Skin Care
The skin is the largest organ on our body and must have
proper nutrition to carry out its most important function…protection. We wanted to create products that were
naturally healing and preventative. Loaded with essential oils, our products
help discourage bacteria, help with healing and cell rejuvenation, are
naturally hypoallergenic, light-weigh and easily absorbed. We use ingredients that allow your skin to
perform its natural function and will not suffocate the skin. Many
products on the market today include potentially harmful ingredients that stop
the natural functions of the skin and slow down natural cell rejuvenation.
Mineral oil is a
common ingredient produced as a
byproduct of the distillation of gasoline from crude oil. It is leftover liquid, abundant and very
cheap. It is foreign to the human body
and acts as a thin layer on the skin. Difficult to absorb and clogs pores, which
slows the skin’s ability to eliminate toxins and slows down cell rejuvenation.
Isopropyl Alcohol This is a solvent
and poisonous substance that changes another substance's natural
qualities. It is found in hair color
rinses, body rubs, hand lotions, after-shave lotions, fragrances and many other
cosmetics. This petroleum-derived substance is also used in antifreeze and as a
solvent in shellac.
Fragrance is present in most, skin care
body care. Many of the compounds in fragrance are carcinogenic or otherwise
toxic. Fragrance on a label can indicate the presence of up to 4,000 separate
ingredients.
Formaldehyde
is used in embalming and is classified as a
probable human carcinogen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Still used in many nail polishes today. Formaldehyde will dehydrate the
nail, leaving nails white and chalky if
left on for to long.
Toulene is a
vapor and contact hazard. It produces
irreversible effects on the liver, kidneys, and nervous system; the nervous
system being the most sensitive to its
effect. Still used in many nail polishes. The physiologic effects of toluene
depend on the concentration and length of exposure.
DPB (Dibutyl phthalate) will
volatilize and leave behind a film that will coat the nail reducing
brittleness and cracking in the polish. Phthalates have been named in
causing birth defects and in Europe the use of DBP in cosmetics is now
forbidden
based on DBP's classification. Under changes to the EU Cosmetics
Directive agreed in 2004, cosmetics including nail polish
containing DBP cannot be sold to the general public from April 1,
2005.
In an on-going study conducted by the FDA, "Phthalate esters are
present in many consumer products, and are used in cosmetics, as
solvent for fragrances, suspension agents for solids in aerosols, and
skin emollients. Animal studies showing reproductive and other toxic
effects have raised a concern about the safe use of phthalate esters." 11th
Annual FDA Science Forum, April 27-28 2005. Board Number 1-15. Title:
Analysis of Consumer Cosmetic Products for Phthalate Esters.
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