Resources and links I mention in this episode:
My favorite skincare products that have 100% safe and skin enhancing ingredients.
As a reminder, toxins are everywhere. In the air we breathe, in the food we eat, in our cleaning products, in our furniture and items we bring into our home…and in our skincare products.
Skin Care - Why it’s time to detox your routine!
My motto is that we need to reduce our exposure wherever we can.
Depending on the size of the molecule, the ingredients in our products can be absorbed through our skin and into our bloodstream. These ingredients can often be harmful, like endocrine disruptors or carcinogenic. We need to limit our exposure to harmful ingredients in order to limit our overall body burden.
Most people think that if something is sold in stores, then it must be safe. Unfortunately, that’s just not true. I’ve shared about the lack of regulations before and some ingredients to watch out for include parabens, sodium laurryl sulfate, mineral oil, phthalates, oxybenzone, and triclosan.
When I first switched to toxin-free living, skin care was lower on my list. But when you consider how often we use skincare, often multiple times per day, this should really be a priority.
Many people think we need harsh chemicals in our skincare for them to work. I disagree. There are some great products that have safe ingredients that do wonders for minimizing the effects of aging and protecting and moisturizing the skin. Many of the harmful ingredients in conventional skincare products aren’t even active ingredients that improve the skin. They are often just preservatives and fillers.
I get this question a lot, so I thought I’d share my personal routine.
Morning:
Evening;
If you’re curious about what kind of safe skincare routine would be perfect for you, I’m happy to answer any questions and recommend a routine specifically for your type of skin and daily routine. Just email me at megan@detox.design.
