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Back then they did not have any chemicals or synthetic ingredients to preserve products like we do today. Many cosmetic companies use harsh ingredients and unfortunately they can be toxic to your skin and your overall health. That's why it's important to be label conscious...what goes in and on our body. I call it smart beauty.
Let's take a look at ingredients to avoid when searching for you favorite cosmetic brand.
- Parabens--a preservative linked to hormone disruption, and other harmful side affects. Its prefixes are ethyl, methyl, butyl, isobutyl or propyl.
- Fragrance--this term is used to mask hundreds of chemical
- ingredients including phthalates (When you see the name, it is hard to pronounce (THA-lates) which can disrupt the endocrine system and may cause reproductive and developmental harm.
- Talc--a form of asbestos that can irritate the skin. According to the Cancer Prevention Coalition, "Talc is a mineral, produced by the mining of talc rocks and then processed by crushing, drying, and milling. Processing eliminates a number of trace minerals from the talc, but does not separate minute fibers which are very similar to asbestos."
Now the above mentioned are just a few of the many ingredients to watch out for, however please check out Skin Deep at www.ewg.org for further information.
First things first...
Hydrate Inside and Out
Water is the foundation of our bodies. Yes, drinking plain, clear, purified water offers some of the best anti-aging benefits ever. Water makes up two-thirds of our body, so it only makes sense to supply ourselves with clean, pure H20. Water hydrates your cells, flushes out toxins, helps with digestion, and reduces headaches and dizziness, not to mention helping with weight loss and increasing energy. Jazz it up with some fruit & veggies such as lemon, strawberries, orange or cucumber. I love to add fresh mint from my garden or add a bit of fresh ginger for some zing.
Everyday Beauty
Believe it or not some of the most effective beautifying treatments are located no further than your pantry. Here are a few tips I'd like to share from my skin/hair care recipe box that will help you achieve an eco-fabulous glow!
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SOURCE: CBN - Shelly Ballestero
