Are you covering your skin with toxins? 
Have you ever checked the ingredients of your skincare and cosmetic products?

Do you know that the chemicals in most skincare and cosmetic products may be toxic enough to actually accelerate the aging process, which is the opposite of what you are trying to accomplish with your skincare. Even in these days of increased regulation and consumer watchdog groups, there are a number of new products introduced each year that still contain damaging chemicals!

Bear in mind that your skin is the largest organ on your body, and it only makes sense that you want to make sure that everything you put on your skin is good for you. Do you know that everything that you put on the surface of your skin is absorbed into the pores and gets into the bloodstream. Once the toxins get into your bloodstream, it forces your body to work much harder than usual in an effort to get rid of them. The circulation of the blood distributes the toxins throughout the entire body, causing damage to internal organs as well as the skin. It can cause epidermal changes that could lead to cancer.

Keep in mind that since all of these products enter your body, you should analyse the labels on your cosmetic products the same way you would with labels on food. Of course, choosing only natural skincare products eliminates the problem of toxins altogether.

Keep reading and check this out - the important facts that you should know!

Harmful Side Effects of Toxins in Your Skincare & Cosmetic Products That Are Destroying Your Health!!!

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Imaging what that will mean to your life!

So WHY Switch to Natural Skincare & Comestic Products?

To begin with, marketing is misleading. When I look at a product that says all-natural, I think it really means all-natural. Unfortunately, these terms are not regulated by the FDA. That means people in charge of product labels can put them out there wherever they want.

Here are the Top 5 Reasons You Should Switch to Natural Skincare & Cosmetic Products Today!

1.  For Your/Family’s Overall Health and Wellbeing

Sadly, there’s an alarming amount of data proving how everyday chemicals in skincare, cosmetics, baby products, laundry detergents, household cleaning products are contributing to health and skin disorders, cancer, allergies and disrupting hormone levels, etc.

For example: Paraben – commonly used as preservatives in beauty products. Parabens can cause skin irritation and promote skin aging. It can penetrate the skin and potentially turning on the growth of hormone-receptor-positive and spur the growth of certain types of breast cancer cells. It has been found in breast cancer tumours. They are endocrine disruptors which disturb thyroid, pancreas and other glands. Beware – some companies have replaced parabens with phenoxyethanol, another endocrine disruptor!

Look out for Oxybenzone – often used to stabilize and strengthen the colour and scent of skincare products and its widely included in sunscreen.  Oxybenzone can be easily absorbed through the skin, and eventually leading to potentially toxic levels of the chemical, which can affect the endocrine system. It can also affect your organ systems and other bodily functions. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should avoid it.

Keep in mind that we absorb up to 60-70% of what we put on our skin and children’s bodies absorb 40-50% more than adults! They are at higher risk for diseases later in life when exposed to toxins. So, there is no better time than now to take responsibility for the fate of your family’s health, take preventative measures and ditch the toxic load.

2.  Less Chance of Reactions and Sensitivity Caused by Harsh Chemicals

With so many dangerous chemicals in mainstream skincare and cosmetics these days, more and more people are turning to the idea of natural skincare and beauty products. Natural beauty is the practice of using only natural and organic ingredients for skin and hair care. This avoids many of the health and allergy issues caused by commercial personal care products.

Using natural ingredients can avoid these toxicity problems. The body recognises natural skincare products as organic matter to be processed, not as a toxic threat that must be eliminated. Many of these products are made out of plant matter which contains the same basic vitamins and minerals as the ones already present in our bodies. Synthetic chemicals may be seen by the body as toxic and the immune system will react against them.

3.  Stop Torturing Your Liver!

Please stop over burdening your liver!  Your liver is responsible for most of this clean up, but it can only handle so much before health problems will set in. Your liver is a key part of the body's immune system and should be treated with care. Liver problems can cause major health issues such as auto-immune diseases, asthma, continual infections, and allergies.

This might sound surprising, but there are almost 900 toxic chemicals have been found in commercial cosmetic products by the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health. The Cancer Coalition has stated that cosmetic and personal care products pose a higher threat of cancer than even smoking cigarettes. These toxins are posting risks to human health and environment.

