08/11/2020
Posted • .foods Do you know what’s in your personal care products?
Today, and myself discuss which ingredients to avoid in your personal products that could be impacting your health 👉🏼 Swipe.
The health and beauty industry is a booming sector. Unfortunately, there is very little oversight by the FDA and chemical ingredients often do not require safety studies or pre-market testing before they hit the shelves.
There is also the big issue with counterfeit cosmetics coming from Asia which have been tested to contain bacteria, f***s, and other hazardous compounds.
It's up to you, as a consumer, to be informed and support companies that are comitted to creating safe, non-toxic, quality prodcuts.
The Environmental Working Groups (EWG) Skin Deep Database, is a great resource which sheds light on the safty of chemicals in personal care products and allows you to look up individual ingredients and products.
You can also download the app “Think Dirty" to scan your personal care products. The app will give your product a score based on ingredient toxicity, along with less toxic alternatives. I personally find Think Dirty less reliable and therefore use the EWG Skin Deep Database more frequently.
