The Hidden Harms of 100% Natural Skin Care
You’ve incorporated more fruits, vegetables and organic varieties into your diet and have transitioned to natural skincare products. You realize that what you place on your body is just as important as what you put in it. After all, your body absorbs as much as 70% of what you apply to it.
But what exactly are you applying to it? The labeling on your products imply they are part of a 100% pure and natural skincare brand. But are there hidden harms listed on the label in plain sight?
Many brands say they offer natural skin care, but their products are loaded with additives, preservatives and other toxins. Some say they offer 100% pure and natural skin care. Yet, their product label lists mineral oil, alcohol, fragrance or some other harmful ingredient.
For a product to be 100% pure and natural, it must NOT contain additives, preservatives, chemicals or harmful ingredients. As a minimum, such ingredients lead to accelerated-aging. At worst, they deposit toxic chemicals into your body that degrade your health. Here’s a list of just a few of the toxins that may be lurking in your skincare regimen.
Preservatives. Preservatives help extend the life of your beauty products; and they can cause endocrine disruption. Some of the common beauty preservatives include butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA), butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) and parabens. To spot parabens, look for the term “paraben” within the ingredient name, such as methylparaben and propylparaben.
Additives. They vary in form and function, from aiding consistency to preserving product form. But the common, more harmful ones can cause a variety of symptoms, including hormonal disruption, allergic reactions, weight gain, loss of sleep and even cancer. Colors and fragrances are common beauty additives.
Alcohol. Alcohol is often used to help control oily skin. The problem: It can lead to enlarged pores and bumps, and causes skin irritation. Furthermore, the skin may respond to it by overproducing oil; essentially, countering its intended benefit.
Petroleum. A derivative of fossil fuels, petroleum may also be identified as mineral oil. It’s commonly used to help lock in moisture. Consequently, it can block pores and cause bumps. It is commonly identified as propylene glycol, which is known to cause skin irritation and even inhibit skin cell renewal.
Gluten. The soothing and softening quality of your product could be due to gluten. People with celiac disease or gluten sensitivities must be mindful of this property being absorbed through the skin. Gluten-containing products can cause a rash called dermatitis herpetiformis or other celiac disease manifestations.
GMOs. Genetically modified organisms may be inherent in the plants used in your natural beauty products. A host of trusted beauty ingredients can be laced with them, including amino acids, vitamins C and E. Eating GMOs can cause allergies, inflammation and intestinal damage. And seeing that your body absorbs 70% of what you apply on it, beauty products containing GMOs can be especially detrimental to people with compromised immune systems. The solution: organic beauty products. The solution: Biovaj skin care.
Biovaj skincare products offer not only natural and organic ingredients but are 100% pure, free of gluten, GMOs, preservatives, additives and other toxins. They’re made with 100% pure and natural ingredients straight from Mother Nature—ingredients you can trust to support your health.
If you are concerned about your health and eliminating factors that debilitate it or cause unpleasant reactions, then it’s important to use a brand you trust to deliver only 100% pure and natural beauty products. Such products provide the security of knowing exactly what you’re putting onto your skin and into your body; such products are found in the Biovaj skincare line.
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Manyesha Batist
