Posted by Lana on Mar 17, 2010 in Featured, Mama and Baby, Organic | 2 comments
Hot weather is just around the corner. I don’t know about you, but I’m ready for sun and fun! However, I am alarmed at discovering that most sunscreens on the market don’t have appropriate UV protection and contain harmful chemicals. Even the ones that say “broad spectrum” are lacking in keeping harmful UVA rays from penetrating our skin. Some good news: I just read that new preparations such as micronized titanium dioxide are less conspicuous on the skin and offer substantial protection against both UVA and UVB. There is some controversy surrounding titanium dioxide – Click here to read a short summary.
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Posted by Lana on Mar 5, 2010 in Beauty, Featured, Mama and Baby, Organic | 0 comments
It seems like lately that society is being bombarded with chemical scares. First, the lead paint issue, then BPA, now Parabens and Phthalates. I for one, am taking notes on all of this because when it comes right down to it; I’m not taking any chances for my childrens’ sake. I started researching this topic about two years ago when I first became pregnant with my first son. In addition to replacing my health and beauty products for myself, I also made sure that once my son was born, I would use only organic, chemical free products on him.
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In lay terms, Parabens act as a preservative in cosmetics, lotions, shampoos, and many other products to reduce the chance of contamination of bacteria, mold, and fungi. Sounds simple enough, right? Where the issue is being raised is concerning Parabens acting as estrogenic compounds. Basically, the body treats Parabens as hormones, thus disrupting the endocrine system, increasing cancer risks. Parabens have been in our products for years, but it’s use is coming to the forefront because now Scientists are wondering if the accumulation of these estrogenic compounds in our system really is a bigger threat than once believed.
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It seems like lately that society is being bombarded with chemical scares. First, the lead paint issue, then BPA, now Parabens and Phthalates. I for one, am taking notes on all of this because when it comes right down to it; I’m not taking any chances for my childrens’ sake. I started researching this topic about two years ago when I first became pregnant with my first son. In addition to replacing my health and beauty products for myself, I also made sure that once my son was born, I would use only organic, chemical free products on him.
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