When we become pregnant, we suddenly become more aware of the foods we eat and the products we use. Companies making natural beauty products tout their brands as the healthier choice. You may be wondering if you should switch from your traditional health and beauty products in favor of natural products.
It turns out, there may be cause for alarm. When you read the ingredients on your shampoo bottle, hand cream or other products, you will notice a few things. One is that few of the names listed can even be pronounced. There are an astounding number of chemicals used to make the beauty products we use every day. Are they safe?
The Food and Drug Administration has given approval to literally thousands of chemical compounds. These are used in a broad range of products sold in the health and beauty aisles. While the products are subject to certain safety standards, there haven’t been long term studies to prove or disprove the safety of these chemicals over the course of many years of use.
Many environmental groups have begun to raise questions about the safety of the chemicals or the safety of several chemicals in combination. If you are using 50 or more chemicals in 8 different products, what are the ramifications? Do any of these chemicals cause a negative effect when combined? The answer is simple, no one knows. Not very comforting, I know.
Organic and natural products use natural ingredients, rather than harsh chemicals in their formulas. You will find plant based ingredients, herbs and fruit extracts used in place of common chemicals. For many expectant and new parents, the peace of mind they get from using fewer chemicals is worth the additional cost.
Of course, using these products is better for the planet, in addition to being better for your family. These chemicals must be produced in factories, which cause pollution. There is also industrial waste to consider as run off from factories affects water quality in our streams and rivers. In addition, some are made from petroleum by products.
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