Don’t be afraid to try something new! Creating something from scratch and calling it your own is the best part about being creative.
It may take a bit of work, but in the end, it is glorious and you will feel glorious!
Time to get creative!!
Have you ever considered creating your own bath bomb – DIY style?
]]>It may take a bit of work, but in the end, it is glorious and you will feel glorious!
Time to get creative!!
Have you ever considered creating your own bath bomb – DIY style?
Not the unicorn styled bath bombs that are coloured and make your skin look like a glitter party, but the ones that feel great, smell great and are created with natural household products.
These bath bombs make you feel like a unicorn, not look like one!
With summer coming to a close and fall here to stay, a bath bomb is the best way to relax after a long day!
INGREDIENTS
1 1/4 cups cup of Baking soda or Bicarbonate of Soda
1/2 cup of Citric acid
2-6 tsp of Almond Oil or Apricot kernel oil
1/4 cup of Oatmeal
1/2-2tbs tbs of Water
10-15 drops of fragrance oil or essential oil
DIRECTIONS
Combine the dry ingredients in a bowl and stir until well mixed.
Drizzle in almond oil and stir until mixture is moistened. Add more oil and fragrance and stir until well mixed.
If the mixture is crumbly then add more oil or a dash of water.
Roll the mixture into a ball using your hands or press it into a lightly oiled mold. (Use a bath bomb mold or a chocolate mold)
Let it slip out from the mold and then put the ball/shape on a sheet of wax paper and leave it to dry till it is hard. It may take several days.
Store them in an airtight container. Use 1 bath bomb per bath.
Some other natural DIY Bath bomb ideas!
Take a look at our Bath Bombs!
Achey Muscle all natural Bath Bomb
Lovinder All Natural Bath Bomb
Oatmeal and Coconut All Natural Bath Bomb
Keep an eye out for our bath bomb workshop!
Thank you Craftbits.com for this great Bath Bomb recipe!!
]]>Summer; warm, sunny and endless fun in the sun. It’s nearly impossible to turn down a day at the beach or enjoy a lazy afternoon on a patio with your favourite summer drink in hand.
In the moment it truly is the best way to spend your time, but upon returning home, your skin wished you had relaxed under the umbrella or found some shade on the patio.
]]>In the moment it truly is the best way to spend your time, but upon returning home, your skin wished you had relaxed under the umbrella or found some shade on the patio.
We have all been there! Itchy, irritated and dried out skin. The kind of irritation that even a hot shower can’t relieve.
As the Canadian summer has finally arrived (after that long, long, long winter), it may be time to invest in some products that will ease your soon-to-be dry skin. There's no better time to be proactive than right now.
Simple Summer Skin Care Routine
Step 1: Cleanse
On a regular basis (no matter the time of year) it is important to keep your skin clean. During the summer it is even more crucial to maintain this routine, as sweat can build up. Letting sweat sit on your face can be detrimental to your skin. Sweat carries all the grime that has settled into your pores throughout the day. This can lead to breakouts and irritated skin. Also, it just doesn't feel great…
Juji Skin carries two facial cleansers which can help maintain a healthy summer glow, while keeping unwanted grime out of your pores.
Grapefruit & Lemon Gentle Face Wash
This face wash is unique as it was created without water, artificial fragrance or preservatives. It's minimal but effective ingredient profile gently cleanses and removes makeup, without drying or irritating skin. This foaming facial cleanser can be used on all skin types and is gentle enough for those who may be a little more than sun kissed.
Oatmeal & Coconut Facial Cleansing Grains
Is your skin craving a gentle and ultra moisturizing cleanser? Then consider Juji Skin’s Oatmeal & Coconut Facial Cleansing Grains. This product can be used as a daily facial cleanser or as a mask ( it can be mixed with water, oil or yogurt) which would be ideal if you couldn't find that beach umbrella. Perfect for all skin types and recommended for dry, irritated or sensitive skin.
Step 2: Hydrate
Now that your skin is clean and glowing, it is time to indulge a little and apply some hydration. Consider applying organic plant oils to your skin after a long day out in the sun.
Hydrate - 98% Organic Daily Facial Serum
Juji Skin’s Hydrate serum is an organic, non-greasy and quickly absorbing facial moisturizer. Hydrate helps with skin cell regeneration, reduction in the appearance of scars and fine lines, improvement in skin colour and tone and even improves adult acne and breakout issues. One application of Hydrate in the morning is all you need to stay moisturized all day.
