There are tons of resources out there that will tell you how toxic and potentially dangerous the cosmetic products we use on a daily basis are. The FDA in the United States and the governing body in Canada does not regulate the usage of chemicals inside of cosmetics but rather allows the discretion of the 'money making' companies to make the decision. Make informed decisions when deciding what products you want to support and consume next time. Think about it, if you wouldn't put it in your mouth, why would you put it on your skin? Your skin is your largest organ of your body and it directly absorbs anything you put on it. The chemicals you put on your skin can find themselves in your blood stream. Now do I have you thinking? You have a choice to make now. Do you continue to buy products with labels you can't even read? Or do you want transparency and labels you can understand in order to product yourself and your families? Below are a few files and links that can direct you to the most dangerous chemicals found on the market and their effects on us. They are all worthwhile reads and are credited sources so I challenge you now to look. But don't stop there, do your own research. Ask your own questions! Knowledge is POWER!
Skin Deep Cosmetic Database: You can find thousands of cosmetic products and research whether they contain harmful chemicals coupled with their side effects. This is a great and easy site to use when contemplating whether or not a product is safe.
http://www.ewg.org/skindeep/
Doctor warns of dangerous chemicals found in popular cosmetics:
http://fox4kc.com/2014/11/06/doctor-warns-of-dangerous-chemicals-found-in-popular-cosmetics/
Skin Deep Cosmetic Database: You can find thousands of cosmetic products and research whether they contain harmful chemicals coupled with their side effects. This is a great and easy site to use when contemplating whether or not a product is safe.
http://www.ewg.org/skindeep/
Doctor warns of dangerous chemicals found in popular cosmetics:
http://fox4kc.com/2014/11/06/doctor-warns-of-dangerous-chemicals-found-in-popular-cosmetics/
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