Non-Toxic Drugstore Cosmetics Guide: Non-Toxic Product Guides
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This comprehensive guide provides you with a list of drugstore cosmetics that are considered safe, according to the research of the Environmental Working Group. By utilizing this guide, you can conclusively select safe and affordable cosmetics at a store near you.
Hannah Bowers
Hannah Bowers is a wife, mother, Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, and Certified NLP Practitioner. She is passionate about supporting women from preconception through postpartum and empowering them in every step of the journey. In her spare time, Hannah loves researching genetics, gut health, herbalism, and business development. She's also active in her church and is currently pursuing her BS in Health Sciences. Hannah lives just outside of Columbus, Ohio, with her husband and son.
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Non-Toxic Drugstore Cosmetics Guide - Hannah Bowers
Why Non-Toxic
IF YOU’VE NEVER HEARD the term non-toxic
before, chances are you’re still familiar with it and are at least trying to avoid some of the things on the bad list. Carcinogen, Paraben, and BPA are three of the many frequently mentioned words that fall into this category.
Over the last few decades, researchers have begun sounding the alarm that various chemicals and additives are impacting our health and environment in more ways than one. Lead, and even mercury¹, are common offenders in beauty care products, not to mention dozens of others that frequently fly under the radar. Even seemingly innocent additives, such as fragrances², have been linked to a rise in allergies, autoimmune disorders, infertility, and cancer³.
According to the FDA, The law does not require cosmetic products and ingredients, other than color additives, to have FDA approval before they go on the market.⁴
In addition, omitting ingredients is allowed by law if the combination constitutes a trade secret
or propriety blend.⁵
What does this mean for consumers? We really can’t judge the safety of a product based on the label. Thanks to tools, such as the Environmental Working Group’s Skin Deep Database, navigating the waters of non-toxic products is becoming much easier.
While it is beyond the scope of this book to dive into the nitty gritty science of non-toxic living, here are a few resources you can utilize to educate yourself on the topic:
For an extensive directory of cosmetic additives, visit https://www.cosmeticsinfo.org/.
An introductory list of additives to avoid can be found at https://purehaven.com/ingredients-to-avoid/ and https://www.beautycounter.com/the-never-list.
¹ https://www.treehugger.com/organic-beauty/20-toxic-ingredients-avoid-when-buying-body-care-products-and-cosmetics.html
² https://www.naturalnewsblogs.com/study-synthetic-fragrance-linked-cancer-brain-kidney-damage-asthma-headaches
³ https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/news/features/harmful-chemicals-in-personal-care-products/
⁴ https://www.fda.gov/Cosmetics/GuidanceRegulation/LawsRegulations/ucm074162.htm
⁵ https://www.ecomundo.eu/en/blog/labeling-cosmetics-us-eu
About EWG & Disclaimer
THE ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING Group (ewg.org) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing transparency to consumers. Their numerous databases look at the toxin and pesticide levels of various products (personal care and household), food, and water. We’ve utilized their Skin Deep database to compile the extensive information you’ll find on the following pages. We’ve listed the drugstore brand products given a non-toxic rating of 1 or 2, which are considered safe by the EWG.
While the Skin Deep database includes thousands of products currently available, it is not extensive. Many products are simply not listed and it is possible that the information sourced is inaccurate. It is also possible that new research will be published that changes the parameters of the Skin Deep Database and the products listed will no longer be classified as safe. Please do your own research, in addition to utilizing this valuable resource.
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