Step 3: Moisturize
There is nothing more satisfying after a day of fun in the sun than a hot (or cool!) bath or shower, and the application of your favourite moisturizer. The right moisturizer will cool your burnt skin and start the healing process. That is why it is so important to use organic leave-on products! The best skin care products are multi-purpose, and are used to not only treat, but also to heal and improve your beautiful skin.
French Lavender or Shea and Grapefruit Organic Body Butter
Juji Skin’s organic body butters are fast absorbing, easy to apply and contain 95% organic ingredients. Both body butters contain organic shea butter and organic safflower seed oil which provides skin with outstanding moisturizing properties. The Shea & Grapefruit Body Butter includes a blend of citrus essential oils which leaves skin smelling crisp and clean, while the Lavender Body Butter contains lavender essential oil, which is soothing and healing for all skin types.
Step 4: Sunscreen
Although Juji Skin does not yet make sunscreen, there are many companies that have formulated and sell non-toxic and safer sunscreens for the whole family. Here at Juji, we personally prefer large hats and lots of shade rather than apply questionable ingredient sunscreen, but sometimes sunscreen is a necessity and in these cases we are lucky to have it. Just be sure to do your research first, as even the most trusted brands can have major issues with formulation (Banana Boat, The Honest Company).
Are looking to experiment with some natural and organic products this summer?
Try out some other products from Juji Skin
Coconut & Lime Deodorant Cream
This deodorant is 75% organic and 100% natural! And it really, truly works. Apply when just out of the shower or whenever you're feeling 'not so fresh'. Juji's Coconut & Lime Deodorant not only keeps the stink at bay, but also kills it on contact. Instant shower!
Stay proactive this summer!
]]>No one loved smelly candles and hand soap more than I did. I remember going to the states and Bath and Body Works was number one on my hit list. I loved all the seasonal smells, colors and products. But then something started happening to me.
Over the years, I found that more and more, I was becoming unable to tolerate these fragrances. When being exposed to them, I was starting to get headaches, and over time found I was sensitive to artificial fragrance in skin and hair care products, scented candles, 'air fresheners', and especially perfumes.
I had become scent sensitive. When I think back to my 20's, smoking was actually allowed in bars in Canada (which shows my age ). But no matter how many Gin and Tonic's I had, or what time I finally arrived home after the most amazing nights of tomfoolery with my BFF's, I always had to take a shower before going to bed. Nothing was as bad as waking up hungover, reeking of cigarette smoke, perfume, and hairspray. OMG just the thought of it is giving me a mini-migraine!
So cutting out scent was a natural decision for me. And when I started to investigate the ingredients in skin care products and make-up (which was one of the reasons that led me to create Juji Skin) I was horrified to learn that it can take over 1000 chemicals to formulate a fragrance. Yes you read that right. 1000 chemicals. So although the line on your product will just say 'Fragrance' or 'Parfum' or Scent', that one word is hiding potentially thousands of ingredients that legally don't need to be listed.
Now think about how many products you use a day (skin care, make up, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, hair care, deodorant - and this is all before you leave for work). And then multiply that by 1000. Would you still feel safe using these products? Putting them on your skin? Or inhaling them every time you took a breath? Would you still buy it? I bet the answer is a resounding 'NO!. But unfortunately that is what is happening if you are using anything in your house or on your body that includes any type of artificial fragrance.
So what is a girl to do ??? Don't worry, I have answers for you. Like everything in life, moderation is the key. So you don't have to get rid of everything with fragrance, but little changes over time make big differences. The following tips will make the adjustment easier, and the next thing you know you will be a fragrance nazi, just like me!
The answer is Essential Oils. Essential Oils are extracted, generally by steam distillation, from plants. They are used for many things, including scenting quality skin care products, natural perfumes, and household cleaning items.
When shopping for essential oils, be sure to find a reputable company that sells them ( hint: don't order anything from Amazon) and research how the oil is extracted. Steam extraction is best, but there are also other extractions including chemical. I only use steam extracted essential oils in my skin care products and diffuser, and use as many organic essential oils as I can. Organic varieties are the ultimate as these plants have not been subject to fertilizers or pesticides.
