The 5 Most Important Beauty Swaps When You're Going Green

Anna Mae
Oct 2, 2016
1 min read

by Lindsay Cohn

''If you're reading this, you already know that natural is better. But it's particularly important when it comes to your skin (and hair). Your skin is your largest organ, which means any harmful substances you put on it are immediately absorbed into your body.

The shocking truth is this: Even if you eat organic and use eco-friendly cleaning products, chances are you're probably still ingesting dangerous substances via your skin and hair care products. Artificial dyes, synthetic fragrances and chemical preservatives are just a few of the toxic ingredients found in everyday personal care products.

Over the years, numerous studies have come out, underscoring the dangerous effects of these endocrine-disruptors. Even more shocking than the negative impact of these ingredients is that our government has done little to nothing to regulate the cosmetics industry. In fact, regulations in Canada and the European Union are much more strict than those in the United States. Our neighbors to the north prohibit a number of contaminants — notably formaldehyde, triclosan, and 1,4-dioxane — all of which the FDA allows. This means that the onus is on you, as a consumer, to read labels and educate yourself. If you're looking for a great place to start, check out EWG's Skin Deep Database...''