After our daughter experienced a painful reaction to the hand soap in her elementary school, we were driven to learn what is used in commonly available personal care products. We were shocked to find harsh chemicals and commonly-known carcinogens throughout the lists of ingredients.
Even brands we purchased from our local health food stores contained these chemicals and unlisted by-products of ingredient combinations that have been banned in other countries for years!
You should still do a small skin test prior to using any skin or cosmetic product, certified organic or not, but we have been working hard to figure it all out and offer it to you in a simple, accessible way.
Did you know? There are over 1100 chemicals that have been banned in the European Union for use in cosmetics and personal care products for being carcinogenic, mutagenic and reproductive toxins. For more information, please visit the following links:
Even brands we purchased from our local health food stores contained these chemicals and unlisted by-products of ingredient combinations that have been banned in other countries for years!
You should still do a small skin test prior to using any skin or cosmetic product, certified organic or not, but we have been working hard to figure it all out and offer it to you in a simple, accessible way.
Did you know? There are over 1100 chemicals that have been banned in the European Union for use in cosmetics and personal care products for being carcinogenic, mutagenic and reproductive toxins. For more information, please visit the following links:
The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics
Common Hazardous Ingredients Found In Personal Care Products
And more!
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