Nontoxic Beauty
Did you know that the FDA doesn’t require safety testing of ingredients in personal care products and only bans 11 substances, while the EU bans over 1,300 ingredients?
Believe it or not, the last piece of major U.S. legislation regulating personal care product safety was passed all the way back in 1938.
Pretty crazy when you think about it.
Did you know that Young Living bans 2,500 toxic ingredients within all of our personal care products, including our Savvy Makeup?!
My “why” Young Living list goes on and on. It started with my “why” being family, then friends, and community. It really stems from the fact that Young Living sets the standard so high that at the heart of our company is the revelation of the importance of a living legacy.
Top 6 ingredients to avoid in personal care products are-
•Parabens: Parabens (anything ending in "paraben" such as methyl-, ethyl-, propyl-, isopropyl-, or butylparaben) are preservatives found in many cosmetics, lotions, deodorants, sunscreen, and more. Several studies have linked parabens to endocrine disruption, breast cancer, and more, plus they're prohibited in the EU.
•"Fragrance": Due to trade secret regulations, companies are not required to disclose what's in their fragrances, which creates a significant loophole in ingredient labeling. The International Fragrance Association (IFRA) lists 3,059 materials reported as being used in fragrances, and some are linked to cancer, reproductive toxicity, allergies, and sensitivities.
•Phthalates: Even if you don't see these on the ingredient list, they're frequently lurking in "fragrance" ingredients. They're another known endocrine disruptor and linked to an increased risk of breast cancer and congenital reproductive disabilities in males and females.
•Ethanolamine Compounds (DEA, TEA, MEA): These chemicals are widely found in cosmetics as emulsifiers, fragrances, pH adjusters, and more. The European Union prohibits DEA in cosmetics due to concerns about carcinogenic nitrosamines, which are associated with bioaccumulation and organ toxicity.
•Benzophenone: Used to protect from the effects of UV light, this chemical is found in lip balms, nail polish, shampoo, conditioner, lotion, makeup, and many other beauty products. It's connected to cancer, endocrine disruption, reproductive toxicity, and more.
•Sulfates: You've probably seen sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) and sodium laureth sulfate (SLES) in a lot of hair and body products but just because they're used to create suds doesn't mean they're innocent. They're notorious for eye, skin, and lung irritation, especially over time, and SLES can be contaminated with 1,4-dioxane, which has caused cancer in lab animals. Plus, many sulfates are derived from petroleum or palm oil, which poses environmental concerns.
