Toxic Beauty The Truth About Skin Care

Did you know? The average teenage girl uses 17 personal care products per day? The average adult woman uses 12 personal care products per day? The average adult male uses 7 personal care products per day? WE ABSORB UP TO 5 POUNDS OF CHEMICAL TOXINS INTO OUR BODIES PER YEAR!

The chemicals in my products are minimal and only applied to my skin…its not like I am eating them! According to Dr. Mercola: What you put on your skin can be more dangerous than what you eat because there are not stomach enzymes breaking them down, rather they enter the bloodstream direct.

Our skin is the largest transport system to our organs 30% of what is supposed to exit our body is supposed to exit through our skin 30% of what enters our body comes from through our skin We absorb up to 60% of what we put on our skin

What about the FDA? The cosmetics and personal care products (PCPs) industry is a 35 billion dollar industry; so powerful it has managed to be unregulated for decades. There are: 10,500 chemicals in our PCPs only 11% have been tested for safety. There are over 200 ingredients in the PCPs in the U.S. that have been proven to be hazardous to health and are banned in the EU. Not one single product or ingredient has to be approved by the FDA before it is released into the market.

Babies are being born pre-polluted More thank 70% of PCPs in the U.S. contain Phthalates that link directly to birth defects and infertility.

Did you ever wonder why our toddler girls are developing breasts? Or why more male babies are being born with descended testicles? Or why more and more kids are suffering from ADHD, Autism and Allergies?

97% of Americans tested by the US Centers for Disease Control have Diethyl Phthalate (DEP) in their blood streams.

What you can do? Minimize the number of products you and your family use on your skin and body Beware of Green-washing and Pink-washing Read labels and avoid the Dirty Dozen chemicals in your PCPs (a list of those are listed in the following slides) Consider the Home Conversion Kit that eliminates all of the Dirty Dozen most dangerous chemicals in most PCPs Experiment with Do-It-Yourself recipes Share and tell your friends and family so they can take action

Minimize the number of products you and your family use daily Less is More HEALTHY! The less products you use, the less exposure to untested and possible dangerous chemicals you expose yourself and family to. Utilize the PCP Checklist provided by Mindful Minerals to reduce your exposure up to 90% and save you money

Green Washing Pink Washing Green Washing is when companies use words like natural, organic, ecofriendly, and hypoallergenic to depict a greener product. In reality, those words are merely marketing terms and have no legal meaning. Pink Washing is when companies offer proceeds from the sale of products to support breast cancer research, most commonly identified by pink ribbons on the label. However these products contain toxic ingredients that can negatively affect our health.

Dirty Dozen #1 Aluminum AKA: Aluminum Chloride, Chlorohydrate, and Ziconium FD&C 1, Green 3 Often Found In: Antiperspirant Deodorant Make-up: as a colorant Why may it be harmful? Majority of Breast Cancer Tumors found in the area of the breast and the lymph nodes in the upper arm where exposed to aluminum in antiperspirant and deodorant People with compromised Kidney function warned to avoid aluminum Aluminum linked to increased risk for Alzheimers Disease

Dirty Dozen #2 Benzoyl Peroxide Often Found In: Acne Medication Why may it be harmful? Possible tumor promoter May act as a mutagen Produces DNA damage in human cells Toxic by inhalation Eye, skin & respiratory irritant

Dirty Dozen #3 Coal Tar AKA: FD&C Blue 1, Green 3 Often Found In: Dandruff Shampoos Anti-Itch Creams Hair Dyes Why may it be harmful? Known carcinogen that can accumulate in the body Heavy metal salts that deposit toxins in the skin causing sensitivity and irritation Depletes oxygen

Dirty Dozen #4 Nitrosomines (an impurity from the breakdown of these chemicals) DEA (Diethanolamine) TEA (Triethanolamine) MEA (Monoethanolamine) Often Found In: Nearly every kind of personal care product such as: Mascara, concealer, conditioner, baby shampoo, sunless tanning lotion, pain relief salve) Why may it be harmful? Possible human carcinogen linked to cancer, birth defects, developmental or reproductive toxicity, immunotoxicity, neurotoxicity, systemic toxicity Evidence of endocrine disruption as low doses. Readily absorbs and accumulates in the organs and the brain Cause of contact dermatitis Skin/eye irritant