So although you won't be able to find essential oils that smell like raspberry, or strawberry, or cherry (and any product that does is NOT a natural product) many citrus fruits can have essential oils extracted from their rinds, and they smell amazing. There are literally hundreds of essential oils available and I guarantee you will find something you like.
I am obsessed with essential oil diffusers. They are all the rage right now, and with good reason. Diffusers allow you to add the essential oils you like to a water basin, and the water is transformed into a vapour that fills the room with clean, therapeutic, healthy smells.
I have also replaced my scented candles with the led-free, unscented variety. Traditional candles include tons of fragrance, and although you are not ingesting these chemicals, you and your family are inhaling them every time you take a breath (which is between 17,000 and 30,000 times a day). And it's not only candles, it is all wax-based, electric candle warmers as well. And air fresheners. And don't even get me started on Febreze (gag).
So with these two options, you can still safely (and very affordably) have your candles and your smells. Problem solved !
Because I am scent sensitive, I never wear perfume, use hair spray, or use any other skin care products but the ones I make in my line. It's not easy being green, but luckily my body tells me when it doesn't like something and so far it hasn't led me astray. My hair may not always look runway ready, but it is amazing what a little coconut oil can do to add texture and style.
Your body may not be as sensitive as mine, but it is still being subject to all the same chemicals in our environment. I don't need studies to understand that the amount of harmful toxins we are exposed to daily is very dangerous. Cancer has been on the rise for years, and although I don't believe it is due to one thing in particular, I do believe it is because of the excessive amount of toxic exposure that surrounds every minute of our day. Cancer causing chemicals are in our food, in our air, and in everything we put on our skin. But it doesn't have to be this way, and this is where smart and educated choices come in.
Please take some time to do the research for yourself. And know that there are amazing and healthy alternatives to fragrance all around you. Healthy skin care is minimal ingredient and never has parfum, fragrance, or scent listed on the ingredient list. Look for a small, reputable, independent business when searching for skin care products and start purchasing from them instead of from large conglomerates. Local skintrepreneurs who focus on all natural and organic skin care are making clean, custom products for customers because they are passionate about what they do and most (like me) have a story behind why they do what they do. They should also have the flexibility and knowledge to create custom products just for you and your individual skin needs.
Unfortunately money is the most powerful tool you have to change the world. And when you stop purchasing products that are unethical and harmful to humans, animals, and the planet, change will happen faster than you can blink. Large companies are already starting to suffer and are reevaluating their whole business strategies due to falling sales which is a direct result of increased consumer knowledge. And knowledge is power.
If you have any questions about fragrance, essential oils or all natural skin care, please do not hesitate to contact me at allison@jujiskin.com and, as always, you can order the cleanest and freshest skin care products on the planet via Juji Skin, located in lovely London, Ontario, Canada.
So stay green my friends! And I hope this information helps you to move towards a more natural, healthy and empowering lifestyle.
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After enjoying a gloriously long and warm fall, old man winter has arrived in Canada and is suddenly slapping us in the face with cold, dry air. This type of weather immediately sucks moisture from your skin, and causes it to quickly become dry, itchy, red and flakey.
Skin is fascinating. It is the largest organ on our bodies, and is also made up of several different parts including water, protein, lipids (fats), and different minerals and chemicals. Skin also regenerates itself approximately every 27 days, with keratinocyte cells moving from the bottom layer of the epidermis to the top.
The top layer of the skin (the stratum corneum) is very important to the skin's appearance. It provides protection, keeps skin hydrated, and significantly contributes to skin radiance, evenness of color, and smoothness.This is also the layer that skin care products act on, as most products are unable to penetrate deeper into the dermis due to molecule size (keep this in mind when watching commercials for products that claim to be able to replace collagen or elastin. Although these products may include these ingredients, they are totally ineffective for replacing lost collagen or elastin, despite the company's claims).
So now that we know a bit about the skin, the following information can help you get through the winter with hydrated, plump and glowing skin.
Increase Internal Water Content - There are many reasons skin becomes dry, some external (weather) and some internal (diet). Dry skin is characterized by the lack of moisture in the stratum corneum. Cold weather contributes to excessive water being evaporated off the skin which contributes to extreme dryness, cracks, fissures, wrinkles, fine lines and roughness.
