Ingredients To Avoid

There are a number of ingredients which are currently found in most mainstream products that have been shown, in numerous studies, to be unsafe for the body. Our products do not contain any of the ingredients on the following list. This list is brief and is meant to be a summary of some of the most common chemical ingredients to avoid.

Parabens - (methyl,propyl,butyl,ethyl)
Reason- Toxic, Irritates the skin, known to cause skin rashes, dermatitis and rosacea, Also found in breast tissue of cancer patients.
Aluminum
Reason - Very toxic and has been linked to Alzheimers disease in numerous studies.

Synthetic Colorants -(Labeled D&C or FD&C)
Reason - Often contains aluminum, irritates skin cells and is a suspected carcinogen.

Petroleum Derived Ingredients -(Petroleum, Mineral Oil, Vaseline)
Reason - Clogs pores may cause acne or dry skin and often contains carcinogens.

Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
Reason - Known to damage the skins outer layer and is a suspected carcinogen.

Formaldehyde
Reason - Formaldehyde is toxic, allergenic, and carcinogenic. Also known to irritate eyes and cause headaches.

Synthetic Fragrance
Reason - Toxic, highly allergenic, many chemicals used in fragrances are unregulated and unlisted.

Toluene
Reason- Known to be toxic and narcotic.

Phthalates
Reason - Mimics estrogen in the body; Known to cause hormonal imbalance in the body and affect reproductive toxins; associated with birth defects in children and low sperm counts in men.

Note: The Canadian Cancer Society says that cancer now affects 1 in 2.6 women and 1 in 2.3 men. Numerous studies suggest that the increasing number of carcinogens in products, food, and the environment are the cause of these rates.