Read your labels, and not just on your food. It’s important to be aware of the ingredients in your body care (soaps, lotions, sunscreens, etc.) because these ingredients have been shown to irritate the respiratory, immune, and digestive systems… and some even have been linked to cancers!
Here is my list of ingredients to always avoid:
CLEANSERS
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Sodium Myreth Sulfate
PETROCHEMICALS
Petrolatum
Mineral Oil
Paraffin
PRESERVATIVES
Parabens (all of them) (methylparaben, propylparaben, etc)
DMDM Hydantoin
CHEMICAL SUNSCREENS
Oxybenzone
Avobenzone
Octinoxate
MOISTURIZERS
Propylene Glycol
Butylene Glycol
My solution to trying to avoid synthetic ingredients and afford the brands that are free of toxins? Frontier Co-op. Go to www.frontiercoop.com and get a catalog or look online. They sell everything that Whole Foods sells for body care (lotions, sunscreens, soap, shampoo, essential oils, everything!) for SO much less... almost 50% less. If you order with one of your friends, and your total is $250+ you get free shipping. And right now they are offering 20% off your whole order!
Brands like California Baby and Burts Bees are my favorites. Stay tuned for a post on what products I am loving right now.
Be well,
Dr. M
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