Are your Skincare Products Toxic?

When was the last time you actually looked at the ingredient list on your skincare products? If you’ve purchased them from Shopper’s Drug Mart (I’ve been guilty of doing that) or from The Bay’s beauty counters, they probably carry chemicals that are harming your body.

I bet your thinking, what are a few chemicals in my cleanser or moisturizer going to do? The problem is, that’s not the only place your picking up toxins - they can be found in our drinking water, the air we breathe and even the food we eat! Fortunately, our bodies have been designed with complex systems to help detoxify those harsh chemicals (thank you liver!), however, it can only handle so much before health issues begin to arise. They can appear in the form of acne, eczema, autoimmune disease, extreme fatigue, headaches, arthritis, constant colds or even joint pain. So, although you’re not consuming your skincare orally, what goes onto your body, does get absorbed into your body.

Now that you have the facts, let’s get proactive! To make the transition a little easier, below you’ll find a list of few clean skincare brands that I’ve personally enjoyed and that are reasonably priced:

1. Consonant Skincare – They are free of parabens, phthalates, synthetic fragrances or colours, peg ingredients or phenoxyethanols. They have wonderful trial kits for around $30 or you can try one product at a time… such as the foaming face wash. They also have a fantastic tinted sunscreen if you’re looking for something that doesn’t turn your face white after applying it. (https://consonantskincare.com)

2. Skin Essence Organics – Certified organic, non GMO, gluten Free, vegan! This organic skin care line avoids the use of fillers, preservatives and synthetic chemicals and uses the least amount of processing possible. My favorite product so far has been their Rosehip Oil – it’s great for toning the skin, reducing fine lines, preventing scarring and rejuvenating skin cells. (http://www.skinessence.ca)

3. Dr. Hauschka – High-quality natural ingredients, minimal processing, free of synthetic fragrances, colors and dyes, non GMO and no animal testing. This brand has many options to choose from to accommodate all types of skin conditions. Did I mention they launched a new NATURAL makeup line recently? Foundations, lipsticks, mascara and more! (https://www.dr.hauschka.com)

So… are you ready to Turnip the Beets on your skincare products? Glowing, youthful skin awaits you.

In Health,

Sabrina

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https://globalnews.ca/news/4158006/what-is-toxic-load/

https://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-13737/7-signs-you-have-too-many-toxins-in-your-life.html