Dirty Dozen #5 Formaldehyde (EDTA, DMDM Hydantoin & Urea, Diazolidinyl urea and Imidazolidinyl Urea) Often Found In: Nail Products Babywash Why may it be harmful? May cause joint pain, skin reactions, allergies, depression, headaches, chest pains, chronic fatigue, dizziness and insomnia Known human carcinogen Eyes, nose, throat irritant May lead to contact dermatitis

Dirty Dozen #6 Hydroquinone Often Found In: Skin lighteners and brighteners Skin & Facial cleansers, moisturizers Hair conditioner Skin lightening cream is used to lighten skin, age spots, and blemishes. This chemical (a known animal carcinogen) is toxic to the skin, brain, immune system, and reproductive system. Though banned in the European Union, the United States allows products with up to 2% hydroquinone to be sold. Why may it be harmful? A chemical carcinogen, immunotoxicant Developmental & reproductive toxicant that increases deep exposure to UVA/UVB rays, increasing skin cancer risks. Risks to various organ systems, endocrine system and neurotoxicity

Dirty Dozen #7 Parabens Methylparaben Propylparaben Ethylparaben Butylparaben Isopropylparaben Ethylparaben Often Found In: Food, pharmaceutical and cosmetic products Deodorant, shampoo, conditioner, lotion, facial/shower cleansers, and scrubs Why may it be harmful? Linked to cancer Endocrine disruption Reproductive toxicity Neurotoxicity Skin irritations Disrupts hormone function

Dirty Dozen #8 Petrochemicals Petrolatum Paraffin Mineral Oil PEG PG-Propolyne Glycol Butylene Glycol Often Found In: Shampoo Mascara, perfume, foundation Lipstick, lip balm Hair Relaxers Baby care products Sunscreen Why may it be harmful? May contain known human carcinogens Traps toxins inside the body

Dirty Dozen #9 Phthalates AKA: Fragrance *most products do not list phthalates on ingredients but it is a hidden ingredient disguised as fragrance. (DBP, DEH, EDHP) Often Found In: Perfume Hairspray Nail polish *Fragrances are considered trade secrets, so companies can list the ingredient fragrance on a product and not reveal the phthalates and can contain a wide range of 3,000 chemicals! Why may it be harmful? Hormone Disrupter (mimics estrogen in the body) Development and fertility Sperm damage in men Liver & Kidney damage Birth defects Early breast development in boys and girls

Dirty Dozen #10 Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) & Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES) Could 16,000 studies on SLS be wrong? Often Found In: Used in car washes, garage floor cleaner & engine degreasers In 90% of ALL personal care products that foam Baby products Shampoo, body wash, hand wash The list is unending!!!!!!!!!!! According to Environmental Working Group Cosmetic Safety Reviews research studies on SLS have shown links to: Why may it be harmful? Organ toxicity Developmental/reproductive toxicity Neurotoxicity, endocrine disruption, biochemical or cellular changes Possible mutations and cancer

Dirty Dozen #11 Sunscreen Chemicals Avobenzone Benzphenone Ethoxycinnamate PABA Often Found In: Sunscreen products Make with sunscreen Why may it be harmful? Free radical generators May damage DNA Linked to cancer

Dirty Dozen #12 Triclosan Often Found In: Hand sanitizer Cleansers: hand, face, body Toothpaste Why may it be harmful? Hormone disrupter that effects brain and reproductive function Contributes to antibiotic resistance in bacteria known to cause human infections Surveys of the U.S. population from ages 6 to over 65 have found residues of triclosan in over three-quarters of people

What can we do? Eliminate all of the Dirty Dozen from the Personal Care Products used by you and your family.

Why Mindful Minerals? 1.Not only do Mindful Mineral products have none of the Dirty Dozen chemicals in their products, they eliminate hundreds of other potentially dangerous chemicals 2.Every product has over 35 minerals and trace elements from the Dead Sea – Natures Spa, that actually detoxify your body of the bio-accumulated chemicals, toxins and radiation built up over time. 3.The give your body and your skin cells the nutrients they need to effectively do their jobs. Its like giving your cells their fuel and nutrients to super perform!

