Wendy Myers and Cate Beehan discuss toxic beauty. No, we’re not talking about ourselves! We’re talking about toxic beauty products! Many don’t realize that chemicals in their personal care products are making them fat and sick. Wendy also recommends many of her favorite natural organic products.
Transcript
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It’s really important that we bring attention to this very important, often overlooked, aspect of health care. There are too many natural alternatives out there to be bothering with commonly commercially available toxic shampoos, soaps, deodorants, toothpaste, perfumes, and other personal care products.
All the products you buy, that you see in your drug store, department store, membership club, etc, contain ingredients that are hormone disruptors and mimic estrogen. For this reason, you want to avoid ALL commercial, popular brands of shampoo, conditioner, lotion, shaving creams, deodorant, soaps, body wash and hand soaps. Most importantly, you want to avoid anything with fragrance or perfume. We’ll explain why.
All popular brands of beauty products, including makeup, shampoo, deodorants, and perfume contain harmful chemicals.
Like most people, I never questioned the safety of the ingredients of my beauty products. Blindly, I figured the government protected consumers from toxic ingredients and automatically assumed that manufacturers legally and ethically could not put anything in these products that are harmful. You and I were wrong. There are literally thousands of chemicals used in cosmetics, and only a tiny fraction of them have ever been tested for safety. According to the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, nearly 900 of the chemicals used in cosmetics are known to be toxic. It’s impossible to list them all, but some of the most common culprits to avoid include:
- Phthalates – holds scent and color in products
- Parabens – preservative
- Formaldehyde – preservative
- 1,4-Dioxane – makes harsh ingredients more mild, like detergents
Learn exactly why you should be avoiding these chemicals.
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Recommended Products
Alterna
- ALTERNA BAMBOO Smooth Anti-Frizz Conditioner, 8.5 fl oz
- Alterna Bamboo Volume 48 Hour Sustainable Volume Spray-4.2 oz.
- ALTERNA BAMBOO Smooth Anti-Frizz Shampoo, 8.5 fl oz
- ALTERNA BAMBOO Smooth Kendi Oil Dry Oil Mist, 4.2 fl oz
- Alterna Bamboo Smooth Shampoo & Conditioner Duo-2 ct
- Alterna Bamboo Abundant Volume Shampoo and Conditioner Set (8.5 Oz Each)
- Alterna Bamboo Shine Luminous Shine Shampoo and Conditioner 8.5 Ounce Each
- ALTERNA BAMBOO Smooth Pure Kendi Oil Pure Treatment Oil, 1.7 fl oz
- Alterna Bamboo Style Form Ultra Hold Sculpting Clay for Unisex, 2 Ounce
- Alterna Bamboo UV Vibrant Color Shampoo and Conditioner Duo 8.5oz
- Alterna Bamboo Shine Silk-Sleek Brilliance Cream-4.2 oz.
Aubrey Organics
- Aubrey Organics Sea Buckthorn & Cucumber with Ester-C Moisturizing Cream, 4-Ounce Bottle
- Aubrey Organics Lumessence Rejuvenating Eye Creme, .5-Ounce Bottle
Dr. Hauschka’s Products
- Dr. Hauschka Eye Contour Day Balm, .35-Ounce Box
- Dr. Hauschka Clarifying Toner, 3.4-Ounce Box
- Dr. Hauschka Cleansing Cream, 1.7-Ounce Box
- Dr. Hauschka Day Cream, Rose, 1.0-Ounce Box
- Dr. Hauschka Cleansing Milk, 4.9-Ounce Box
- Dr. Hauschka Facial Toner, 3.4-Ounce Box
- Dr. Hauschka Moisturizing Day Cream, 3.4-Ounce Box
- Dr. Hauschka Quince Day Cream, 1.0-Ounce Box
- Dr. Hauschka Daily Revitalizing Eye Cream, Net Wt. 42 Fluid Ounce Box
- Dr. Hauschka Regenerating Serum, 1.0-Ounce Box
- Dr. Hauschka Day Cream Light, Rose, 1.0-Ounce Box
- Dr. Hauschka Normalizing Day Oil, 1.0-Ounce Box
- Dr. Hauschka Translucent
- Bronze Concentrate, 1.0-Ounce Box
- Dr. Hauschka Daily Face Care Kit, Normal/Dry Skin, 1.53-Ounce Box
- Dr. Hauschka Regenerating Day Cream, 1.41-Ounce Box
- Dr. Hauschka Toned Day Cream, 1.0-Ounce Box
- Dr. Hauschka Rejuvenating Mask, 1.0-Ounce Box
- Dr. Hauschka – Volume Mascara 01 Black – 0.34 FL OZ
- Dr. Hauschka Daily Face Care Kit, Oily/Impure Skin, 1.7-Ounce Box
- Dr. Hauschka Bath, Lavender, 5.1-Ounce Box
- Dr. Hauschka Cover Stick, Natural 01, .07-Ounce Box
- Dr. Hauschka Hand Cream, 1.7-Ounce Box
- Dr. Hauschka, Neem Hair Lotion, 3.4 Fl. Oz., Box
- Dr. Hauschka, Intensive Treatment 04, 1.3 Fl. Oz.
