Case in point, if you're anything like me, you're a person who reads ingredient labels in the shower. Shh... yes, it's an embarrassing quirk, BUT this site it does prove to be informative when you have no idea what the heck such ingredients like "P-Phenylenediamine" and "Proplyparaben" are (note: if anything you own in your bathroom contains proplyparaben, do some research.)
Maybe I've become hyper sensitive lately, with my aunt receiving a "congrats, you have breast cancer... again. And by the way, it's inoperable and un-treatable" diagnosis and my super-active godmother's re-diagnosis of stage 3 pancreatic cancer. However, I refuse to believe you're at the mercy of your genetics when it comes to cancer. My dad's mother and father died from it, my mom's sister died from it; my mom's best friend and my dad's sister are in the fights of their lives right now -- damning evidence if there ever was. But I refuse to think it's just genetics.
I tend to come from the world of: Look at what you eat, examine at what you put on your face and skin every single day. What the heck does it contain? A few chemicals here and there are okay. Your body is built to process toxins whenever you come into contact w/ them every once in a while. But imagine if its every single day, multiple times a day, in so many different forms. Our bodies are amazing, adaptable instruments, but can it adapt to years of a typical American women's morning routine?
You wake up, wash your face-- If you're like me and had terrible acne-prone skin, you used something to fight the acne (Clearasil Ultra Daily Face Wash ), jump in the shower and start to shampoo and condition (John Freida Sheer Blonde Highlighting Shampoo and Conditioner - which I DID use for years), rinse and then start using body wash (Nature's Gate Cucumber & Mint Body Wash -- tricky b/c it is labelled 'all natural' and sold at health food stores. Check out the facts though). Then you move onto shaving (Skintimate Moisturizing Shave Gel, Soothing Lavender) and then wash your face again. Then you put on lotion ( Nature's Gate Organics Chamomile and Lemon Verbana Lotion. What's not safe about something that says Organic?). Then you sweep some on some deodorant ( Secret Platinum Antiperspirant & Deodorant Clear Gel )and you're done.
Now onto hair and makeup. Before drying your hair, you move some styling mousse through your hair (Aveeno Nourish + Style Soft Hold Gel-Creme) Then you dry, clip back your hair and begin your makeup regime. Now I could go through everything you may have used in your makeup, but I challenge you to look up the ingredients yourself. You will be shocked, I promise. I used to think my mom was crazy for being a health nut, but her concerns have led me to examine and choose amazing products that are incredibly low-toxicity level cosmetics. A few minutes of research may open your eyes.
I also saw this "cute," yet incredibly informative video that gives a side of the whole cosmetics industry story. Now I don't agree with all of the regulation suggestions (I'm all for consumer education and fighting back with your pocketbook... capitalism TRULY at work) but it brings up some awesome points.
Now hopefully you don't think I'm trying to be all preachy or paranoid, I just urge you to take another look at your everyday routine and the products that you use. You may be surprised just what you find (Education is a crazy and powerful thing!)
Have you found anything eye-opening in your everyday products? Please share!
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