So, as you may already know, I’m on a journey to attain and advocate a healthier lifestyle for myself and others. During this journey, I’ve realized there’s a lot of learning to do and work to be done to build awareness and make sound choices regarding which products to use in our everyday lives. If you have read any of my other blogs, you are familiar with the fact that there hasn't been a major federal law passed regulating personal care products (makeup, skincare, body products, deodorant, baby shampoo, toothpaste, etc.) since 1938. The U.S. currently has only banned 30 hazardous product ingredients compared to the E.U.’s ban of 1,400. Considering there are 80,000+ chemicals in products on the market today, we have some pretty significant work to do to ensure we are not ingesting these products and passing the harmful effects to our future or present children.
Now, let’s address those products on your shelf, shall we? For starters, Beautycounter has committed to a health and safety standard that goes well beyond what’s legally required in the United States. Their never list that restricts over 1,800 ingredients from their cosmetic product ingredient list is a great tool for eliminating products that contain the ingredients found within.
There are also a few handy tools available when it comes to scanning your favorite products for potential toxic chemicals or hazardous ingredients. (insert your favorite apps, websites, or tools and what you love about them here). The free Think Dirty - Shop Clean mobile app lets you scan a product’s barcode and, if it is found in their database, it is instantly categorized as “clean” or “dirty”. If the product is unsafe, the app will suggest safer products to purchase. How easy is that?
Committing to seeking a deeper awareness of what we’re putting into our bodies is necessary to avoid exacerbating existing or potential health issues. In order to do so, we must stop solely relying on the government’s existing regulations to protect our health, safety, and well-being. It’s time to wake up and do better.
To learn more about the benefits of a clean beauty lifestyle, please visit my Goodness Greenish YouTube channel.