What’s In Your Cosmetics??

There are only 26 seconds between the moment you apply cosmetics to your skin and the moment they become detectable in your bloodstream.

It’s no doubt that making conscious choices with what you’re putting inside, on top of, and around your body makes a large impact on your overall health and well-being!

Europe has banned almost 1,400 ingredients from use in cosmetics, yet the United States has banned only eleven.

Since the 1970s, the cosmetics industry has spent billions to lobby the U.S. government for self-regulation of cosmetics.

Big skincare companies argue that your skin acts as a protective barrier, hence the lack of need for regulation, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. Although, some fast-acting medications are now administered through patches because of just how rapidly they absorb through your skin and into your body. YIKES!

I found it remarkable that a UC Berkeley study found a 27-45% drop in chemical exposure when participants simply stopped using conventional beauty products though! This is a significant reduction with just one simple swap!

I know I am an odd-ball to love label reading as much as I do…Have you ever been curious yourself?Always try to buy and use organic all natural products. It really does make a difference!

👇Check out the article

https://news.berkeley.edu/2016/03/07/cosmetics-chemicals/

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Dawn

January 20, 2020 at 2:45 am Reply

I’m that oddball person too, and not a fan of a lot of chemicals, so I’ve tried to make a conscious effort in reducing that in my life, as much as I can.
- Angie H
  
  January 22, 2020 at 5:33 pm Reply
  
  Thanks, Dawn!!
  We really need to have more information to be able to make a judgement call in choosing our products
Paige

January 20, 2020 at 2:54 am Reply

I’ll admit, I don’t read the labels. I haven’t put much thought into what is in my makeup. You’ve peaked my curiosity.
- Angie H
  
  January 22, 2020 at 5:36 pm Reply
  
  Hi Paige! Yeah I didn’t either before. A friend of mine brought it to my attentions and WOW, what an eyeopener for me!
Michelle

January 20, 2020 at 3:44 am Reply

I have been reading into this much more lately! Pretty scary the stuff the are just putting on our faces and not really a clue what it is or what it might be doing to our bodies! Thanks for sharing!
- Angie H
  
  January 22, 2020 at 5:35 pm Reply
  
  I agree Michelle! I guess we have to take matters into our own hands and do the research! And spread the word!
Suzan | It's My Sustainable Life

January 20, 2020 at 11:02 am Reply

26 seconds is exactly why I make all my own personal care products organically. My view? If you can’t eat it, it shouldn’t go on our bodies. Thank you for spreading the word!
- Angie H
  
  January 22, 2020 at 5:32 pm Reply
  
  Thanks for the comment Suzan! I totally agree! We should all spread the word! I would be thrilled to hear more about your recipes that you use to make your personal care products!! Please share 🙂
Mia

January 20, 2020 at 4:48 pm Reply

Good article! not only we should buy natural & organic products but also research how the company sources their ingredients, what types of packaging they use that could impact our planet.
Keep it up the good work
- Angie H
  
  January 22, 2020 at 5:30 pm Reply
  
  Thank You Mia! I absolutely agree! We have a right to know what is in the products we use.
Amber

January 21, 2020 at 12:17 am Reply

I just watched a documentary on Netflix about toxic makeup and cosmetic products. You confirmed exactly what it said! I intend to be more careful about what I put on my body from now on. Thanks for sharing!
- Angie H
  
  January 22, 2020 at 5:29 pm Reply
  
  Hi Amber! I know – it is really scary!!! I will be posting more articles and DIY recipes on Natural Products, so check back!