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Preservatives(Parabens ). Methyl, Ethyl, Propyl and Butyl parabens are the most common preservative used in skin care. Parabens have actually been implicated in a variety of conditions such as asthma, eczema and there is a theory that they might also be carcinogenic (cancer-causing) – traces of parabens have been found in cancer tumours. This of course, does not show that they cause cancer, but it is stressing nevertheless.

Salt Lauryl sulphates/sodium laureth sulphates

These are foaming agents widely used in shower and bath products and also in some tooth pastes. They are synthetic cleaning agents stemmed from coconut oil, and can trigger inflammation to the eyes and skin and have been connected to asthma.

Aluminium

Aluminium in its different kinds is commonly utilized in antiperspirants and lipsticks and has actually been linked to Alzheimers illness. It is used in anti-perspirant antiperspirants to prevent sweating (it coats the skin, not permitting sweat to escape). Sweating, however, is our natural method of eliminating contaminants from the body. This is the reasoning behind the theory that it might (with long-lasting use) increase our opportunities of getting breast cancer. If toxic substances are not permitted to leave through our sweat glands, where do they go and what damage do they do to our bodies?

We now understand that the skin is permeable and literally absorbs a high percentage of whatever we straight use to it. We likewise know that these substances soak up into our bloodstreams and eventually wind up in the organs and glands of our bodies.

This view led to the development of transdermal spots, which deliver drugs in to the body via the skin e.g. anti-smoking spots.

So what can we do?

With these points in mind would it not be sensible to a minimum of limit the amounts of chemicals we use every day? The less we and our households breathe, eat or absorb toxic chemicals, the less chance there is that they will impact us in an unfavorable way.

Easy actions to require to restricting artificial chemicals in cosmetics:

• Always read the labels! Producers are now obliged by law to note all components utilized in their items
• Be careful of product varies that claim to be natural, but actually are not. Frequently they consist of a small amount of natural ingredients accompanied by bigger quantities of synthetics. This again comes back to checking out the labels!Choose natural
• toothpastes – there are a number of on the marketplace but especially great is AloeDent tooth paste (readily available at some chemists and a lot of health food stores) it consists of Aloe-Vera and silica – a natural whitener
• Instead of artificial fragrance select aromatherapy-scented body oils – which moisturise and fragrance the body in one go – they tend to be preservative-free
• For the bath and shower once again opt for aromatherapy bath oils and bath and shower gels which contain palm extract rather of salt lauryl sulphate. They lather up just as effectively without hazardous adverse effects and inflammation to the skin
• Pick aluminium-free deodorants. These items still permit you to sweat so may need to be reapplied throughout the day. Tisserand make a great one with an option of lime.for, tea-tree or lavender basic skin and body care and cosmetics the list below varieties are at least 90% natural and 100% paraben free:
  • Living Nature – from New Zealand – this variety includes shower, body and face items and a completely natural cosmetics range (www.livingnature.com)
  • Dr Hauschka – from Germany likewise make body and face items and makeup (www.drhauschka.co.uk)
  • Circaroma – a London-based aromatherapy product variety for face and body (www.circaroma.com)
  • Weleda – once again face and body items (www.weleda.co.uk)

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  Becca Teers is an Holistic & & Beauty Therapist with over 12 years experience in the health & & charm field. She is the founder & & owner of Therapy, a Beauty & & Holistic Therapy Salon in East Dulwich, London.Becca’s homepage