The skin care product industry is a highly competitive multi-million dollar arena. Cosmetic products are being created each day with claims of being natural and organic. While some companies may have a few natural skin glows in their products, it is important to know that whatever goes on your skin will ultimately go in your skin. With that being said you must be aware of certain offending agents that can cause your body a great deal of harm. Your skin is the biggest organ that you have and is also partly responsible for the elimination of wastes from your body. If you clog your pores or put the wrong ingredient on your body you may spend an unnecessarily extended period of time trying to rectify the wrong doing. When you fail to eliminate wastes through the proper elimination channels your skin is the safety net used to eradicate all those toxins that your digestive tract could not expel.
Why is it of the utmost relevance to focus on your skin? Unlike your skin when you consume food, your body possesses enzymes in your saliva and stomach to help break the food down. However, the moment you decide to apply something to your skin, there is no filtering system available to break down the chemical agents present in the substance that you used. Consequently, the substances enter directly into your bloodstream and organs. It is almost equivalent to taking prescription drugs in the aspect of the side or after effects of the poisons that remain in the body for years after the consumption of the drug.
One of the most common errors that people make when they have skin issues is that they believe that topical skin products are the answer. In using these skin products under the auspices of healing they end up doing more harm than good. Only because these products have HIDDEN OFFENDING AGENTS that enter the body. What are some of the top hidden agents of which people are not aware? Below is a list of three toxic agents found in skin care products.
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate.
This chemical is the leading ingredient used in virtually all soaps, shampoos and cleansers. It has been known to cause skin irritation and eye irritation. You may also find SLS in several of the industrial cleaners and detergents.
Sodium Laureth Sulfate.
Very similar to SLS but it is considered a little less calamitous. This substance also irritates the skin but has been known to have carcinogen dioxane (precursor for cancer) and provokes hair loss.
Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate.
This is the third surfactant variation most often put into cosmetic products and cleansers to make foam. Whenever you foam up with your shampoo just remember that your foam was produced by ALS.
Do not be alarmed when you have skin issues. Skin issues mean that your body is eliminating toxins. When you can’t use the toilet your skin is the next available eliminative channel. The principal lesson here is to realize that having clean blood equates to having clear and clean skin. The moment you notice a rash or skin issue present, just understand that your blood needs to be cleansed. This is not the moment for artificial topical agents to be used.
Here is a list of some of the most commonly used skin products.
- Lipstick or Chapstick
- Lotions and Creams
- Shampoos or Conditioners
- Oils
- Lanolin – Waxy substance from wool bearing animals
- Noxema – Facial cleansing agent
- Deodorant
Using artificial skin products is a quick way to invite illnesses. You willingly allow chemicals into your bloodstream thereby poisoning your organs. Oftentimes you will get sick and not know the cause. It can be rather confusing because the last place that you would expect to get sick would be through your beloved cosmetic products. Choosing all natural cosmetic products is a better route. The rule is, if you can’t eat it then it should not be used on your skin. That simplifies the entire situation for those that may have an issue figuring out what they may use from this point on. Jojoba oil, marula oil, avocado, coconut, aloe vera, shea butter, olive oil and cocoa butter are some of the best natural ingredients that people use as cosmetic products.
