{"id":132643,"date":"2024-10-29T06:00:06","date_gmt":"2024-10-29T10:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yorbestlife.com\/?p=132643"},"modified":"2024-10-30T13:32:23","modified_gmt":"2024-10-30T17:32:23","slug":"ingredients-to-avoid-in-your-beauty-products","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yorbestlife.com\/index.php\/2024\/10\/29\/ingredients-to-avoid-in-your-beauty-products\/","title":{"rendered":"Ingredients To Avoid In Your Beauty Products"},"content":{"rendered":"

Interested in switching to safer products? In this post, I\u2019m sharing ingredients to avoid in your beauty products and why it matters for overall health. If you\u2019re interested in trying Oliveda, you can check out my link here<\/a> and take our free skincare quiz here<\/a>. You\u2019ll get a free gift when you purchase two items from your quiz results.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

I wanted to update this older post \u2013 especially since Beautycounter is gone now<\/a>! \u2013 and share some ingredients that I\u2019ve learned to avoid in personal care and beauty products. I\u2019m always learning about new brands, trying out new products, and am so thankful that we have access to even more safer options now. Back when I was pregnant with Liv, the selection was pretty limited \u2013 I\u2019m pumped that the clean beauty movement has grown so much!<\/p>\n

I\u2019ll be honest, my journey to switching to safer personal care, beauty, and skincare products began long after my health journey started. I\u2019ve dedicated much of my life to fitness and eating well, but it wasn\u2019t until I was pregnant with Liv that I learned what I put ON my body matters just as much as what I put IN my body.<\/p>\n

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Lack of Regulation<\/h3>\n

Unlike the food industry, the beauty industry is unfortunately highly unregulated. The last major law regulating this multi-billion dollar industry was passed in 1938 \u2013 that\u2019s over 80 years ago! Since then, thousands of chemicals have been introduced and companies can get away with sneaking toxic and potentially harmful ingredients into their products. Asbestos\u00a0in makeup<\/a>!? Scary!<\/p>\n

My journey of switching to safer products for myself and my family and been slow and steady. I am so grateful I linked arms with Beautycounter a few years ago because it was a source of education and resources (not to mention, the community aspect and prosperous leg of my business<\/a>). Beautycounter is now gone, and I\u2019ve replaced those products (and that income stream) by using Oliveda<\/a>. While I loved Beautycounter, I feel like this was meant to be because I love the Oliveda products<\/a> even more! It\u2019s made a huge difference in my skin texture, my WTF lines, and since they\u2019re based out of Europe, they\u2019re subject to EU standards, which require safer ingredients than those allowed in the US.<\/p>\n

As for regulating personal care products, the European Union is leading the way banning around 1,400 ingredients; Canada restricts around 600\u2026 and the United States, a measly 30! The FDA currently does not have authority to regulate what\u2019s in our products, so it is really up to us individuals.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Once we know better, we can do better; by purchasing products with safer ingredients, we are voting with our dollar.<\/p>\n

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Ingredients To Avoid In Your Beauty Products<\/h2>\n

1. Parabens<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Parabens are used in products with high water content, like shampoos, conditioners, cleansers, and moisturizers. In addition, parabens cause endocrine disruption, which means that they can affect the delicate balance of our hormones. They mimic estrogen in the body and can alter the expression of our genes. Read more about parabens here and why they shouldn\u2019t be in cosmetics.<\/a><\/p>\n

2. Phthalates<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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Phthalates not only have a link to cancer, they\u2019ve also been shown to contribute to a variety of health issues, including behavioral issues, asthma, breast cancer, ADHD, neurological issues, birth defects, and fertility issues. Like many harmful ingredients in cosmetics and skincare, the effects can add up.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

3. Fragrance\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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This is a trade secret in the industry and the term \u201cfragrance\u201d can be used to hide upwards of 200 chemical ingredients. Companies can easily hide known neurotoxins, carcinogens, allergens, and hormone disruptors by simply calling them \u201cfragrance.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