Water is the main plasticizer of the skin, and when levels are low, cracks and fissures occur. Dry skin is a result of decreased water content in the stratum corneum, and decreased water content eventually leads to skin roughness. The water content of skin needs to be greater than 10%, so staying hydrated and maintaining a healthy diet are basic things you can do to ensure your skin, and body, are as healthy as possible.
Avoid Hot Water - Even though we all love hot showers, hot water is not good for skin, especially facial skin. All water is drying, as it washes away the sebum that helps to provide a protective layer on our face, but hot water strips the sebum faster than warm water. Sebum creates a lipid-based occlusive film on the skin, which has an effect on hydration by preventing water evaporation and transepidermal water loss (TEWL). Also if you are combining water with any type of cleanser or soap (yes, even cold processed) the chemical reaction that happens affects the PH of the product you are washing with. So you may be exposing your skin to products that have a PH of 8.5-10, which is far too alkaline. If your skin is dry, sensitive, and you suffer from eczema,, this may be why.
In fact, according to a 2010 study published in the British Journal of Dermatology that tracked women's skin over an eight-year period, women with an alkaline stratum corneum (the skin's outermost layer) developed more fine lines and crow's-feet—and were more prone to sun damage—than those with acidic skin.
So when showering, avoid direct contact of water with your face and cool the temperature down while cleansing. Also choose a cleanser that compliments your skin type. For example, cold process soap is ok for oily skin, but can be very drying for dry skin. This is because soap strips the sebum from your skin, and if you have dry skin this is the last thing you want. For dry skin cleansing, try colloidal oatmeal or milk powders. Oat lipids help decrease TEWL and can safely be integrated into a daily skin care regimen for cleansing, moisturizing and providing protection. If you don't want to DIY your cleanser, Juji Skin has Oatmeal and Coconut Facial Cleansing Grains. Also I've read rave reviews about the oil cleansing method, for both dry and oily skin. I have not tried this yet, but if you are interested be sure to research which oils are best for your skin type.
Safely Exfoliate - Exfoliation is important too, especially in the winter because the dry and cold weather can cause skin cells to dry out and accumulate on the surface of the skin. This leads to a dull complexion, and can make fine lines and wrinkles stand out even more.
There are so many natural products you can use to exfoliate with. Using a fine, moisturizing facial polish once or twice a week will help remove any dead skin cells from your face and promote healthy cell turnover. Make sure that the exfoliant has very small particles, as larger ones (even the size of granulated sugar) can actually tear your facial skin. Good examples of safe exfoliants are super-fine sugars, baking soda, finely ground oatmeal and bean powders, and various clays.
If you want to DIY your face scrub, there are many good recipes on-line. These scrub recipes are fun to make, should be toxin-free, and you can get most of the ingredients in the grocery store. Keep in mind that DIY scrubs will only last a few days, depending on what you have in them. Professionally formulated scrubs like Juji Skin's Activated Charcoal Scrub have longer shelf lives, but avoid scrubs with a list of ingredients that you can't understand as most are full of preservatives and unnecessary toxic chemicals.
Moisturize Naturally and Frequently - There are so many moisturizers on the market, it is hard to choose which ones to use, especially if you are looking for something more natural. Most products have a slew of toxic ingredients and preservatives, which can irritate and even further dry out your skin (ie: alcohol). And because this is a natural skin care blog, I would highly suggest to stay away from anything mainstream. Most of these products are formulated with a high content of water, as it is the cheapest filler to use. And if water is used, multiple preservatives must be used, some of which are linked to cancer.
The good news is that plant, fruit, nut and vegetable oils can keep your skin hydrated and protected, while they also plump up the stratum corneum which helps to diminish fine lines and wrinkles. These ingredients help with TEWL as they are occlusive agents. Good examples of natural occlusive agents are Argan Oil, Safflower Oil, Borage Seed Oil, Olive Oil and Jojoba Oil. Using products that include 100% active ingredients and no fillers is your best bet, especially if it is an organic product. Any water or filler in the product will decrease efficacy. Juji Skin has two amazing organic facial serums Hydrate and Restore that both help with dry skin and plump up fine lines and wrinkles.
Another amazing and natural skin moisturizer is shea butter. Shea butter comes from shea nuts, and is hailed for its protective and emollient properties. It's not greasy like coconut oil, and shea butter has high amounts of unsaponifiable matter, Vitamin E and other natural active elements. It is often used as a natural moisturizing agent for the skin as it penetrates deeply into the dermis and leaves a smooth, satiny finish.
