Do you know what products are actually being absorbed through your skin?

In many countries “Major gaps in public health laws allow cosmetics companies to use almost any ingredient they choose — even lead, mercury, and placenta.

Ingredients in any kind of product — from sunscreen and mascara to deodorant and baby shampoo — are sold to consumers with no restrictions and no requirement for safety testing.” (sourced - Environmental Working Group)

As a practitioner of energetic healing modalities I have become more & more aware of the insidious ways aluminium, lead & mercury can be absorbed into our body & the detrimental effects heavy metals can have on our systems. Alzheimers can be associated with aluminium, whilst heavy metals such as mercury & lead can contribute to neurolgical diseases.

If you suffer from allergies or simply want to be able to make informed choices about the products that you buy & are putting on your skin then you may find the Environmental’s Working Group Skin Deep: Cosmetic Database useful.

This site gives comprehensive in depth product reports covering make up, skin care, hair care, eye care, nail care, baby care, oral care & fragrances. For a quick search you can enter the brand of a particular item eg Revlon superlustre lipstick & see the rating for that item from 0-10. All products are listed with a hazard rating within this scale. By clicking on the link to the product you are interested in you will find every ingredient listed with its own hazard rating & additional information highlighting possible detrimental side effects.

Love & Blessings,

Sharyn

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