Body Absorbs 5 lbs of Cosmetic Chemicals a Year

If your morning routine includes applying a number of beauty products and toiletries to your skin, you better take note of their ingredients. Over the course of a year, your body may be absorbing almost five pounds of chemicals that find their way into your organs.

Nearly 900 of the chemicals used in cosmetics are toxic, claims The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health. They have been linked to side effects including skin irritation, premature aging and cancer.

Particularly troublesome is the wide use of parabens used as a preservative in may beauty products. Parabens have been found in breast tumor samples, however, the link to cancer is disputed.

And just because a product claims it's natural or organic, doesn't mean it really is because the federal government has no standards or official guidelines for beauty products. As a consumer, you need to look out for yourself and read the ingredients on the label.

Obviously, I'm a big fan of MyChelle Dermaceuticals. Besides delivering amazing results, MyChelle's skincare products are natural without parabens, phthalates, propylene glycol, ureas, EDTA, fragrances, particles and artificial colors. Additionally, they are not tested on animals.

And if you're looking for high-quality, natural make-up, my recommendation are Jane Iredale's mineral-based cosmetics. They are made without parabens, talc and other unhealthy ingredients.

To find out how pure or toxic your make-up and skincare products are, go to the Environmental Working Group's cosmetic data base, Skin Deep. It provides a complete analysis pairing ingredients in nearly 25,000 products against 50 definitive toxicity and regulatory databases.

If you find your morning beauty potions are loaded with toxins, give yourself a beauty upgrade with natural, chemical-free products that are truly healthy for your face and body.

Sources:
Telegraph.co.uk June 22, 2007
www.mercola.com
GreenOptions.com May 24, 2007

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