Take Care With Skin Care
If you’ve ever looked critically in your bathroom cabinets and discovered a striking resemblance to over-stocked pharmacy shelves, now is a great time to pare down. From everyday body and skin care to cosmetics, toss all products that list parabens and oxybenzone among their ingredients.
Dimethyl phthalate, a probable carcinogen that is also linked to reproductive disorders can often be found in hair care items. However, you may not see the name listed on bottle labels as it falls within the general category of fragrance. A great rule of thumb is to throw it out if in doubt.
Don’t worry; you won’t be left high and dry. A plethora of sustainable products can are available, made with oleochemicals sourced from plant matter such as soy, coconut, palm and sunflower seeds.
One example of such a naturally-derived compound, glycerine, exhibits hard-to-match quality and benefit. Because it’s unique consistency traps and holds moisture, glycerine-based products protect every skin type from delicate newborn to sun-dried and chapped. Skin cell regeneration properties promote healing and support youthful elasticity. Glycerine has even been proven to help eliminate acne and even out skin tone.
Ever wonder what it would feel like to use just a handful of safe, effective products on a routine basis? Maybe all you really have to consider is what you’ll do with all that empty cabinet space!
Emily is the editor of Conservation Folks and a sustainability and conservation blogger. Follow her on Twitter to see the latest updates.
