INGREDIENTS TO AVOID
FRAGRANCE: Synthetic fragrances, listed as “Fragrance” in the product ingredients are a known human immune system toxicant and often contain phthalates. Phthalates (pronounced thal-lates) are industrial chemicals that cause hormone disruption.
PARABENS (Methyl, Propyl, Butyl, Ethyl, and Iso): Chemical preservatives found in many personal care products and cosmetics that can be absorbed through the skin. Studies have shown that they are estrogen mimicking hormone disruptors and they accumulate in breast cancer. Read labels carefully because this is one of those ingredients you will still see in many of the products labeled as natural.
ARTIFICIAL COLORS: Coal Tar Colors listed as FD&C or D&C that are used to make cosmetics and personal care products look “pretty”. They are made from petroleum, coal tar and acetone.
PROPYLENE GLYCOL: A known irritant (used to de-ice airplanes), this synthetic petrochemical is found in many personal care products like deodorant, including many that claim to be natural. It is a penetration enhancer. So if you use a product containing it as an ingredient your body will not only absorb the propylene glycol, but also any other chemicals or harmful ingredients in that product.
SODIUM LAURYL / SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE (SLS): Inexpensive, harsh synthetic detergent used to create lather in soaps, shampoos, toothpastes, etc. It is often misleadingly listed on labels as “coconut-based” or “derived from coconuts”. SLS is known to be an irritant to the skin and eyes. Something to seriously consider if you suffer from dandruff, dermatitis or canker sores. It is also pollutes our groundwater and is harmful to aquatic life.
PETROLATUM: Also listed as petroleum or petroleum jelly. It is a petroleum by product and can interfere with your body’s own moisturizing mechanisms. There are many petrolatum free lip balms, diaper creams and moisturizers available to choose from that actually offer beneficial nutrients as well as protect.
TALC: Used in powders and cosmetics. Recent studies have found talc often contains Asbestos, a known carcinogen. Avoid use on female genital area due to possible connection with higher rate of ovarian cancer in women. Avoid baby powders containing talc as it poses an inhalation danger for infants. Natural powder alternatives are available which use cornstarch or arrowroot powder.
ALUMINUM & ALUMINUM SALTS: The active ingredient in anti-perspirants. Sweating is one of your body's natural ways of realeasing toxins. Opt for using a natural deodorant which will allow your body to sweat but controls the odor. Aluminum has been and is still being studied as a link to Alzheimers and Breast Cancer. Also notice that Anti-perspirant labels now carry a warning label for those with kidney disease.
NATURALJOYBEAUTY.COM chooses to only carry products that Do Not contain the ingredients listed above nor any of the following: PVP / VA Copolymer, Paraffin, Formaldehyde, EDTA, Toluene, Urea, DEA / TEA, Triclosan, or other questionable ingredients and irritants!
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