4 Healthy Beauty Products We Love
Tuesday April 1, 2014
Katie Minehan
It’s no longer just about putting healthy foods into our bodies. We now look for the terms “natural” and “organic” not just when browsing in the produce aisle, but as a seal of approval on the products we put on our skin, hair and nails. A newfound awareness of the dangers of harmful chemicals in cosmetics has added to our growing repertoire of ingredients to avoid. For example, BHA and BHT, which are synthetic antioxidants used to preserve lipsticks and moisturizers, have been linked to cancer and thyroid and kidney problems. And another commonly used preservative (especially in perfume) parabens, interfere with hormone production by simulating estrogen, and have been linked specifically to breast cancer. While cosmetics’ primary function is to enhance our beauty, none of that sounds pretty. Here’s 4 products that are both chemical free and work (we can vouch for it):
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