We have all made "those" resolutions. Eat healthy. Drink more water or green tea, less soda. Workout. I have also purchased safer products for my home. Cleaning products that are non toxic. I use a lot of baking soda and vinegar. I've tried to cut the harmful stuff out of most area of my life. Recently I ordered safe deodorant and charcoal toothpaste for my family (yes, they think I'm crazy).
But what is scary, is that our SKIN, is our largest organ. And most of the switches I've made, have very little to do with what I put on my skin. Until now... When I signed up with Beautycounter, at first it was because I loved the charcoal bar, and it cleared my adult oily/acne skin up like a miracle. But since January, when I signed up as a consultant, I've been doing more and more research on what our everyday products do when we apply them. Did you know you absorb those toxins pretty much right into your blood stream? Did you know that sunscreen your using may in fact be causing cancer? My niece, very light complexion, very blonde, lived in Arizona almost her entire life. By age 14 she had pre-cancerous skin removed from her face... Her mom lived by sunscreen. Dangers of Sunscreen ... Did you know that companies don't have to tell you what is in their "Fragrance" because it's a "trade secret"... They don't have to tell you. You have no idea what "Fragrance" contains.
The more I read and watch videos and study up on the chemicals that we are using DAILY, the more I stand behind Beautycounter. And, while I started because I loved their products, I will continue because I LOVE their mission. They are one of the only skin care cosmetic companies that has true transparency. Their ingredients are listed on their website - Ingredients. They have a strict Never List of ingredients they refuse to use. And they have an active Mission of putting safer products into the hands of every consumer, whether or not they are Beautycounter products, or another brand. The main goal is educating consumers on finding safe products and doing the research when you buy.
I watched this video again this morning - The Ugly Truth - and I know that I will continue to support this company and their mission. Please take a coffee break and watch this video. I'm not asking you to buy from me, I'm asking you to be informed on the Ugliness of this industry. I'm asking you to read ingredient labels. This industry, being self governed, will not change until the consumers push back enough that they have to.
#switchtosafer #loveyourskin
xoxoxo
P.s. you can also check your current products here EWG Skin Deep to see what safety rating they have, if the company discloses their ingredients...
