There are several ingredeints in skin care products that may irritate our skin and cause dryness, redness, itchiness and/or inflammation.
Keep an eye out for the following synthetic nasties which are known skin irritants:
Sodium Lauryl Suplphate - used to froth many products such as shampoos, shower gels, toothpastes, etc. It is a known irritant and only used in products that are immediately washed off the skin. Can damage the protective outer layer of the skin and is absorbed deeply within the skin tissue. Has a very drying effect on the skin.
Petrolatum Products such as mineral oils and petroleum jelly - these cover the skin in a layer like glad wrap, so the skin can't breath or function properly. This often casues the skin to then dry and crack.
Fragrances - 50-200 ingredients in a single fragrance, the second biggest group of skin allergens
Chemical Preservatives - parabens are one of the primary causes of contact dermatitis
These are all well known skin irritants yet are still allowed to be used as ingredients in products that are readily avaliable, are cheap and are used on our bodies several times a day.
Look at your ingredient lists of your everyday products and avoid these, for the health of your skin. Choose a more natural body product and your skin and body will thank you.
Visit the fantastic Skin Deep website and find out more about any ingredient in your body care products and assess yourself how safe it really is.
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