putting consumers at risk. | | | | other chronic disorders. |
| Many of these items can create adverse skin | | | | - Mineral Oil - yet another petroleum product, |
| reactions and rashes that turn men and women | | | | mineral oil clogs pores creating aggravating break |
| off from the use of these otherwise beneficial | | | | outs and rashes in many users. It also interferes |
| items. | | | | with the skin's ability to renew and repair itself. |
| Below is a list of some of the things you should | | | | This can create a host of problems outside of |
| look out for when purchasing regular skin care | | | | mere acne issues as the skin needs to function |
| products that may cause irritation or be | | | | properly for other important organs to work |
| potentially toxic. | | | | efficiently. |
| Parabens | | | | On an even scarier note, most baby oil is made |
| Parabens are a collective group of preservatives | | | | up of 100% Mineral Oil! |
| that have been used by the cosmetic and beauty | | | | There are hundreds more chemicals that can |
| aid industry to reduce bacterial growth in their | | | | adversely affect the skin or cause illness -- to find |
| products. Many Parabens start with the prefix of | | | | out what they are, you should do further, in |
| methyl, ethyl, butyl, or propyl and are extremely | | | | depth research on the topic. |
| hazardous to health as well as irritating to the skin. | | | | Other problems associated with mainstream skin |
| Below is a list of some of these parabens as well | | | | care products |
| as other toxic chemicals that can be aggravating | | | | Continued use of over the counter, mainstream |
| to the largest organ of the human body as well | | | | skin care products can contribute to hormonal |
| as contribute to a host of ailments. | | | | imbalances, allergies, severe skin irritations leading |
| - Color and Fragrance - both of these substances | | | | to rashes and dermatitis, disorders like CFS |
| do not provide anything other than an aesthetic | | | | (chronic fatigue syndrome) headaches, depression, |
| or scent related effect, however, both have | | | | mood swings and hyperactivity. |
| properties in them that create skin sensitivity. | | | | The answer |
| They are also carcinogenic, meaning that they | | | | Using organic skincare products can alleviate some |
| could cause caner. | | | | of the risks commonly associated with the use of |
| - DMDM Hydantoin. Another preservative, this | | | | mainstream beauty products. Be careful in this |
| chemical has been attributed to the releases of | | | | regard as many manufacturers may claim |
| formaldehyde. This harmful byproduct not only | | | | something is all natural or organic yet have |
| causes skin irritation, it creates allergies and joint | | | | chemicals in them. |
| pain as well as a long list of hormonal problems. | | | | Read all skin care product labels and above all, |
| - Triclosan. This chemical has been categorized by | | | | strive to make sure that you replace harmful |
| the EPA as a chlorophenol, a high level carcinogen. | | | | chemical based products in your home with truly |
| Just a tiny bit can create major health problems | | | | organic purchases. Though a bit more time |
| and wreak havoc on the body. The continued use | | | | consumptive, you will be rewarded with a better |
| of Triclosan has been linked to hormonal | | | | health and more luxurious and thankful skin. |