What’s Really In Your Skincare?
The Best Face Moisturizers, Tested and Dermatologist Approved. As appealing as that sounds is it actually the “best” for your skin, and more importantly, your body?
Tested and Dermatologist approved isn’t saying much when there’s a limited federal regulation for skincare ingredients to avoid in the US. There are over 1,300 chemicals banned in the EU, the US has only banned 11. (Let that sink in) https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2019/may/22/chemicals-in-cosmetics-us-restricted-eu
Top 7 toxic ingredients to avoid:
-Butylated HydroxyAnisole and Butylated Hyroxytoluene (BHT) are synthetic antioxidants used as preservatives in lipstick, and moisturizers. This unnatural ingredient likely disrupt hormones and carcinogens that may cause liver damage.
-Hydroquinone this skin-lightening chemical may help with dark spot, discoloration in the long run the chemical is linked to cancer, skin irruption, and organ toxicity.
-Oxybenzone is found in sunscreen and some moisturizers. This high-risk chemical is in almost all of the over-the-counter sunscreens. Oxybenzone acts like estrogen in the body, linking it to endometriosis, and sprem production. If that’s not bad enough the chemical can also cause irritation, sensitization, allergies and may disrupt hormones.
-Parabens (methyl-, isobutyl-, propyl- snd others) this one is very common so you might have heard of it before. This chemical is used for extending shelf life from the growth of mold and bacteria. Found in most daily products such as: face cleaner, body wash, body lotion, shampoo, moisturizer, shaving gel, makeup, and spray tan products. Paraben’s are harmful to the body creating a decreased sperm count. As well as skin cancer, and breast cancer.
-Phthalates (DBP, DEHP,DEP and others) this chemical is used to make fragrances stick to skin. Found in synthetic fragrance. These are extremely dangerous to children. They can cause birth defects, and endocrine disruptors.
-Retinyl Palmitat and Retinol (I know what your thinking Retinol is good for your skin) not always. Unfortunately this has been found to damage DNA and speed the growth of tumors when exposed to sunlight.
-Synthetic flavor or fragrance these so called “fragrances” may contain any combination of 3,000- plus stop chemical ingredients. Such as allergens, hormone disruptors even ingredients that should be avoided in skincare. Thats SCARY.
Fragrance formulas are protected under federal law’s classification of ‘trade secrets’, so they can remain undisclosed.
The importance of knowing what’s in our skincare can be life changing. We encourage you to run to your bathroom and read the back of your skincare products. Avoid harmful toxins! Shop with us at Cowgirl Tallow. We promise you won’t find a more beneficial and healthy skincare option. Give your skin what it craves. For more benefits click the like below.