Eco Friendly
So, I recently read an article in Parents magazine that scared me to death. It was all about the chemicals in everything around us from our cosmetics to the most minute things in our households. One of the biggest concerns I had was from Phthalates (they are in all soaps, cosmetics, creams, skin care etc which is on your skin ALL DAY). They can cause ADHD in children and a host of other effects in kids such as reduced testosterone levels in kids and adults. BPA, like we already know is super scary and can cause a host of cancers for adults such as prostate and breast. It can also cause hyperactivity in girls as well as asthma and cardiovascular risks. Flame retardants caused children to score lower on mental and physical developmental tests between the ages of 1 and 6.
I looked into my cosmetics first, because being that I am not only caring about myself now, I need to be very careful. In most all of my cosmetics and creams, there are ingredients that are harmful to me and the bun in my oven. I immediately took stock of things that I needed and dragged the hubby to the nearest Macy’s. Straight for the Origins counter I went and hubby was perusing the goodies as well. Most of his washes and stuff have chemicals in them also EVEN though they are labeled ORGANIC! I was stunned. I read further on another website that promoted “green” goodies and it said that they are glad companies are being proactive but not all companies go by the same standards. That really stressed me out even further. Off I went on the internet to Sephora and lo and behold each item that is certified Organic has a list of the chemicals that they are made without. That’s what I am talking about. Honesty and Truth. Two things that we are missing these days in the world. These cosmetics on Sephora’s Natural and Organic section are made without Phthalates and it is listed right on the website. One of my favorite foundations and has been so for years, is Bare Escentuals. The makeup is amazing and it is completely free of all chemicals that are not needed or warranted in making wonderful makeup.
Another thing that I have noticed from the beginning of the “green” movement is that it is becoming a bit trendier, a bit more widespread. The positives of this is that since there is such a demand, there will be a better product. There will be a wider array of product and the product will be better received. My friends don’t make fun of me anymore when I search a bit harder for things made organically or when I read labels or when I want something that is made in the USA. I know then it is a good, safe product that is made well and will last me for a long long time.
I went a bit crazy in buying a few products for myself and the man, but it is all worth it as far as I am concerned. My hubby’s health, mine and of course the little peanut that is slow roasting inside my belly. I am being allowed to create a life, a miracle and shape it from the beginning, and why shouldn’t I want her to have the purest most wonderful perfect ingredients to create her.
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-Fanny
