Category: Sustainable Living
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What are Toxic Cosmetics?
Cosmetics contain numerous harmful chemicals. Thus, it’s advisable to swap commercial makeup products like your lipstick, foundation, or mascara for natural varieties. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not compel cosmetics manufacturers to perform safety evaluation procedures. That is why some companies can easily conceal harmful ingredients by using misleading or confusing labels such…
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How is Aluminum Harmful in Skincare?
Aluminum refers to a common chemical element and material with different uses. We can find this compound in household necessities, paints, medicines, vaccines, lighting fixtures, paper, ceramics, glass, propellants, and heat-resistant fibers. Aluminum substances are also used in artificial coloring, baking powder, and soy-based infant milk (in certain cases). Studies show the human body does…
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Formaldehyde in Skincare
How many chemicals do your personal skincare products contain? What are the negative effects of these substances? These are just a couple of questions to ask regarding these over the counter commodities. Now, read the following information from a few government and international agencies. Formaldehyde is found in the following products: nail polish and glue,…
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Is there Lead in your Skincare?
Lead belongs to the heavy metal category like aluminum, arsenic, chromium, iron, mercury, and zinc. Heavy metal elements are present in soils and rocks. Some of these metals like zinc and iron are vital to life but only at minimal levels. Lead, mercury, and cadmium can be poisonous. Metals accumulate in different body organs. You…
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How are Mineral Oil and Petroleum bad for your skincare?
Mineral oil has several names. Call it white mineral oil, liquid petroleum, or paraffin oil. It used to be a popular ingredient in hair and skincare products. However, adverse publicity about this substance generated plenty of debates lately. Petroleum comes from crude oil. It needs refinement. Many manufacturers of cosmetics as well as personal care…
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What are Phthalates? What skincare items have them?
What is a Phthalate? Phthalates refer to the category of chemical compounds used for PVC or polyvinyl chloride in construction materials as well as household merchandise. Phthalate is also called plasticizer because of its capability to soften vinyl. Several government agencies and regulatory agencies all over the world have evaluated the compound. They concluded that…
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Sulfates in skincare – What they do and how harmful they are?
Published articles define sulfates as “aggressive detergents” produced from sulfur-containing mineral salts. Companies first introduced these compounds to hair and skin care in the 1930s transforming the health and beauty industry. Sulfates are cheap and powerful capable of creating bubbles people think indicate cleanliness. Here’s the situation about personal care products. You may find it…
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What is Talc: Read this before you reach out
Talcum powder that many Americans use comes from talc. Magnesium, oxygen, and silicon comprise the major elements of this mineral. Some forms of natural talc contain asbestos. This substance can cause lung cancer because of inhalation. As a result, companies have been manufacturing asbestos-free talcum products since the 1970s. Talc originates from rock deposits mined…
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Triclosan: Is it safe to use?
Majority of manufacturers add triclosan to a variety of consumer products. As an anti-fungal and anti-bacterial agent, it helps prevent or reduce bacterial or microbial contamination. Triclosan is present in some body wash and anti-bacterial soaps, toothpastes, and cosmetic items. The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates such products. Over the counter drugs…
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Difference between Vegan and Cruelty-free Skincare
What distinguishes vegan from cruelty-free skincare products? To begin with, vegan-friendly gets rid of all animal-derived substances. The products come from plants, minerals, and safe artificial ingredients. Many consumers often use these two words interchangeably although each one has a completely different meaning. People who read labels carefully will realize how confusing or misleading these…