A big thank you to those of you who read my blog and to Heather for making my headers.
The other day I was teaching esthetics students about the basics of essential oils and massage. We also talked a lot about quality products that are good for the skin. I gave them a list of harmful chemicals that are common in cosmetics and other body products. Here is the list in case you are interested: http://www.gorgeouslygreen.com/downloads/Beauty.pdf
We talked a lot about chemicals and skin sensitivity. There is an increase of people with allergies, thus bringing awareness to the ingredients in everyday products. Further emphasising the importance of knowing what synthetic ingredients are doing to your skin and organs.
Therapeutic grade essential oils (that contain no additives or dilutions and have been distilled at low temps and low pressure) are great for the skin. The molecules are small enough to be absorbed into the skin and they don't compromise the skin's acid mantle. This is boring info, but significantly important esp. when purchasing and using essential oils.
One of the students who was pregnant asked if the oils were safe to use during pregnancy. I told her ABSOLUTELY. The only ones that aren't are Oregano, Thyme, Clary Sage and sometimes Fennel and I gave her specific explanations. Then I said, The more important question is, 'Is my shampoo, lotion, laundry detergent, toilet cleaner etc. safe to use?'
People, please consider the safety of your everyday household cleaners, cosmetics, and skin products. Some, no MOST, of these products are really hazardous to you, your children, and pets. You don't have to compromise cleanliness, smell goods, or price to use safe products. And I mean it when I say price. In fact, most would save money if they used safe cleaning products.
Research this for yourself. Don't trust me. Learn about the products your family is using. It matters. Your health shouldn't be compromised for a smelly hand soap or a cheap lotion.
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AMEN!! Some great books are organic housekeeping, growing up green (deirdre Imus), and green this. We love love love the thieves cleaner and have completely "greened" all our cleaning, laundry, and almost 100% of our body care products. The link between these chemicals and infertility are shocking.
oh and speaking of which, my neighbor is interested in purchasing the thieves cleaner as well as some lavender oil. How should she purchase these, can she go through you?
Remember clear back in the days of Young Women's when Cary (IYQ) came and spoke to us about the harmful ingredients in shampoos and other products? Even clear back then, people knew. The facts are out there, people just need to be informed. And even when people are informed, they're not always willing to accept this new information. Anyway, I know I need to be better about switching over...Nice post!
Oh, and you're welcome for the header. ;)
Interesting post; I've been thinking a lot about this lately. I've been making my own soap from natural ingredients and using coconut oil instead of body lotion, using baking soda and vinegar for cleaning and natural laundry soap, but I've been wondering what to do about shampoo and face moisturizer. I have aveda shampoo right now, but it's a little too pricey. Can you recommend any products? Especially ones that aren't too expensive.
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