Monday, December 1, 2008

Women Apply 175 Chemicals Daily On Average! Need an alternative?

By Jemma Rivera

A lot of women do not realize the amount of toxic chemicals that they place on their skin every day. What is worse however is that it is happening several times daily. You may not know that many beauty and health products that you have used since you were a child might actually be harming you.

Simple everyday products such as bar soap, foundation and even make-up that many women use every day can damage skin if not used with caution. You may be surprised to learn that something as common as toothpaste can be made of inferior materials and actually be unhealthy.

All the products above have one thing in common; they are applied to your skin. One thing you should understand about skin is, it is has pores. Through these pores, chemicals can enter the body. I'm sure you have heard about medical patches such as those used when quitting smoking. These patches transmit medication through the skin. When applying beauty products the same process occurs, except you do not want many of these chemicals in your body.

If you were to break down some of the products that you use on a daily basis to see exactly what chemicals are involved, you would no doubt be surprised. Chemicals found in many scented products we use can have ill effects on many people. This can include ailments such as allergic rashes, sneezing, headaches, hyperactivity, irritability, depression and even skin discoloration.

Other symptoms have also been reported like dizziness, vomiting and cold like symptoms. Remember we are only talking about the fragrance chemicals at this point. The key ingredients begin to look more ominous by the minute.

With all these possible ill effects from some of the minor ingredients in the products that we use daily, it is no wonder that more people are seeking out all natural alternatives. By going with all natural products, you lessen your chances of having to deal with the symptoms listed above.

Your skin will be much healthier and you will be happier when you eliminate the chemicals from your cleansing regimen. You will also find that your skin will have a healthy glow and acne or breakout problems may start to clear up.

There are a great number of manufactures that are realising that people prefer to use natural products and therefore, are incorporating this into the products that they offer to their customers. If you want to feel healthier and have better skin you should consider switching to all natural products. - 15438

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