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Top 10: Reasons to Purchase Paraben Free Products
1. What are parabens?- Parabens are synthetic chemicals that are used as preservatives in personal care products. They mimic estrogen and disturb the body's natural hormone levels. To avoid parabens, do not purchase products with any ingredient that ends in "paraben."
2. Parabens are bad.- Parabens, can interfere with the body's natural hormone function and have been linked to cancer and reproductive disorders.
3.They really are absorbed into the body.- When the Environmental Working Group (EWG) recently did a study using teenage girls as their subjects, parabens were among the chemicals that were found in both the blood and urine samples gathered.
4. Really, parabens are absorbed.- In the EWG's study, parabens were found in every single one of the 20 girls tested.
5. They are everywhere.- When an EWG toxicologist did a study of the dangerous chemicals found in a sample of beauty products, he found them in nearly 7,500 products.
6. Parabens can cause cancer.- These estrogen-mimickers have been found in breast tumors, linked to breast cancer and known to cause hormonal activity in the body.
7. Protect the planet.- Products containing parabens wind up in our water systems after use.
8. Protect your hormones.- Parabens can disrupt the hormone (endocrine) system.
9. Protect your family.- According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) when testing nearly 100 adults, parabens were found in the urine of nearly all subjects.
10. Everyone's doing it.- Many companies have already phased parabens out of their formulations, just compare labels from a few years ago to today, the results are very interesting.
Sources: Campaign for Safe Cosmetics, EWG.org and IdealBite |
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1. W.S. Badger: Lip Balm
Give the gift of indulgent-yet-calorie-free lime rocket, creamy cocoa and sweet tangerine treats. I love these little lip moisturizers for intense lip care and repair. Though perhaps what I adore most are their natural formulas and scrumptious, gluten-free scents.
2. W.S. Badger: Lip Balm
If you've got chocolate mocha, creamy cocoa and cool mint on the mind, these yummy lilttle gluten-free balms are sure to hit the spot! Badger's lip-friendly formulas moisturize with the best of them and will keep your honey coming back for more calorie free kisses!
3. 100% Pure: Lip/Cheek Tint
Go ahead, blush a little--it's time for Valentine's day after all! Nothing says I'm feeling flirty like a quick hint of pink tint on your cheek bones and lips. These gluten-free treats are sure to enhance your natural beauty.
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Top 10 gluten-free Holiday Gifts
1. SkinBotania Discount For You!! Before you go any further, check out this SkinBotanica Holiday treat: just type in CHEER20 at checkout, and you will receive 20% in Holiday savings! So hurry and make your purchases today, because this offer is only good through December 20th. Don't you just love discounts on pamering products like make-up and skin care!!
2. Jane Iredale's Artists' Eyes Eye Shadow Palette This gorgeously green, natural, gluten-free eye shadow palette is the perfect addition to every make-up bag. Classic colors like black and brown mix with shades of yellow and teal to unleash the creative genius within.
3. Naturopathica Pumpkin Enzyme Mask This amazing mask allows the recipient to enjoy an all natural, gluten-free facial, without ever leaving the house. What a wonderful way to detoxify the skin from Holiday stressors! The warm, pumpkin, scented formula deeply cleanses the pores, refreshes the skin and rejuvenates the senses.
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1. Lead- A neurotoxin that can accumulate in the body over time. Found in lipsticks, hair dyes, hair care, etc. Often listed as lead and lead acetate.
2. Mercury- Known to cause damage to the brain and diminish function. Found in mascaras, etc. Often listed as mercury, thimerosol, mercuric oxide, phenyl mercuric acetate, and phenyl mercuric benzoate.
3. Phthalates- These tiny plasticizers can cause infertility, feminization of baby boys and sperm damage. Found in "fragrance," nail polish, nail treatment, etc. Often listed as phthalate, dibutyl phthalate and diethyl phthalate. These tricky toxins can legally be left out of ingredient list, encompassed under "fragrance." So when buying a product that does not specify fragrance as being naturally derived, I suggest contacting the company.
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