4.  Save Money

If you are ready to get rid of those chemical-laden cosmetic products and enter the world of natural beauty, there are quite a few choices out there. Even better, you can often save money by making your own natural skincare and cosmetic products at home out of common kitchen goods. When you first begin a regimen of natural products, your body may go through a brief detoxifying period while it adjusts to not being drenched with toxins on a daily basis.

If you truly want an organic facial cleanser, you would have to make all of the ingredients yourself from things that you grew organically. You can exfoliate with a gentle material such as crushed oatmeal, table sugar, or baking soda. Make exfoliating a regular part of your daily skincare routine and you will see much more life and bounce in your appearance. Other natural substances that may be useful for skin care include honey, egg whites, olive oil, bananas, and avocado. Be creative and use of some of the common items you have in your kitchen to give you softer, smoother skin.

5.  Save The Earth & Environment

Say No to petrochemicals in all your beauty products. It is not good for your skin and environment. Petroleum-based ingredients stop our pores from breathing and releasing toxins. Harsh surfactants like SLS, Triclosan (often found in toothpastes and hand washes), Phthalates (known to be endocrine disruptors) - commonly found in beauty product packaging and may leach into the product – when it is washed down the drain, they pollute our waterways and endanger our sea life. Helping to save and protect animal lives - is the packaging recyclable, refillable, or even biodegradable?

• Do Your Research - No matter how you choose to treat your precious skin, making sure the company is responsible; you are aware that the product labels may not be 100% accurate, and you know the harsh chemicals to stay away from - are great ways to make sure your skin stays healthy and vibrant while you stay ecologically conscientious.
  
  Many beauty and healthcare companies post company values on their websites. Some things to look out for whether or not they test on animals or if they signed the Compact for Safe Cosmetics. Investigating a company’s values can give you some insight into how they source their products. Many companies that choose to do responsible sourcing will have profiles about how they choose where to get their products from.
  
  Renewable agriculture is a feature that most companies will highlight on their website. These are just some ways to choose whether or not you want to put a company’s products on your face.
• Is 'Organic' Really Organic? - Luckily certified organic has more regulation than the term all-natural. But, I bet you didn’t know that the term organic is only related to agricultural products in the United States. For example, the cocoa beans used to make the cocoa butter in your facial cream may be organic. That may be the only part of your facial cream that is organic. If you’d like to read more about organic labeling requirements, you can see the national organic program which oversees all organic labelling certification requirements.
  
  When you look at the FDA, which regulates things like facial creams and cleansers for the term organic it simply refers you back to the United States Department of Agriculture. So, seeing the term organic on facial creams and cleansers can also be pretty misleading. Many creams and cleansers that you put on your body are filled with ingredients that are hard to tell where they come from. It’s probably more difficult than it’s worth, and no one wants to throw out all of their beauty products. Therefore, the best bet is to look out for ingredients that are dangerous and unhealthy for your current products.
  
  What You Need to Know About Organic Skincare – How can you be sure that your skincare products are really organic? Unfortunately, there is still plenty of room for vagueness in labelling of cosmetic products. Generally, a cosmetic product must follow the same USDA rules as would a food product. The product must contain no less than 95% organic and natural ingredients in order to qualify for the label. After the 95% threshold is met, there is a serious lack of additional guidance and regulations. There are no restrictions on the words cosmetic manufacturers can use on their labels, so you many see plenty of products called "organic" or "botanical" even though they may still contain a small amount of synthetic chemicals. Read the ingredient labels carefully to be sure that your organic skin care products are really made of only organic materials. 
• Check your beauty product labels. How do you know which natural skincare products are actually safe? Some products are labelled as "100% natural" when they still contain chemicals and toxins. There are some pretty standard chemicals in skincare and cosmetic products that are no good for your face. So, please make sure that you check the labels of your next purchases. Please see below the useful tips on how to read the natural and organic labels.

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Simply stated, the only way to be completely sure is to look at the list of ingredients on the package. Dyes, fragrances, and synthetic preservatives can all be found in these "natural" skincare products. If you read your ingredients list and find any of the following, it’s safe to say you can ditch those products.

So now, think about that for a minute -- Why Switch to Natural Skincare and Cosmetic Products?

The Question is, Why Wouldn’t You? Believe Me, Your Skin Will Thank You

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