Toxic Ingredients and Your Skin, That Goes Onto Your Body
In researching ingredients used in skin and beauty products, we were confronted with many questions. Why are so many ingredients that are questioned for their safety used in the cosmetic industry? What are the ingredients that are questionable and are there good alternatives?
One of the main reasons why a lot of these ingredients are used is simply the cost. It is often cheaper to use synthetic, manufactured ingredients than their natural counterparts. They also give cosmetics stability and therefore a longer shelf life (some products have a shelf life of up to five years). The cosmetics, toiletry and fragrance industries are controlled by government bodies. They determine at what concentration these ingredients and chemicals are safe, and whether they should carry a warning, such as ‘Not to be used around eye area’, or ‘Not for use in children under three: etc. However, as consumers we are confronted with conflicting information and reports - from the products‘ advertisements to independent research in newspapers or on the Internet. This makes it hard to know what is best for our skin and body.
More and more studies are now being done on the safety of cosmetic products. The fact that there are questions over their use is enough to have some of us looking for natural and safer alternatives. It can get pretty confusing as most companies strongly defend their ranges, claiming they only use the best ingredients for your skin. Therefore we encourage you to investigate for yourself, be more discerning about your purchases, and do what feels right for you and your family. Your health is your responsibility, and your health includes your skin.
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