CHEMICALS IN OUR BODIES
On average, American women use 12 personal care products per day which exposes them to up to 126 unique chemical ingredients on a daily basis. Skin is not a solid barrier – it's a penetrable organ that can easily absorb chemicals, especially with repeat exposure, many of harmful ingredients found in cosmetics have been linked to cancer, infertility, and hormonal dysfunction
Courtesy of www.safecosmetics.org
WHY PARABEN FREE?
Parabens are a group of cosmetics preservatives, including butylparaben, propylparaben, methylparaben, and ethylparaben. It is estimated that more than 90% of all cosmetic products contain some form of paraben. Research showed evidence of a weak estrogen effect on cells in a way that could be problematic for binding to receptor sites that may cause proliferation of MCF-7 breast cancer cells. (Source: Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, January 2002, pgs 49–60)
KEY INGREDIENTS
Mica is a transparent mineral which is mined from the earth. It can be opalescent and sparkling or completely matte, ranging in color from grey to blue to green. It is often treated with iron oxides to yield brilliant color effects.
Iron Oxides are natural oxides of iron that is combined with oxygen, varying in color from red to brown, black to orange or yellow, depending on the degree of water added. Titanium Dioxide is an inert earth mineral used as a thickening, whitening, lubricating, and sunscreen ingredient in cosmetics. It protects skin from UVA and UVB radiation and is considered to have no risk of skin irritation.
