It is a medically recognized fact that our body absorbs significant amounts of what we put on our skin within seconds. To me, with certified organic food rapidly becoming the nutrition of choice by the health conscious amongst us, why would you accept anything less for your skin?
There are over 10,000 ingredients are allowed for use in personal care products, and the average woman wears at least 515 of them every day! The truth is, more than 90% have never been tested for safety. Of this small sample of chemicals that have been tested, many contain cancer-linked carcinogens or other chemicals that may lead to genetic mutations or birth defects.
10 Carcinogens You Put On Your Body Before You Leave The House
A Press Release from the Cancer Prevention Coalition dated June 17, 2002, states, “Cancer and health risk experts just concluded reviews that indicate mainstream cosmetics, and personal hygiene products pose the HIGHEST cancer risk exposure to the general public, even higher than smoking.”
1. Sunscreen
It’s summertime and at least 70% of women use a sunscreen under their makeup. Unfortunately, sunscreens that contain Retinyl Palmitate, may actually increase the growth of cancerous skin tumors and lesions. Most sunscreens aren’t safe or protective against skin cancer and have a long list of toxic chemicals difficult to pronounce.
Oxybenzone is commonly used in sunscreens and is an endocrine disruptor. Today more than ever it’s important to be aware of carcinogenic sunscreens that both line the retail shelves of grocery stores, as well as big box stores. Several studies have actually confirmed that appropriate sun exposure actually helps prevent skin cancer and is our best source of vitamin D.
Solutions: There’s no reason to waste seventy dollars on a moisture cream with an SPF of 45 or 50. According to EWG, high-SPF products may not really be high-SPF.(3) If you are going to be outside in the sun all day, I would recommend a clear zinc sunscreen, such as Babo Botanical. Spray sunscreens are never suggested.
2. Moisturizers
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A study has found that topical applications of moisturizers such as Dermabase, Dermovan, Eucerin Original Moisturizing Cream, or Vanicream could increase skin cancer risk. Mineral oil has been linked to no less than twenty-three different diseases and health problems.
Ingredients in body moisturizers can include: Arsenic, Coal Tars, Mineral oils, and Ionizing radiation and are linked to skin cancer.
Solutions: Our skin eats. So why not choose to feed it organic, unrefined, cold pressed coconut oil?
3. Deodorants
Consider the fact that petroleum products, aluminum, Parabens, and Triclosan can be found in deodorants. These prevalent toxins can make their homes in the fat cells of our breast and underarms, creating havoc in our internal environment. Deodorants can harm our central nervous system, metabolic system, and endocrine system. Additionally, the ingredients are linked to cancer.
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