Monday, December 1, 2008

Are Chemicals In Your Normal Beauty Routine Damaging Your Health?

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.

Did you know that many beauty products that are used every day could be dangerous or cause skin damage? There are even toothpastes manufactured with such poor ingredients that they have been shown to be a health risk.

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.

A happier body makes for healthier skin; doing away with harsh chemical cleansers in your daily routine will make you feel and look great. Acne may diminish and people may begin to notice that you are positively glowing.

Manufacturers are beginning to see the light and understand that many people are turning to nature for answers to their beauty needs. For this reason, they are introducing the ingredients in their own products. When you decide, you want to feel and look, better you should look into all natural products. - 15275

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