- Dr. Hauschka – Regenerating Eye Cream 0.52 oz
- Dr. Hauschka Body Oil, Rose, 2.5-Ounce Bottle
- Dr. Hauschka Moisturizing Mask, 1.0-Ounce Box
- Dr. Hauschka Firming Mask, 1.0-Ounce Box
- Dr. Hauschka Skin Care Melissa Day Cream — 1 oz
- Dr. Hauschka Skin Care Lip Balm
- Dr. Hauschka Cleansing Clay Mask, 3.17-Ounce Box
- Dr. Hauschka – Lip Care Stick – 0.17 oz
- Dr. Hauschka Hair Oil, Neem, 3.4-Ounce Box
- Dr. Hauschka Skin Care Translucent Face Powder Compact
- Dr. Hauschka Body Oil, Blackthorn, 2.5-Ounce Box
- Dr. Hauschka Aromatherapy Bath Kit, 1.7-Ounce Box
- Deodorant Fresh Roll-On – Dr. Hauschka – Body Care – 50ml/1.7oz
- Dr. Hauschka Body Silk, 1.7-Ounce Bottle
- Dr. Hauschka Eye Solace, 1.7-Ounce Box
- Dr Hauschka Neem Nail Pen [0.13 fl. oz.]
- Dr. Hauschka Regenerating Neck And Decollete Cream – 40ml/1.41oz
- Dr. Hauschka – Translucent Make-Up 01 – 1.0 FL OZ
Fresh Brands
- Fresh Creme Ancienne Eye Cream 0.5 oz
- Fresh Lotus Eye Gel 0.5 oz
- Fresh Black Tea Age Delay Cream 1 oz
- Fresh Soy Face Cleanser 5.1 oz
- Fresh Fig Organic Deodorant 2.20 Ounces
- Fresh Creme Ancienne(R) Anti-Aging Skincare Set
- Fresh 3-piece Skincare Gift Set: Soy Face Cleanser
- Fresh Sugar Kisses Mini Lip Duo SPF 15 (2 Pieces, 2.2 Grams Each)
- Fresh Creme Ancienne Infusion 120 ml/4Oz
- Fresh Sugar Advanced Therapy Lip Treatment Translucent 0.15 oz
Griffin Remedy
- Griffin Remedy Daily Shampoo
- Griffin Remedy Daily Conditioner
- Leave-In Conditioning Treatment
- Scalp Therapy Shampoo
- Griffin Remedy Restorative Conditioner
- Omega 3 Body Lotion (Grapefruit)
- Orange Blossom Body Lotion
Nourish Brands
- Lavender Mint Organic Deodorant 2.20 Ounces
- Nourish Organic Body Lotion Pure Unscented – 8 Oz
- Nourish Organic Body Wash, Lavender Mint – 10 Oz
- Nourish Organic Body Lotion Wild Berries 8 fl oz
- Nourish Organic Body Wash Almond Vanilla 10 fl oz
- Organic Deodorant – Almond Vanilla – 2.2 oz.
- Nourish Organic Body Wash, Pure Unscented – 10 Oz
- Nourish Organic Hand Wash Fresh Fig 7 fl oz
- Nourish Organic Hand Wash – Almond Vanilla – 7 fl oz
- Pure Unscented Organic Deodorant 2.20 Ounces
- Wild Berries Organic Deodorant 2.20 Ounces
- Organic Body Lotion Almond Vanilla, Almond Vanilla 8 OZ
- Almond Vanilla Organic Body Butter (102 g) 3.60 Ounces
- Pure Unscented Organic Body Polish 6 Ounces
- Organic Body Lotion – Fresh Fig – 8 oz.
Lavilin
Zatik
- Zatik sea-Buckthorn Apricot organic herbal moisturizer 1fl.oz/30ml
- Zatik Beauty Essentials Mulberry & Blue Cornflower Shampoo & Maca Conditioner
