Application of Essential 5: Minimizing Toxins (Resources)
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Toxic Ingredients & Replacements List
- Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS)-Can be found in 90% of products that lather
- Avobenzone- Can be found in sunscreen
- PABA and PABA esters- Can be found in lipstick; products with SPF; lip balm; skin fading/lightener; conditioner; facial moisturizer/treatment; moisturizer; styling gel/lotion
- Cinnamates, also seen as Octyl methoxycinnamate (OMC) - Can be found in sunscreen
- Diethanolamine and triethanolamine- Can be found in foundation; sunscreen SPF 15 and above; hair color and bleaching; moisturizer
- Paraben preservatives, (Methyl, Propyl, Butyl, ethyl, isobutyl)- Can be found in facial moisturizer/treatment; anti-aging moisturizer; facial cleanser, sunscreen SPF 15 and above; conditioner; eye shadow; hair color and bleaching; foundation; shampoo
- Polyethylene glycol (also listed as PEG)- Can be found in facial moisturizer/treatment; hair color and bleaching; anti-aging moisturizer; facial cleanser; conditioner; shampoo; styling gel/lotion; body wash/cleanser; antiperspirant/deodorant
- Phthalates (listed under fragrance, if not named) - Can be found in nail polish, nail treatment, cuticle treatment
- Benzophone, more commonly known as oxybenzone- Can be found in Sunscreen
- Formaldehyde derivatives- can be found in nail polishes and treatments
- Aluminum – found in most deodorants
- Fluoride – found in most toothpaste
Note: Did you know with all of the personal care products you use every day, you could be putting toxins into your body up to 25 times a day.
| Item: | Resources: |
| Trukids – sunscreen, shampoo, conditioner | trukid.com |
| Babyganics – household cleaners, personal care | babyganics.com (available for purchase at Babies R Us or online) |
| BareMinerals – makeup (not all products are ok, double check ingredients) | bareminerals, ulta, sephora |
| Soignee – personal care | healingedge.com, ecoviva.com |
| Giovanni – Organic | giovannicosmetics.com (Target, Sprouts) |
| Jason’s- body-wash, lotion, personal care (double check label) | health food stores, online |
| Earth Momma, Angel Baby- kids care, mommy care | health food stores, online |
| Hugo Naturals – soap, body care, candles | hugnaturals.com, sprouts, whole foods |
| Deodorant – Toms of Maine, High C deodorant | Most retailers or vitamin shops |
| Toothpaste – Toms of Maine, Dr Ken’s | drkens.net, Sprouts |
| Gum – Spry, Glee, XyliChew | health food stores, online |
