What Are Parabens and Why are They Banned in Some Countries?

What Are Parabens? We all use several personal care products as part of our daily life. Toothpaste, shampoo, moisturizers and the like are a common part of our everyday life. Have you ever stopped to look at the ingredients in these products? “I’m sure they’re safe” you’re saying to yourself. But did you know that your body absorbs what is put on your skin? “Our skin is the largest organ in our body, and we Read More …

Read This Before Choosing a Moisturizer

Today moisturizers can sit on the shelf for years without spoiling, but is this really a good thing? Preservatives like parabens are widely used in products marketed in the United States, while they are banned in the European Union and Japan. The following are several reasons that you should be using a moisturizer that is not only made with organic ingredients, but organically preserved as well. 1. Chemicals in some non-organic moisturizers can damage the Read More …