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Beauty Products - Think Green!

There are many ways that you can go green today; however, did you know that you can even go green in your beauty routine? If you are truly committed to saving the environment and living your life as green as possible, you will want to take a look at these green beauty tips.

1. Read the Labels on Beauty Products – Before you use beauty products, read the labels. This is the best way to find out what is really in them.  Yes, some of the products claim to be safe, natural, or eco friendly, and some of them really are.  But you need to find out the truth by checking the ingredients. If you cannot figure out what the ingredients are, then don’t use the product on your body.

2. Choose Paraben Free Products – As you choose your beauty products,  look for paraben free products. Preservatives like parabens are actually quite toxic. If you continue to use them, you are putting your health in danger. Instead of using products that use parabens as preservatives, look for products that make use of natural preservatives, such as grapefruit seed extract, vitamin E, or other essential oils.

3. Avoid Antiperspirants that Contain Aluminum – Believe it or not, many antiperspirants include aluminum as one of their ingredients.  Yes, you may need to use an antiperspirant, but choose one that does not have aluminum in it. Aluminum can block pores, and some studies show that there may be a link between this ingredient and developing breast cancer.

4. Do Not Use Products with Petroleum – Many conventional beauty products include petroleum, which is not only bad for your skin, but unhealthy for the environment. Petroleum can actually make skin problems worse. As an alternative, choose products that are plant based instead.

5. Choose Natural Moisturizers – Moisturizing is definitely an important part of any beauty routine, but do choose natural moisturizers. Go with options that are made with ingredients that are plant based so you get natural moisture for the skin. You don’t want your skin absorbing chemicals, so avoid products that include synthetics, fake fragrances, chemicals, and parabens.

6. Get a Great Smile the Natural Way – Part of any beauty routine includes taking care of your teeth. However, many toothpastes and other products for your teeth include chemicals of which you may not be aware. Instead of using products that can potentially poison your system, choose those that use natural abrasives for whitening and botanicals to help clean your teeth.

7. Be Careful When Selecting Fragrances – If you like to regularly wear fragrances, you need to be very careful when selecting them.  Some fragrances come from plants and are made with essential oils. These are quite safe.  However, there are other fragrances with many chemicals in them that are dangerous to your health.  Many scents use phthalates, which can be dangerous to your body and to the environment as well. Products that include natural fragrances are a better option for your body and the environment.

It may take some extra time to determine what really is “safe, natural, or eco-friendly.”  Be persistent in choosing your beauty products.  It will benefit you and your environment.

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