Home Conversion #1 Shampoo, Dandruff Shampoo, Bubble Bath, Body Wash Replace these… Fragrance, Formaldehyde, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Methylisothiazolinone, EDTA, PEG…

Home Conversion #2 With: Mind Your Hair Dead Sea Shampoo & Conditioner Free of the Dirty Dozen and all harmful chemicals this all natural Dead Sea mud, lavender, tea tree formula is a great shampoo for all hair types, scalp conditions, psoriasis & eczema. USE FOR: Shampoo Body Wash Bubble Bath Great for Baby Conditioner great eye makeup remover!

Home Conversion #3 face wash, body wash, hand soap, acne soap Replace these… Benzoil Peroxide, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Fragrance, Triclosan, PEG, EDTA (Formaldehyde), to name a few…

Home Conversion #4 With: Mindful Minerals Natural Dead Sea Soaps Free of the Dirty Dozen and all harmful chemicals, these all vegan, SLS-free cleansing bars gentle enough fro baby, treat eczema, acne, dry skin and more. USE FOR: Face Wash Body Wash Hand Soap Baby Soap Acne Wash

Home Conversion #5 hand creams, lotions and body butters, baby lotion Replace these… Fragrance, Formaldehyde (DMDM), Petrochemicals, PEG, Parabens to name a few…

Home Conversion #6 Get Babied Body Butter WITH: Free of the Dirty Dozen and all harmful chemicals, this skin hydration treatment packed with minerals and Shea butter does not block the skin from breathing. Great for baby and the entire family. USE FOR: Body lotion Hand cream Baby lotion

Home Conversion #7 Replace these… Facial moisturizers, serums, anti-aging creams, eye creams With this…: Get Carded Mineral Peptide Moisturizer Avoid the Dirty Dozen with this Dead Sea Facial treatment that give your skin cells the minerals they need to do their job effectively and to protect your skin moisture barrier. USE FOR: Moisturizer Anti-Aging Treatment Eye cream Acne Moisturizer

Home Conversion #8 Replace these… Sunscreen, foundation, concealer, primer, blemish cream, fade creams, skin brighteners, brown- spot treatments With this…: Clearly Beautiful BBCC 30 SPF Chemical Sunscreen free sun protection with minerals to blur imperfections and natural mineral barrier sun protection & Daisy extract as a skin brightener. USE FOR: Sunscreen Anti-Aging Treatment Eye cream Acne Moisturizer Foundation, Primer, Concealer Hyper-pigmentation (brown spots)

Home Conversion #9 Replace these… Toner, skin brighteners, acne treatments With this…: Get Clear Cranberry Toner Non-astringent skin tonic to address congested pores and hyper- pigmentation, condition and hydrate. USE FOR: Acne Uneven skin tone Pore minimizer On-the-go Cleanser Hyper-pigmentation (brown spots)

Home Conversion #10 Replace these… Scrubs. exfoliates for face and body, shaving cream, acne cleansers With this…: Get Even Exfoliating Cleanser Versatile face and body exfoliate packed with minerals and humectants USE FOR: Acne Shaving Keratosis Pilaris Uneven skin tone Pore minimizer Hyper-pigmentation (brown spots)

Home Conversion #11 Replace these… Facial masks, acne treatments With this… Triple Fusion Mud Masque Dead Sea Mud with green clay and volcanic ash to decongest pores and stimulate micro-circulation. USE FOR: Acne Anti-aging Uneven skin tone Pore minimizer Hyper-pigmentation (brown spots)

Home Conversion #12 Replace these… Bath soaks, Epson salts, bath salts, bath softeners With this… Dead Sea Salt Bath Soak 100% Pure Raw Dead Sea Salt with over 35 minerals and trace elements conditions the skin and detoxifies the body and pulls bio-accumulated toxins and radiation from the body USE FOR: Dry skin: eczema, psoriasis Detoxify Sore muscles Arthritis Pain Dermatitis Anxiety & Insomnia

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