Health & Beauty

 
The Industry is full of dirty little secrets; thankfully it is not hard to uncover them when you are armed with information readily available at your local library.

Not everyone has the time to read all the books and come up with their own plan of attack but we have done extensive research and filtered is down for you. By offering out top 30 ingredients to avoid and providing resources for our customers.
 
“Studies show that as women have a greater percentage of fat in comparison to men, chemicals such as parabens and toluene tend to be more readily absorbed and fatty breast tissue can be a long-term storage site for some of the more persistent toxic chemicals” states Anuja Mendiratta. [1]

UK scientist analysis of 20 breast tumors found high concentrations of para-hydroxybenzoic acids (parabens) in 18 samples. Parabens can mimic the hormone estrogen, which is known to play a role in the development of breast cancers. The preservatives are used in many cosmetics and some foods to increase their shelf-life. [2]

Previously published studies have shown that parabens are able to be absorbed through the skin and to bind to the body's estrogen-receptors, where they can encourage breast cancer cell growth. [3]

One-time use of a product containing toxic chemicals should not pose a health risk. The problem may come from long-term low-dose exposure to toxic chemicals such as using a product or a combination of products daily, year after year. Some toxic chemicals can build up in our bodies over time.
 
We understand that it is hard to stay clear of all environmental chemicals and unhealthy ingredients. Our goal is to help you make an informed decision on your purchases. Once armed with the proper information, it is up to you to decide which ingredients you will make a conscious effort to avoid and which ingredients you feel pose only a slight threat.

The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics is a coalition working to protect the our health by requiring the health and beauty industry to phase out the use of chemicals linked to cancer, birth defects and other health problems, and replace them with safer alternatives.

Information is the key, you decide what to unlock with it.
 
References:
[1] Is Your Lipstick Safe?, December 11, 2006, Anuja Mendiratta, Ms. Magazine
[2] Journal of Applied Toxicology [2004, 24, 5]
[3]Cosmetic chemicals found in breast tumors, January 12, 2004, NewScientist.com news service, Gaia Vince