A New Website Can Help You Make Better Choices

I don't know about you - but my daily routine involves applying various "lotions and potions" to my face and body multiple times during the day.

There are the cleansers, toners and moisturizers to keep my skin clear; the SPF that I apply afterwards to protect it, and the makeup to enhance my features. Not only this, but, what also comes into contact with my skin is the soap that I use in the shower, the shampoos and conditioners that I use in my hair, the body lotion I use afterwards, followed by perfumes, deodorants, and the list goes on.

When you really think about it - how many products do you use through out the day? The number can be overwhelming.

But how well do we know the products we're using?

Advertising companies make promises about their products, claiming that they will perform a certain task for us, and perform better than any competing brand. We happily swallow the information given to us, and make our purchases accordingly. But are we hurting ourselves in the process?

Many products out there today, are MUCH more toxic than we realize.

Websites like Cosmetic Database can be very handy when you're looking to learn about what's really in the products that we use. This website, and many others like it, will tell you whether what you're using is safe or not. When you enter the product title (whether it be a soap, shampoo, makeup, perfume, etc) it will quickly rate on a scale of 1-10 how toxic that product is. Ten would be the worst case scenario and one would be the best.

The scary part?

Most products you find in drugstores average around score a seven on the toxic scale. Yep. We're allowing all of that to seep into our bodies on a daily basis.

Christie Ressel
		About the author:
		Christie Ressel is an International Image Consultant for “Personal Power Image Consulting”.  She takes a holistic approach to helping today's women embrace who they are by assisting them in feeling confident, stylish, strong, and powerful in every situation. Christie has an ongoing dedication to bringing women the highest value and excellence in all that they do. Whether you’re looking for personal or group services with friends, colleagues or coworkers, Christie can customise her service and expertise to your needs.
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