WARNING! Toxins and Body Care Products
Author: Ward Tummins N.D., L.Ac.

Did you know that we absorb 60 percent of the substances we put on our skin, from moisturizers and shaving lotion to makeup and cologne? Anything you put on your skin will literally get under your skin. The approximately six pounds of skin each human carries around is a porous membrane one-twentieth of an inch thick, through which environmental toxins can rapidly enter the body.

In fact, skin is actually a more significant gateway for toxins than what you eat. Positive Health cites a study showing 500 harmful synthetic chemicals that were present in a single fat cell of a healthy 30-year-old British female.

But when it comes to body care products, surely the ones that are on the market today are safe. After all, aren't products sold in the United States regulated?

The fact is, the rules governing the sale of "cosmetics" - a far-reaching category used by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that includes everything from make-up and deodorants to colognes, lotions, bubble baths, and mouthwashes - are much less stringent that those that apply to other FDA-regulated products. Manufacturers may use any ingredient or raw material, except for color additives and a few prohibited substances, to market a product without government review or approval.

The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) found that 884 commonly used chemicals used in personal care products and cosmetics are known to be toxic. Not only that, many of them have been proven to be carcinogenic! The toxic nature of these common products is underscored by a Canadian study in Pediatric Drugs, which cites cosmetic and personal care products as the most common cause of unintentional poisonings of children under the age of six.

But what about products labeled "natural" or "organic"?

A "natural" label implies that the ingredients came directly from nature. However, while products labeled "natural" may include a few plant-based ingredients, they are commonly mixed with synthetic dyes and fragrances.

An "organic" label can mean whatever a manufacturer wants. There are currently no government or national industry standards governing what organic means in the personal care industry in the United States.

In fact, some of the most popular "organic" shampoos, liquid soaps and lotions have essentially the same synthetic ingredients as conventional body care products, but are labeled as "70% organic". These companies are simply including added water as an organic ingredient (Organic Consumers Association).

With the incidence of cancers and autoimmune disease rising so dramatically, no matter how much research is done, it is wise to be very cautious about what you put in and on your body. "Natural" and "Organic" product labeling is essentially meaningless without a thorough analysis of all the ingredients the product contains.

Isn't it a good idea to avoid, at the very least, the known toxic chemicals? And since the skin is the biggest excretory organ we have and a huge gateway for substances to enter the body, shouldn't we focus on decreasing exposure to toxins through that pathway?

What choices do you have? Fortunately, there is an alternative.

There is now a company located in Australia that produces internationally certified, 100% organic body care products. Their full line of skin care, face care, and body care products are independently certified through extremely strict standards to be "food grade" organic. No other personal care product has ever achieved this.

Not only are they completely free of synthetic chemicals, these products are cold processed and super nutrient-rich. Every ingredient contributes to the health of your skin, and every product is specifically formulated to reverse the aging process for a younger, more vital appearance. You can learn more about these products, which are just now being introduced to the United States, by clicking on www.mienterprize.com/?mtharmony. This company also presents an exciting new business opportunity for those interested.






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Ward Tummins N.D., L.Ac. has positively affected the lives of thousands of people through his common sense approach to spiritual, emotional, and physical health. In addition to his speaking engagements, he keeps a regular acupuncture practice in Athens, Tennessee. He may be reached directly at 877-738-8809.

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