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Monday, July 26, 2010

The Ingredient Challenge

I am challenging myself, and YOU, to really take a look at the ingredients in the products that you use at home.  It's simple!

Step 1
Go to: http://www.cosmeticsdatabase.com/ (Skin Deep)
Step 2
In the SEARCH box, type in one of the ingredients and hit search
Step 3
Let yourself be educated about what is in your products!!!

For my Ingredient Challenge, I looked up the ingredients in my sunscreen and my deodorant and I was super surprised considering that the brands of these products seem to be the "alternative" to products that are not so "natural".

Sunscreen: 
Brand: Fenix
These are the active ingredients meaning, that there are more of these ingredients in this product than any other ingredient.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
http://www.cosmeticsdatabase.com/ingredient/704203/OCTINOXATE/
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
 http://www.cosmeticsdatabase.com/ingredient/704372/OXYBENZONE/ 
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane  http://www.cosmeticsdatabase.com/ingredient/700596/AVOBENZONE/
Homosalate
http://www.cosmeticsdatabase.com/ingredient/702867/HOMOSALATE/

EVERY INGREDIENT IS TOXIC!!!

Ok, now for my Deodorant:
Brand: J/A/S/O/N. (slogan is Pure, Natural & Organic)
I searched this product by name, on the website, and they have it in their database:
http://www.cosmeticsdatabase.com/product/332027/Jason_Natural_Cosmetics_TEA_TREE_Deodorant_Stick/

Don't let the words NATURAL and ORGANIC fool you into thinking the product is the best thing for you.  In the case of the J/A/S/O/N. deodorant, if you have sensitivity in your underarm area, the fragrance in the product can really irritate your skin.

I would love to hear your comments/questions on this subject.  

I think it would be interesting to see what products everyone is using and the toxicity that is found in them.   Maybe we can get our own little database going!

Now for your part!
If you decide to take The Ingredient Challenge, I would love to have you post links to the ingredients found on the Skin Deep database with the name of the product.  Just post it on the wall to the
 IN THE LOVE Facebook page.


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