So many facial cleansers, moisturizers, and masks exist that it can be confusing to find the one that is right for your skin. Just because a facial product claims to be “natural”, does not mean it will not wreak havoc on your face. When shopping for a facial cleanser I pay attention to 3 things:
1.The cost
2.The so called “claim” of the product
3.THE INGREDIENTS
Cleansers such as Clean & Clear and Neutrogena arefilled with harmful agentsthat cancause long-term negative health effectsas well asshort-term skin care issues. This does not mean, “natural” skin products are in the clear. Almost every
product you use deserves a second look at the ingredients. When I find a product I love,I incessantly look at the ingredients, which iswhy it’s easy for my sisters and I to spendhoursin the natural health store.
I want to be able to look at a product andunderstand the role of each ingredientandtheir reason for adding it. It’s impossible to know EVERY single ingredient out there but there are a few that you should most definitely avoid. If you see a product with these ingredients return it, trash it, and find a skin care product that will treat your skin with the TLC it deserves!
Here’s the list of10 ingredients to most certainly AVOID:
1.Parabens(ethyl-, methyl-, propyl-, isopropyl-, butyl- or isobutyl)
*.preservative used to extend shelf life and prevent growth of microbes
*.effects hormones, may reduce sperm count/testosterone in men, cause early menstruation in women, may be a carcinogen
2. Sulfates (Sodium Lauryl/Laureth Sulfate, Ammonium Laureth or Lauryl Sulfate)
*.detergent and surfactant
*.may cause skin rashes/eye infections, depression, diarrhea
3.Diethanaolamine (DEA), Monoethanolamine (MEA), Triethanolamine (TEA)
*.foaming agent/emulsifier
*.skin/eye irritant, may affect brain and bodyfunction, cause dry skin, may cause liver and kidney cancer
4.DMDM Hydantion/Urea
*.preservative
*.releases formaldehyde resulting in headaches, skin reactions, dizziness, joint pain, chest pain, dermatitis, fatigue, and ear infections
5.Sodium Benzoate-
*.preservative
*.morphs into the cancer causing agent “benzene” when mixed with Vitamin C.
6. Propylene Glycol-
*.skin conditioning agent or “surfactant” that penetrates quickly the also found in Anti-Freeze
*.may cause cancer, reproductive/developmental problems, damages protein/cellular structure of the skin
7. FD&C or D&C Color Pigments-
*.synthetic coloring that leaves toxins on skin
*.may cause cancer, nausea, headaches, mood changes,
8. Polyethylene Glycol (PEG)
*.strips skin of sebum (oil)
*.may cause kidney damage
9. Isopropyl/Ethyl Alcohol
*.Solvent/denaturant
*.strip the skin of its natural moisture, may cause headaches, nausea, diarrhea, depression
*.not to be confused with cetyl alcohol which is an emollient derived from coconuts
10. Fragrance
*.may contain hidden ingredient “phthalate”that may affect reproductive organs, and development of children
Next time your shopping for a facial moisturizer, mask, or cleanser keep these ingredients in mind. It may take some time but look for products that are labeled asSLS/Paraben/Fragrance/Color free, butyour body will thank you!

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The fact is, much of what we place on our skin is absorbed into our bloodstream, so we have to minimize the amount of chemicals we apply on our skin.

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