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Don’t Put Up With a Toxic Relationship 3 WAYS TO BREAK UPWITH HARMFUL BEAUTY PRODUCTS Beauty products can make us feel just that — beautiful. A swipe of mascara, a touch of blush, and a dab of lipstick are all you need to accentuate your favorite features. But if you’re not looking carefully at what’s in those products, you may want to look again. Your skin is your biggest organ — it’s vulnerable to whatever you put on it, but many people don’t pay enough attention to what they expose their skin to. In a recent interview, the “Today” show unveiled that beauty and skincare products do not have to be approved by the FDA. In fact, only 11 ingredients are banned from cosmetics in the U.S. Across the ocean, the list grows exponentially — Europe has 1,328 ingredients banned from theirs. In this Wild West state of beauty products, the responsibility for finding out what’s in your makeup is up to one person: you. Before you trash your makeup bag or move to Great Britain, check out the list below to learn what ingredients to look out for and how to avoid them. Know which ingredients are cause for alarm. While the health effects of many ingredients remain mysterious, a few commonly used ones have shown links to serious diseases. Paraben and phthalates, for example, are found in a wide array of products, from foundation to hair spray, but are now considered “endocrine disrupting chemicals” by researchers and show links to diabetes and hormone-related cancers. While the FDA hasn’t taken action because of a lack of information, doctors and researchers are concerned, which is reason enough to avoid products containing these chemicals. Look to transparent research organizations for guidance. When you’re trying to educate yourself about clean beauty products, don’t trust everything you read on the internet. Instead, look to reputable organizations that prioritize research-based information. For example, the nonprofit, nonpartisan group called the Environmental Working Group (EWG) is a great resource for cosmetic product knowledge. The EWG even has a subsite called the Skin Deep Cosmetics Database dedicated to providing research and data on almost any beauty product you can buy. Type in your brand of hand lotion, for example, and you’ll get an overall hazard score with a breakdown of each ingredient’s potential health risks. Beware of buzzwords. A shampoo might claim to be “all-natural” with botanical ingredients, and the bottle’s leaf-wrapped design might seem to agree. But buzzwords like “natural” and “plant-based” can be misleading. Poison ivy is natural, but you don’t want it in a shampoo. Don’t fall for these gimmicks. The next time you go to the store to choose a “cleaner” shampoo, come equipped with a list of ingredients that you want to avoid. Your health and your hair will thank you for it.
“As we age, we need to take better care of our skin. I used to have a lot of breakouts with the makeup I had before, and I was tired of buying products that would not help me keep my skin hydrated and healthy. Beautique has natural products that will help you improve and maintain beautiful skin. I’ve got the girls to thank! Marisol, Veronica, and Savannah, you are the best!” – Irma Have you enjoyed a similar experience at Beautique? Tell your friends about it, and you could win a trip to Paris! Now through December 2018, every time you refer someone to Beautique Medical Spa, you’ll receive an entry for a trip for two to Paris, France, the City of Love. The more people you refer, the more chances you’ll have to win! Visit beautiquemedicalspa.com/paris to learn more!
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