Today’s post is definitely different compared to what I usually post, but as this is a new year, I’m trying to tackle new goals. And one of those goals is striving to live a low toxic life. The best way to do that, is to pick a category to start with, ditch the toxic products, and switch to non toxic alternatives. This requires research on your part as well as trial and error, but it’s worth not having all the health issues down the road, I think. To start, let’s talk about how toxic makeup can really be for our bodies!
Did you know that our skin is the largest organ in the human body? When you think about it, it covers our entire body, and makes up about 16% of our overall body mass. Kinda crazy to think about right? Our bodies absorb whatever products we put on our face and skin, which then gets into our bloodstream, potentially posing a risk to our health. After doing my research, I told myself I was going to be way more cautious when it came to purchasing beauty and skincare products. Typical products that we use on a daily basis can be pretty harmful to our bodies, due to all the toxic chemicals and contaminants found in their ingredients. Sometimes these harmful ingredients can lead to cancers, fertility issues, hormone imbalances, thyroid issues, and even asthma. That idea really freaked me out, and made me want to find safer beauty alternatives that didn’t potentially pose a risk to my health.
The amount of chemicals and toxins that you are exposed to on a daily basis, whether it’s through makeup wearing or not, can be a huge factor in the impact it has on your overall health. Now, I’m not saying to just no longer wear makeup at all. I personally prefer to wear a few makeup products on my face daily when I’m out and about especially. Have I stopped wearing makeup all together due to fear? No. But I have looked into less toxic options and purchased those instead. Yes. So I highly encourage you to do the same. Your health may thank you later!
Keep reading and check out the graphics below to learn how to spot what ingredients are harmful and should be avoided.
Toxic Makeup Ingredients to Avoid:
More Ingredients to Avoid:
All of these ingredients and more can be extremely harmful to our bodies. So if you’re like me and want to be more cautious of what type of products your’e using, be sure to do your own research and look out for these common toxic chemicals and contaminants, before grabbing your next bottle of foundation!
