Healthy Living with Anarres Natural Health

How To Tell if Your Bath & Body Product Is Actually Healthy
by Tracey TieF, Certified Natural Health Practitioner www.anarreshealth.ca

Check if the product contains any of the following harmful ingredients.

(some) INGREDIENTS THAT HARM from A-Z

Alkyl-phenol ethoxylades are used in cleaning products and shampoos. By mimicking estrogen in the body these are a cause of reproductive cancers and infertility in men and women. Ethoxylates contaminate water.
Benzene is carcinogenic, is not excreted readily and can interact with DNA to produce harmful mutations. It is not normally listed as an ingredient because labeling laws do not require disclosure of trace amounts!
Colours and Dyes (FD & C or D & C) are predominantly made from coal tar and as such, are carcinogenic, linked to ADD, ADHD and some to thyroid tumours, cause allergies and damage the skin.
DEA (diethanolamine) is a solvent and detergent that is carcinogenic and attacks the liver, kidneys and pancreas. It is a health risk to children and babies, linked to miscarriage and harmful to brain development.
Formaldehyde is carcinogenic and breaks down the skin’s DNA. It is released by the harmless-sounding preservatives DMDM hydantoin or MDM hydantoin, which are common in lotions and in soaps.
Parabens are used as preservatives in body products, and are strongly associated with breast cancer tumours.
Petrolatum, Vaseline and “Mineral” Oil are linked to breast and other cancers, and banned in the EU.
Propyl/Isopropanol/rubbing alcohol causes mental depression, headaches and is carcinogenic. 1 ounce is a fatal dose. Used to clean new containers, it is rarely listed as an ingredient, but present in trace amounts.
Propylene Glycol carries substances directly into the blood stream, is found in brake and hydraulic fluids, anti-freeze and virtually all baby products, moist/baby wipes, make up, moisturizers, shampoos and conditioners. Mechanics are advised by the Material Safety Data Sheets to avoid skin contact as it causes liver abnormalities and kidney damage. Can cause dermatitis and irritate the eyes and mucous membranes.
Sodium Laurel/Laureth Sulphate or SLS is a mechanical degreaser that has become the major ingredient in most shampoos and liquid soaps. It is carcinogenic, linked to cataracts, denatures proteins and changes genetic material found in cells, breaking the skin's structure. Causes canker sores, so check your toothpaste!!!
Synthetic perfumes or “fragrances” cause headaches, violent coughing, vomiting, dizziness skin irritation and rashes according