HEALTH BRIEF
People everywhere, especially in our geographic area, are slathering moisturizers and sunscreens on themselves in an effort to fight the effects of the summer sun and wind.
Remember that your skin is the largest organ in your body and it acts like a sponge. Then consider that the average person applies 126 unique ingredients to their skin every day.
And, when you check the label on your favorite lotions, notice how many DOZENS of items there are in the ingredients list — many of which you can’t pronounce.
Those mystery words can be a hazard to your health. Moreover, not all the ingredients will necessarily be listed on the label. Here are a few other things to be aware of:
• No pre-market safety testing is required because these products are used on the outside of the body.
• The word “Natural” on the label doesn’t necessarily mean that all the ingredients are natural and nontoxic.
• Note how often propylene glycol occurs as an ingredient. Did you know it is the main ingredient in antifreeze?
Research your products. The more you know, the more the better decisions you can make.
Reference: www.ewg.org
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