1,4-Dioxane Why don’t I like it?? Because you won’t find it on ingredient labels. 1,4-dioxane is a contaminant created when common ingredients react to form the compound when mixed together. It’s a solvent that strips away the skin’s natural acid layer which protects us from bacteria, mould and viruses. It is made from propylene, a …
GREENWASHING Greenwashing is the umbrella term used to describe when a brand makes a misleading claim or inference to a ‘green’ product benefit (such as an environmental, health, or wellbeing benefit). Have you ever heard of words such as: All natural Biodegradable Eco-friendly Chemical free Dermatologist recommended Earth friendly Extracts Gentle Green Mineral Herbal Natural …
What are PEG’s? Not the kind you hang on the line, these PEG’s are found commonly in our cosmetics and personal care products used on teeny little babies, to the older generation and everyone in between. But what are they? PEG is an acronym for Polyethylene Glycol, also known as macrogol or E1521. It is …
SODIUM BENZOATE Sodium benzoate (E211), is the salt product of benzoic acid. Sodium benzoate has been used to cover or enhance the scent of products and also as an anticorrosive. It is also used as a preservative. It is excellent at inhibiting the growth of fungi, yeast and bacteria in food, beverages and personal care …
ASPARTAME 951 In 1980, the FDA had a Public Board of Inquiry (PBOI) who examined the relationship between aspartame & brain cancer. The PBOI concluded that aspartame does not cause brain damage, but it did not approve aspartame at that time, due to unanswered questions about cancer in laboratory rats. In 1983, the FDA approved …
TUESDAY REVIEW- Child’s farm 3-1 strawberry and mint shampoo, conditioner & body wash The only organic ingredient is the peppermint oil. 🔸Sodium Coco-Sulfate=Sodium Coco Sulfate & Sodium Lauryl Sulfate share the same CAS number. It is a synthetic ingredient used in many personal care products and that it works in a similar manner to, and …
TUESDAY REVIEW Weleda white Mallow body lotion [Fragrance free, soothe and protect sensitive, dry or eczema-prone skin] *This product should be avoided for babies 0-6 months until they have orally tolerated the below food proteins. Once they have had repeated oral exposure with no signs of allergy, these ingredients may be used on the skin. …
Tuesday Review Lovekins- Hair and Body wash 🔹Aqua (Water)= Water, a solvent for ingredients that do not like to dissolve in oils but rather in water. Usually number one on the ingredients list so it makes up the majority of the product. The water used in cosmetics is purified and deionized (it means that almost …
TUESDAY REVIEW Moo Goo 2-1 Bubbly wash 🔹Aqua (H₂O’s Fancy Name)= Water, a solvent for ingredients that do not like to dissolve in oils but rather in water. Usually number one on the ingredients list, it makes up the majority of the product. The water used in cosmetics is purified and deionized (which means that …
TUESDAY REVIEW Doterra Laundry Liquid Naturally derived surfactants: 🔹Caprylyl/Myristyl Glucoside in a base of water = Caprylyl/myristyl glucoside is a clear liquid created from plant-derived fatty acids and sugar. ‘Caprylyl’ and ‘myristyl’ are names used to describe fatty acid molecules of different lengths – 8 carbons long for caprylyl and 14 for myristyl. The ‘glucoside’ …
