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8.
Tocopherol Oil (Vitamin E),
9.
Chamomile Extract,
10. Sage Extract,
11. Linden Extract (Lime Blossom Extract),
12. Balm Mint Extract,
13. Shea Butter (From Karite),
14. Wheat Germ Oil,
15. Carrot Oil,
16. Cetyl Alcohol (Organic Co-emulsifier),
17. Sodium Hydroxide (pH Adjuster),
18. Sorbic Acid (Organic Compound),
19. Tocopherol Acetate (Vitamin E Derivative),
20. Methylparaben (Organic Compound),
21. Propylparaben (Organic Compound),
22. Imidazolidinyl Urea (Organic Compound),
23. Fragrance,
24. FD&C Yellow No. 5, D&C Red No. 33.
Content: Apricot Oil (2.5%)
Take
note of the last point that says “Content:Apricot Oil
(2.5%)”. Notice that Apricot Oil is number 3 on the
list. Because skin care manufacturers are required to
list the ingredients in descending order, this means
everything AFTER Apricot oil makes up LESS than 2.5% by
volume. This means that about 90% of that product is
water and Isopropyl Palmitate. Isopropyl Palmitate, is
derived from Isopropyl Alcohol, synthetic alcohol, and
Palmitic Acid, a fatty acid from palm oil. It is known
to cause skin irritations and dermatitis in rabbits and
has been shown to have comedogenic (acne promoting)
properties.
Nos
4, 5 and 6 are all produced by chemical reactions
between various fatty acids and glycerol (synthetic
glycerine). They are largely synthetic and have been
shown to cause allergies and dermatitis.
No. 7
is a synthetic emulsifier that may contain dangerous
levels of ethylene oxide and dioxane, both known
carcinogens.
Nos
8-15 are natural ingredients used in very small amounts
that may have been grown using pesticides and
herbicides.
No.
16 may be natural or synthetic and has been shown to
cause contact eczema.
No.
17 is otherwise known as Caustic Soda and is extremely
alkaline and corrosive.
No.
18. Sorbic acid was once isolated from the mountain ash
berry, but is now chemically synthesised and is a toxic
preservative.
No.
19 is synthetic Vitamin E.
Nos
20-22 are toxic and allergenic preservatives.
No.
23. Probably synthetic, may contain phthalates that have
been linked to birth defects.
No.
24. Synthetic colours that could be potentially
carcinogenic.
Now let’s look at an ingredient list of a certified organic body
moisturizer.
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This
ingredient list says:
CERTIFIED ORGANIC
INTENSIVE BODY CREAM
1.
Organic Aloe Vera,
2.
Organic Safflower oil,
3.
Purified Water,
4.
Organic Avocado oil,
5.
Organic Shea butter,
6.
Non-GMO Lecithin,
7.
Organic Sugar-Cane Ethanol,
8. D-Panthenol
(pro-vitamin B5),
9.
Organic Olive juice extract,
10.
Organic Grapefruit Seed extract,
11.
Natural gum,
12.
Organic vanilla extract.
No.
1. from organic aloe vera plants with potent healing
properties to regenerate the skin.
No. 2
is cold-pressed from organic safflower seeds, with
emollient and skin softening
properties.
No.
3. Purified Water.
No. 4
is cold-pressed from organic avocado fruit, very
nourishing for dry skin.
No. 5
is from organic shea nut beans, fantastic at preventing
stretch marks and contains a natural sunscreen.
No. 6
is from non-genetically modified soybean oil, a natural
moisturizing factor contained in healthy skin.
No. 7
is from organic sugar, helps emulsify the oils, butters
and aloe together.
No. 8
is a precursor to vitamin B5, healing and moisturizing.
No. 9
is from olive juice, a natural antioxidant that protects
the skin from UV damage.
No.
10 is from grapefruit seeds, a natural antibacterial.
No.
11 is a natural gum to soften the skin and thicken the
product.
No. 12 is from organic vanilla beans and smells divine.
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