The 5 Toxic Poisons to Avoid

The main reason that mainstream cosmetics and personal care products are toxic is because they contain petro-chemicals, which are derived from petroleum fossil fuels. The FDA does not scrutinize the manufacturing of these products. Petro-chemicals are horrible and they've found their way into most of the products that people use everyday. People need to be aware of the following toxic five: mineral oil, propylene glycol, F.D.&C, petrolatum/paraffin, and PEG. If your products contain any or all of these toxic ingredients, it's time to replace them with natural earth-friendly products. Mineral oil is not minerals from the earth. It's transparent, colourless oil derived from petroleum with added fragrance that is bottled as baby oil and is found in many common personal care products. It is akin to putting gasoline on your face. Propylene glycol is found in anti-freeze, the stuff that keeps your engine from freezing during the winter. Workers who make the products that contain propylene glycol are required to wear protective gloves, clothing and goggles.

In the United States for example, this chemical is listed as a skin and eye irritant. It is also considered to be a possible carcinogen because it is known to cause both liver and kidney damage. Yet, it is used in many types of antiperspirants, suntan lotions, lipsticks and hair care products. F.D.&C, (Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics) are the synthetic colourings you find in various cosmetics and foodstuffs. These contain coal tar, which is petroleum. The same goes for petrolatum, paraffin and PEG (polyethylene glycol). These ingredients do not belong anywhere, but the gas tank. They're not for hygiene, beauty, or cleanliness. You won't find these ingredients in natural organic plant essence. When shopping in a mainstream supermarket for mainstream bakery goods and pastries and other junk food items, you'll notice that most of these foodstuffs contain at least one F.D.&C. anywhere from red 40 to blue lake. Do yourself and your loved ones a favour and only shop in natural organic health food stores. There is nothing beautiful or sexy about putting gasoline on your skin or in your hair! Vote with your wallet and take charge of your health today!

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