About my product raves

Philosophy products have done wonderful things for my skin.  They do not have SLSs in them which is a great start, but sweet jesus you should see the other toxic chemicals in them.  Here is a quick list I found of the top 5 toxins that you should look out for.

Parabens: These preservatives come in several forms (methyl, ethyl, propyl, benzyl and butyl) and have been found in breast cancer tumors — though the link to cancer has yet to be substantiated. Parabens are found practically everywhere. Really, spend five minutes in your bathroom today and you’ll find parabens lurking in products in the medicine cabinet, the shower, and your makeup bag.

 

Aluminum and friends: Aluminum should be wrapped around sandwiches and not absorbed into the body where, as I mentioned earlier, it has been connected to Alzheimer’s disease. But aluminum is a key ingredient in antiperspirant and may look like any of these on a label: aluminum chlorohydrate, aluminum zirconium tetrachlorohydrex gly or any other aluminum compound.

 

Triclosan: Sounds like a toilet bowl cleaner, but it’s really a chemical that is classified as a pesticide by the FDA. It’s thought to contain carcinogenic contaminants and is stored in body fat. Also look for triclosan in antibacterial soaps.

 

Talc: This seemingly benign duster of baby bottoms is often contaminated with asbestos (which is carcinogenic). The catch? The amount of asbestos in talc is unregulated, so you don’t know how much asbestos you’re in for when you buy products containing talc. 

 

Propelyn glycol: As a “penetration enhancer,” propelyn glycol sounds as if it should be sold with Viagra, but it is actually believed to be a neurotoxin that may cause kidney or liver damage.

Let's start with parabens.  In everything, literally everything.  Lotions, shampoos, face products.   They mimic estrogen and may possibly play a role in breast cancer and fertility issues.  Nice, right?

Aluminum is one that I am not sure I can totally rid out of my daily routine.  I love my secret.

One not on the list but an obvious is Sodium Lauryl Sulfate.  It's not only a possible carcinogen, but it's also extremely crappy for your hair.  This one can also mimc estrogen.  

The rest are just as shitty and all over the damn place.   Baby powder anyone?  Well you obviously can not rid yourself of all of these but I am just putting them out there.   Why do I even think about these now?  The toxic ovary comment from the RE.  I started researching what I put on my body and it is just amazing.   Now, I highly doubt that any of these lead to my crappy eggs, but hey living healthier can't hurt now can it.