Look for face balms or natural moisturizers that include high amounts of organic shea butter, along with other organic vegetable and plant oils. When applied to clean skin, these balms are excellent at sealing in moisture and are non-comedogenic, so they do not clog pores and should not cause breakouts.
You will probably need to moisturize more frequently in the winter, and the more you moisturize, the more prevention you are taking against future lines and wrinkles.
As always, Juji Skin has great products that can help with dry skin issues. We are also available for any questions or concerns you may have with your skin and would love to hear from you.
Even though winter can be challenging, try to enjoy the season. After all, is there anything more beautiful than falling snow on a quiet, peaceful winter's night?
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Vitamin E is a great addition to skincare products. It is a natural antioxidant with a full spectrum of tocopherols, which will extend the shelf-life of oils. It has high vitamin A content and works great as a skin emollient, and although it can help to extend the shelf life of products it is not a preservative.
Grapefruit Seed Extract was once thought to have broad spectrum coverage, and has become increasingly popular as a 'natural' preservative in skin care. However, it has been found to be laced with preservatives (including parabens) by manufacturers. Knowing that GSE could potentially include parabens is terrifying to me, and I will never use this ingredient in any of my products. Scarily, I have found this ingredient in multiple 'all-natural' and 'organic' skin care products so keep your eyes peeled when reading ingredient lists. So the claim that GSE is a natural preservative is not only false, but it could contain the very preservatives that you are trying most to avoid.
Rosemary Anti-Oxidant is another ingredient added to natural products, and is composed of caprylic/caprict triglycerides. This ingredient is used in various oils to prolong their shelf lives, so although it is a good stabilizing ingredient, it is not a preservative either.
Alcohol is the only all-natural product that has the potential to perform as a preservative, but the jury is still out on how effective it may be. Some studies suggest the product would need to contain up to 60% alcohol for proper preservation. Because alcohol is incredibly astringent, adding it to a leave-on skin product, at any percentage, would create a high potential for causing skin irritation. This is obviously counter-intuitive, as you want your skin care to help your skin, not harm it. Also Benzyl Alcohol, which is a product used in many 'all-natural' products as a preservative and fragrance enhancer, ranks a 5 out of 10 on the EWG website as it has been linked to contact allergies and even neonatal death when used intravascularly. So alcohol is another product that is not safe as a natural preservative or an ingredient in skin care products.
Now there are preservatives approved by Ecocert , which is an organization that has implemented a certification process that assures ingredients are 95% organic. The preservative is called Geoguard ECT and contains 4 ingredients: benzyl alcohol, salicylic acid, glycerin and sorbic acid. I have checked these ingredients individually on the Skin Deep website and although Geoguard ECT does not include parabens or formaldehyde, some of the ingredients rank higher on the hazard list than I am comfortable with. We already know the issues with benzyl alcohol, and sorbic acid rates a 3 out of 10, with the main concern being potential organ system toxicity. So is this a natural preservative? I would technically say no, because most of the ingredients are synthetic and developed in a lab. But it is a preservative, and the only preservative that offers full-spectrum coverage that is also approved for use in natural and organic skin care products. This product is indicated to be effective at 1% of the final product formulation, but if it is effective at such a low percentage amount it makes me wonder how potent, and therefore potentially dangerous, these ingredients actually are.
Although it is disappointing to discover that there are no safe, natural preservatives for skin care products, the great news is that anhydrous lines do exist and, when formulated properly, can do everything (and more) than any product that needs preservatives. Any product with water, or Aloe Vera Gel or Juice in it, requires a full-spectrum preservative which is why you need to embrace oils if you want the cleanest line of skin care available.
I feel that a lot of skin issues are caused by the needless amount of ingredients added to skincare products, and as a consumer you need to be aware of the ingredients in your skin care. Shockingly the government does not protect us against harmful skin care ingredients (future blog post on that coming soon) so what you buy at the drugstore, high-end department store or from a multi-level marketing company are not necessarily safe.
