This is Part 5 of our Toxin Free Family series. We will continue learning how you identify and eradicate the hidden toxins in your home that may be harming your family’s health and wellness. Read on to continue to discover natural substitutions and simple DIY solutions that will give you peace of mind that your home is not actually a source of unhealthy elements doing more harm than good to your family’s health.
The Hidden Toxins in Toiletries and Beauty Products
Our skin is our biggest organ and anything that comes into contact with it is rapidly absorbed into our blood stream. A baby’s skin is three times thinner than an adult’s.
Young children are more vulnerable to toxic exposure due to their developing organs and reproductive system, therefore it is important to avoid these chemicals when possible.
By reading labels and seeking fragrance-free products derived from natural sources you can help protect you family from these toxic chemicals.
Ingredients to avoid include:
- Sodium Lauryl Sulfate or Sodium Laureth Sulfate
- Ethanolamine (DEA, MEA, TEA)
- Propylene Glycol (PEG)
- Propyl Alcohol
- Methyl-methoxycinnamate
- Toulene
- Benzene
- Talc
- Parabens
- Synthetic Fragrances
- Triclosan
- Formaldehyde
- Aluminum
Natural Options for Toiletries, Beauty, and Skincare
Young Living has many safe and natural options for all of your family’s needs. Here are just a few including lotions, shower gels, deodorants, shave oils, shampoo and conditioners, skincare, lip-gloss, & more!
Your family’s health and wellness should your highest priority and we look forward to sharing with you more tips in how to do that as we continue this series in having a Toxin Free Family!
How do you protect your family’s health and wellness in the toxin clouded world we live in?
