The average woman in America wears 515 chemicals every day, just from the beauty products, skin care, and personal care items she uses on a regular basis. And it's not just women; men are also exposed to many harmful chemicals in deodorants, shampoos, shaving lotions, and more. Buying healthier products is not only better for your health, it's also a great way to give the gift of health this holiday season!
There are a number of companies boasting "natural" or organic products these days, but not all of them are all they claim to be. Many "natural" products still contain harmful chemicals - or chemicals which can combine to form harmful substances, such as formaldehyde. And it only gets more confusing as more and more companies jump on the "natural" bandwagon. By law, manufacturers can put the "natural" label on just about anything, as long as it contains even ONE naturally-sourced ingredient! Organic is a bit stricter, but companies can still advertise "organic ingredients," while including other chemicals as well.
So how can you be sure you're choosing safer products? Check out
our recent blog posts at New Holistic Living for a list of
18 chemicals to avoid when shopping for beauty and personal care products.
Or choose products from companies such as
Miessence, and
Ava Anderson, which use
ONLY natural ingredients - and most are also organically grown.
(For a special on Ava Anderson products this month, use "Party Code: 42532" when checking out - good through December 31.)
And visit
NewHolisticLiving.com for a list of recommended safer, cleaner, and greener products to help you reduce your toxic load and live (and shop) greener this year!
