The body is an incredible instrument with a natural capacity to renew and care for itself. It is for this reason that synthetic chemical additives in body care products most likely may unnecessarily burden the body and interfere with its natural balance.

In fact there is increasing public awareness as to the detrimental effects of toxic overload on our health and well-being. We may only have limited control over the chemicals and pollutants we are exposed to in our environment, but we do have a choice about what we directly ingest. It is important for our health and well-being, to minimise the toxins we absorb through our skin and diet.

Carcinogenic ingredients in skin care products

As much as 60% of any substance applied to the skin is absorbed into the body. With this in mind, we began to investigate the chemicals commonly used in cosmetic products. What we found out only strengthened our intuitive feeling that we will not use them. Studies are starting to show how many hair and skin care products contain potentially harmful, poisonous (toxic) and even carcinogenic ingredients. The cumulative effects of these make long term exposure to even small amounts a possible real health risk.

It is wise to read the ingredient listings of your beauty products so you know what you are really putting into your body and can make informed choices.

The guide "The Chemical Maze" Bill Statham is one of the best hand references to check the ingredients listed on your beauty products. Also the Environmental Working Group Public Interest Watchdog - a non-profit environmental research organisation based in Washington, is a useful site to research about the chemicals that we daily ingest.

To find related, eco friendly businesses take a look in the health and beauty and home and garden sections of the Green Times Business Directory.

Written by Theme Rains