4. Formaldehyde<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Formaldehyde is a preservative and known carcinogen. It\u2019s frequently used as an ingredient in a variety of cosmetic products like nail polish and eyelash glue. Like many things, it can have varying effects and responses, but can cause skin irritation, eye irritation, and respiratory issues.<\/a><\/p>\n

Unfortunately, while formaldehyde is a well-known toxic ingredient, a lot of people aren\u2019t aware that several lesser-known cosmetics ingredients can release formaldehyde. This means that you probably won\u2019t see \u201cformaldehyde\u201d listed among the ingredients in a cosmetic product because it could be listed under a different name<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Bronopol, DMDM hydantoin, quaternium-15, diazolidinyl urea, and imidazolidinyl urea are \u201cformaldehyde releasers\u201d found in some cosmetics. Similarly, methylene glycol, an ingredient in some hair straightening products, is formed by the reaction of formaldehyde with water.\u00a0You\u2019ll want to avoid these preservatives whenever possible.<\/p>\n

5. Oxybenzone\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Oxybenzone isn\u2019t just an ingredient that can be harmful to us<\/a>, but is harmful to the earth and our precious ecosystems. Commonly used in sunscreen, oxybenzone contributes to coral bleaching and damages the DNA of coral reefs. Hawaii was the first the ban the use of this type of sunscreen.<\/a><\/p>\n

6. Heavy Metals<\/h4>\n

Makeup often contains heavy metals like lead, mercury and zinc. They\u2019re used in everything from lipsticks to eyeliners\u2014and they\u2019re what gives them that metallic sheen.<\/p>\n

The risks associated with heavy metals include cancer, endocrine disorders, developmental delays and neurological disorders.<\/p>\n

7. Talc<\/h4>\n

Talc, usually found in dusting powders as well as powder-based makeup like eyeshadows and blushes can be conceding if it contains\u00a0asbestos<\/a>! Safer alternatives include starch derived from corn, maize, arrowroot, tapioca, oats or baking soda.<\/p>\n

8.\u00a0Paraffins and Petrolatum<\/h4>\n

These are long-lasting byproducts of oil refining used to make gasoline and other petroleum products\u2026 and yes, they are likely hiding in your daily body lotion. Alternative names include petroleum jelly, paraffin oil, or mineral oil \u2013 they are often snuck into lotion because of their moisturizing properties. The main health risks of paraffins and petrolatum come from improper refining processes, which can also leave behind cancer-causing contaminants.<\/p>\n

9. Resorcinol<\/h4>\n

This is an ingredient commonly found in hair dye. It can cause skin irritation, especially among people with sensitive skin. It has also been linked to immune system disfunction and thyroid disfunction.<\/p>\n

Switch To Safer Products<\/h3>\n

Once I learned about some of the top offenders and ingredients to steer away from, it made it easier when picking out anything from shampoo and body lotion to toothpaste, deodorant and even my makeup. If I\u2019m ever in question, I use the Environmental Working Group\u2019s Skin Deep Database<\/a> and Healthy Living App to scan products for their safety ranking.<\/p>\n

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It\u2019s also why I choose Oliveda<\/a> for a majority of my skincare; I can trust the products because of the company\u2019s rigorous screening processes, testing, and ingredient sourcing and regulation.<\/p>\n

Like with all aspects of wellbeing, I don\u2019t strive for perfection \u2014 but progress.<\/strong> The small changes really do add up over time. So I don\u2019t think it\u2019s realistic to completely empty out your drawers and cabinets to replace everything in one fell swoop. Instead, I\u2019ll wait until I run out of something and use that opportunity to replace it with a safer option.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re interested in making safer swaps with your products, you can check out our skincare quiz here!<\/a> You\u2019ll receive personalized recommendations and if you purchase two products from your results, you\u2019ll receive a free gift.<\/p>\n

xo,
\nGina<\/p>\n

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Beautycounter swaps and what you can use instead<\/a><\/p>\n

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