Ten Harmful
Ingredients We Would Never Use in Our Skincare Products and Why
It’s no secret that our Nourishe Skincare range is 100%
natural and that’s because we are proud advocators of good health and
wellbeing. We would never, ever use the
following products in our natural skin care range and when we tell you why
you’ll be both horrified and relieved.
Horrified because you’ll be wondering why some personal care
products are even allowed to have these ingredients and relieved because our
natural skin care range is all about natural goodness.
Now for the reveal …
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Isopropanol - used as penetration enhancer this
particular nasty is highly toxic and is even found in antifreeze! Shocking stuff we know. As our skin is our largest organ and any
product we use on our skin is absorbed and filtered through the body you have
to take good care not to rub in awful chemicals and toxins like this.
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Parabens - another chemical cocktail ingredient that
can enter the endocrine system affecting oestrogens and can be
carcinogenic. We all want to look
beautiful and youthful but we shouldn’t be exposed to such harmful hazards in
the process.
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Artificial fragrances and Petroleum/Petrochemicals -
First of all using artificial fragrances to us is just absolutely ridiculous
with all the amazing natural essential oils available what would you rather have
- fake or real? Artificial is never
healthy and it may smell nice but the fact is they’re just not safe and
effective. Go 100% natural all the way.
These types of ingredients completely muck up the body’s natural moisture
balance and ironically enough create flaky, dry skin and not only that they can
cause and be the reason for headaches , mood swings, dizziness and skin
irritation. Nice (not!) Plus one more nasty side effect - very common
trigger for asthma attacks.
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Propylene glycol - another chemical laden ingredient
used as a moisture penetration enhancer.
These synthetically processed products are even found with wonderful
natural sounding names so beware; some marketing genius thinks it’s funny
playing around with titles and glib bylines but the fact is the side effects of
this are allergic reactions, hives and eczema.
Be a well informed consumer and look for natural skin care products that
provides natural essential nutrients and you can’t go wrong.
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PVP/VA Copolymer - yes, we do get up on our soap box
about toxic ingredients and we are never going to apologise for that and nor
should we - heck this particular damaging ingredient can stop the skin
breathing and have a harmful affect on the lungs.
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Sodium lauryl/laureth sulfates - for hundreds of years
botanicals (plant based ingredients) have been used as a wonderful healer in
personal care products and then along came the chemist and created harsh
surfactants like these which can cause dryness and allergic reactions. Botanicals have regenerating powers your skin
adores so why not make the most of them?
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Synthetic or artificial colours - we’re so naive to the
fact that because a product looks pearly white it must be good for you; not
so. These artificial ingredients may
look good but they’re bad and can be carcinogenic. If you truly want fresh and healthy, natural
ingredients gives you beautiful skin without any of the preservatives
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Toluene - another nasty skin and respiratory tract
irritant which can also be linked to liver damage and check this out; it is an
industrial solvent found in the manufacturing of paint. Please let it stop!
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Last but never least, we never, ever, ever test
products on animals. This should have
been outlawed years ago!
As a holistic health care provider, like those in the
medical profession, we see a lot of people who aren’t well and who need
help. We apply the law of nature and the
profession of holistic care to help them get back to their full health and that
covers everything from consulting to nourishment plans right through to the
healing properties of our cleverly designed all-natural skin care. Not a drop of chemicals to be seen.
Did you know? …
It’s not just me and other holistic health care providers
who are concerned about all these chemicals and toxins in your skin care and
personal care products. According to
research as at 2014 the EU had banned 1300 ingredients in various beauty
products, whilst the USA had only banned 11 at the same time.
Ingredients likes salicylic acid used on pimples because of
it’s links to salicylate poisoning and Reye’s Syndrome in children and young
adults. Natural skin care and natural tonics to eliminate pimples are
guaranteed safe and effective; two very important guidelines to follow for you
and the whole family.
And our men should be just as worried to because this nasty
is pure evil - butylparaben which is another preservative. It’s crime to humanity? Commonly found in
beauty products it’s accused of making men sterile.
Isn’t it about time you took your health seriously? We’ve been lead down a very dark path but
it’s not too late. You can use
rejuvenating and nutritious natural skin care that has no nasty side effects
that is untainted by dreadful, poisonous ingredients.
Where can you find them?
We have a whole range of amazing natural skincare products that will
stimulate your body’s own healing process and provide all the natural nutrients
your body needs. Visit our website today at www.nourisheskincare.co.nz to discover more.
Posted by
Serina Gardner
Hi I’m Serina, I am a medical herbalist and naturopath.
I began creating skincare with my sister when I was 9 years old, trying our best to make wonderful smelling perfumes, however sadly for us they never quite came out the way we envisioned!
The love for making my own skincare however grew and through my teen years I made all of my own hair and body masks and what ever else I could find recipes for.
By my late teens-early twenties, I was working in a natural skin care shop helping the customers and training the other staff in the benefits of essential oils for therapeutic purposes and the beneficial uses in skincare.
I continued to follow my passion by making oil based skincare in 2006 that I used throughout my pregnancy, and this created the basis of the products I sell today.
In my late twenties I decided to return to school and complete my Bachelor of Natural Medicine, qualifying me to become a naturopath and a medical herbalist. Partly I did this to continue my love of natural skincare but also to help people with a holistic approach to their health.
Today with my long-time passionate love affair with natural skincare, I incorporate helping people gain insights towards incorporating better nutrition into their life. I show them how important it is to support your internal organs, as well as your skin. I now see clients as a Naturopath and Medical Herbalist helping people explore the possibilities of what glowing health internally and externally is really about.
My passion still lies with skin, but now it includes the link with digestive health.
I hope you enjoy my products as much as I do, and if you would like to book a Naturopathy or Medical Herbalist appointment to help support your body to optimal health please contact me.
info@nourisheskincare.co.nz or +64 0274 716 571