Oooooh, I love to talk about beauty products! Here’s a few tips for step two: Always read the ingredient list on any product you buy and avoid:
- Parabens (methyl-, ethyl-, propyl-, butyl-, and isobutyl-)
- Fragrance
- Polyethylene Glycol (PEG)
- Sodium Laurel Sulfate (SLS) and Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulfate (SLES)
- DEH, DEA, MEA, TEA & DEA
- Quaternary Ammonium Compounds (Quats)
- Carbomer 934, 940, 941, 960, 961C
- Talc
Check pages 22-27 of Gorgeously Green for more detailed information about which ingredients to avoid. You can also visit Cosmetics Database and enter a product or brand to check out its Environmental Working Group hazard rating.
I regularly review different green products, so keep checking in.
July 13th, 2010 at 9:27 am
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August 4th, 2010 at 5:26 am
I make most of my skin care products and also LOVE Young Living’s skin/body care products. Please go to my website http://www.YoungLiving.org/Mary
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