There are a lot of people who have tried products in my line that have seen improvements in dryness, adult acne and overall health of their skin. Perhaps this is due to Juji Skin's limited ingredient profile or use of high quality ingredients. Or it could be because none of my products include preservatives, fillers, or other toxic chemicals. So although I don't have studies to prove that my products can help with various skin issues, the testimonials I get from my customers is enough for me to believe that less is more, especially when it comes to skin care.
]]>So how do you safely choose a product if you want to steer clear away from preservatives? And is it safe to use products that are not preserved? Read on for some quick tips:
1. If water/aqua is in the ingredient list, a preservative needs to be added. If it's not, this would not be a safe product to use. If there is no preservative on the ingredient list, the company is lying and is either not fully disclosing their ingredients, and/or are hiding ingredients in other ingredients (see #2 - aloe vera juice). This is not ok for so many reasons.
2. If Aloe Vera Juice, for example, is in the ingredient list, there are hidden preservatives in your product. AVJ (and any other liquid that includes water either naturally or added) needs to be preserved. If it's not, it will quickly go bad and start to deteriorate. Most companies purchase AVJ that is already bottled, and therefore already preserved . So it is up to the company making your skincare products to look into the ingredient list of the AVJ they buy to see what preservatives are being used. These preservatives should also be included on the ingredient label but many times is not. This is a classic example of a hidden ingredient.
3. Anhydrous products (meaning no water is added) are the ONLY products that do not need to be preserved. Many oils have a naturally long shelf life without the need for preservatives. Think of the coconut oil or olive oil you use for cooking, and check the expiry date: it is probably at least 1-2 years out. Now what you probably didn't know is that plant and vegetable oils are amazing for the skin, and many are rapidly absorbed without leaving a greasy film behind.
While olive oil and coconut oil are great for the skin, they take a long time to sink in because their molecules are large. However oils such as grapeseed and rosehip are rapidly absorbed and considered 'dry oils'. Properly formulated oil-based skin care products will absorb just as fast as mainstream products, and many oils also contain tons of skin loving benefits. These 'botanical skin bombs' can help with fine lines and wrinkles, cell turnover and skin issues such as eczema, rosacea, and dermatitis.
4. Organic ingredients are important, especially for leave on products like moisturizers. The reason for this is because select certified organic ingredients have been approved by the USDA and are guaranteed to be free of synthetic pesticides and fertilizers. The USDA has very strict guidelines and all rules and regulations must be met before they grant organic certification to farms, growers and suppliers for their raw materials.
The percentage of organic ingredients in products is also important. Although it is more difficult for a company to achieve a 100% organic product, it is not difficult to incorporate some organic ingredients into product formulations. But it is more expensive, which is why most companies won't do it. There are also many unethical companies that slap the word 'natural' and 'organic' on their label but they only contain a tiny amount of organic ingredients in them. Just take a read of this shocking article:
http://www.ewg.org/enviroblog/2016/10/bogus-claims-organic-cosmetics-mislead-consumers
" A new survey conducted by the Federal Trade Commission and the USDA found that many consumers mistakenly believe personal care products with organic claims meet government standards, even though most do not. A large number of consumers also mistakenly believe personal care products with organic claims contain only organic ingredients"
5. Find a company you can trust! This is not easy, and is one of the main reasons why I decided to launch Juji Skin (see 'My Story' for more on this). I wanted to know what I was putting on my body, and was fed up with the chemicals, greenwashing, animal testing and lies that are a constant in the skincare and cosmetic industry.
Look for a company who is honest, and not owned by a large conglomerate (ie: Body Shop is now owned by Loreal, Burts Bee's is now owned by Clorox, Mac is now owned by Estee Lauder and all these conglomerates still test their products on animals). A small, honest and educated skintrepreneur who can tell you about themselves, who has a serious passion for skin care, and who has done research on safe ingredients and good manufacturing practices is your best bet.
So are all preservatives dangerous? Absolutely not. But some are and should be avoided like the plague. If any type of paraben (methylparaben, ethylparaben, propylparaben, butylparaben, heptylparaben, isobutylparaben, isopropylparaben, benzylparaben) is listed on the ingredient label of a product DON'T BUY IT! Skin Care companies have an obligation to use only safe ingredients in their products, but most don't. So if a company is still using parabens this is a very clear sign that they do not care about you or your health.
The great news is that there are new preservatives coming out all the time. Many are naturally derived and look very promising. But for now, I prefer to safely formulate without them and my body thanks me for it every day. Yours should too.
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