Personal hygiene products are supposed to keep us clean but do they really? Yes AND no. Dangerous chemicals are found in many skincare and hygiene products. 13% of the 82,000 ingredients allowed in skincare products are industrial chemicals including carcinogens, pesticides, reproductive toxins and hormone disruptors.

As we are working to detoxify your body, we also want to reduce toxic burden

Do not fear, there are plenty of safe products out there! We want you to know what ingredients to avoid and why it’s important to steer clear of them. Let's look at some of the top chemicals to avoid:

• • Aluminum. Used to control sweat. Often found in antiperspirants and cosmetics as pigments and thickening agents
    • Antipersperants work to block sweat ducts and diminish odor
    • Neurotoxic and has been linked to breast cancer and alzheimer’s disease
    • Speech impairments, depression, muscle weakness, motor disturbances and memory loss
    • Most breast cancers develop in the out quadrant of the breast which is the closest to the underarm
    • Reduces ability to detoxify through skin
  • Parabens: Preservative preventing bacteria and mold in skincare products
    • Mimic estrogen and therefore can increase change of breast cancer
      • Have been found in breast cancer biopsy
    • Look for paraben free
  • Sulfates: SLS are skin irritants 
    • Skin issues like dandruff, dermatitis, cancer sores or other irritated skin can be caused by SLS
    • Used to kill plants and insect
    • Look for SLS free
  • Synthetic colors
    • FD&C or D&C on the label
    • Food and drug and cosmetic
    • Human carcinogens, skin irritants linked to ADHD in children
  • Fragrance
    • Blanket word that can apply to thousands of different fragrances, even natural ones
    • Word is used to protect company secret formulas
    • Associated with allergies, dermatitis, respiratory distress and reproductive toxicity
    • Can be found in soaps, shampoos, moisturizers and body washes
    • Unless the product actually lists that the fragrance is from essential oils or you look further into the company, please avoid
  • Formaldehyde
    • Prevents bacterial growth
    • Carinogen and allergy
    • Found in nail polish, body wash, shampoo, conditioner and eye shadow
  • A few of our favorite brands include:
    • Deodorant: Beautycounter, Primally Pure, Weleda
    • Shampoo and conditioner: Acure, Avalon Organics, Hair Story, Prose
    • Makeup: Beautycounter, Ilia, W3ll People, RMS
    • Soap: Dr. Bronners, Pure glycerin soap
    • Facial Care: Tata Harper, Biossance, Marie Veronique, Living Libations
    • Nail Polish: Sophi Nail polish, piggy paint
    • Shaving Cream: Badger Shave soap
    • Aftershave: Badger Aftershave Moisturizing Oil and Aftershave Tonic
  • Where to buy:
    • Online
    • Natural food store
    • Can take some testing products to find the right ones for you
    • Ask us for specific recommendations!