Are you sick of buying cosmetics and skincare products that just don’t work? Not only that, they may be doing more harm than good, as many products contain toxic chemicals! And what’s worse is our bodies absorb what we put on our skin.
There are dozens of chemicals that should be avoided when considering which skin care products and cosmetics you’ll use, but there’s a handful that you should make a special effort not to use, while past research delving deeper into the problem of chemicals in Australian cosmetics.
As a general rule of thumb, synthetic colours and synthetic fragrances are a big red flag. Fragrances in products can contain up to 200 ingredients on their own, and those ingredients aren’t always listed on the label. On top of this, some people have sensitivities to certain ingredients, and fragrance can cause dizziness, headaches and other symptoms.
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate is an ingredient you will find listed on many shampoos. It can cause eye irritation and skin rashes in people with chemical sensitivities and is best to avoid if possible.
Another ingredient found in many beauty products is petrolatum. This is found in many lip balms and chapsticks that claim to offer protection from the sun despite the fact that petrolatum itself has been known to promote sun damage.
You may not be able to pass by every chemical you find sketchy, but at least you can try to avoid the ones known to cause the most problems. Remember, you absorb a major amount of what you put on your body, so you want to be informed!
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