22/05/2025
This is something that we discuss with our patients in clinic everyday 💄🎨🛀🏽🧼💅🏼
According to the women put over 168 different chemicals on their bodies each day.
Not surprising when a moisturiser can contain up to 30 ingredients!
You would think that if a product is on the market, surely it has been tested and it is safe right?
Unfortunately, the cosmetics industry is very unregulated and there are very few things in place to ensure the safety of those chemicals.
Many of these chemicals are what we call Endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) which are chemicals that may mimic, block, or interfere with your body’s hormones. Others are also linked to some cancers… No thanks 🙅🏼♀️
The worst ones of all are probably Artificial Fragrances and Phthalates.
Phthalates are a group of chemicals used to make the scent last longer. They are used in perfumes, shampoos, deodorants, moisturisers, soaps, laundry powders, candles, air fresheners.
But they are also added to plastics to make them more flexible and durable.
Some other bad chemicals for you to remember and avoid are:
-Parabens
-Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS), Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES)
-Formaldehyde
-Petroleum derivatives like mineral oil
-Propylene Glycol
What can you do?
Reduce how many products you use and choose them wisely (less is more), there are so many natural options on the market now 🌿🌼
I love recommending 3 tools to navigate this chemical maze:
- .glimpse.of.amelia app: she has amazing low tox recommendations not just for beauty products but everything in your house.
- EWG Skin Deep: A database where you can search common cosmetics ingredients to check for potential health concerns or hazards. https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/faq/
-Yuka app: as you can scan the barcode of a product to get clear information about ingredients.
Now the ball is in your hand xx