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Thanks for your question. I am a beauty junkie myself so I relate to having a lot of products in the house! I suggest a few simple steps to start reducing your toxic load:

1) Read Labels: There are many ingredients to stay away from and it can be overwhelming to know what they are and remember them all. So, for your convenience, I’ve developed an ingredient to avoid card (top 10 ingredients to stay away from)that you can keep in your wallets the next time you’re shopping for haircare, skincare, oral care. (when you sign up for my newsletter you can download it it for free http://cincovidas.us1.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=3065387b0903e8b6d30913aaf&id=48532d28b6)Start to learn how to read labels. Just because a product says its "organic" or "natural" does not mean it does not have any potentially harmful chemicals in it. One point I always like to get across to my readers is that it takes so little time to read a label, and doing so can make such a profound difference in your life....none of this has to be stressful or overwhelming. If you need further tips on reading labels, I wrote a step by step post http://cincovidas.com/reading-labels-5-ways-to-figure-out-%e2%80%9cgreen%e2%80%9d-misleading-labels/

2) Use fewer products! Potentially harmful ingredients can build up inside the body over time. The less you use them, the lower your exposure.

The next 3 steps are a great way to get started when you are deciding which products are the most important to switch first. The goal is to reduce toxic load especially with products that can accumulate inside our bodies.

3)Start switching to safer options and choose carefully anything that ends up inside you: Lip balm, lipstick and toothpaste

4)Start switching to safer options or choose carefully anything you might inhale: Hairsprays, fragrances, talc and micronized mineral makeup, air fresheners and paraffin wax candles.

5)Choose carefully anything that stays on your body a long time: moisturizers, antiperspirants and foundations

I would then proceed to switch products once you run out of them, one at a time. Products that we rinse off like cleansers and shampoos are not a priority as the ones that can accumulate in the body (they are eventually but most important to start with the above). Do your research, read labels, try different products and stick with the ones that work for you. If you have found a clean and safe product from one brand that you like, it is a good place to look for other products within that line because they usually carry the same philosophy.

For places to find safer and cleaner products go to my blog post here http://cincovidas.com/where-do-i-find-safer-products/

Hope this helps!
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Thanks for your question. I am a beauty junkie myself so I relate to having a lot of products in the house! I suggest a few simple steps to start reducing your toxic load:

1) Read Labels: There are many ingredients to stay away from and it can be overwhelming to know what they are and remember them all. So, for your convenience, I’ve developed an ingredient to avoid card (top 10 ingredients to stay away from)that you can keep in your wallets the next time you’re shopping for haircare, skincare, oral care. (when you sign up for my newsletter you can download it it for free http://cincovidas.us1.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=3065387b0903e8b6d30913aaf&id=48532d28b6)Start to learn how to read labels. Just because a product says its "organic" or "natural" does not mean it does not have any potentially harmful chemicals in it. One point I always like to get across to my readers is that it takes so little time to read a label, and doing so can make such a profound difference in your life....none of this has to be stressful or overwhelming. If you need further tips on reading labels, I wrote a step by step post http://cincovidas.com/reading-labels-5-ways-to-figure-out-%e2%80%9cgreen%e2%80%9d-misleading-labels/

2) Use fewer products! Potentially harmful ingredients can build up inside the body over time. The less you use them, the lower your exposure.

The next 3 steps are a great way to get started when you are deciding which products are the most important to switch first. The goal is to reduce toxic load especially with products that can accumulate inside our bodies.

3)Start switching to safer options and choose carefully anything that ends up inside you: Lip balm, lipstick and toothpaste

4)Start switching to safer options or choose carefully anything you might inhale: Hairsprays, fragrances, talc and micronized mineral makeup, air fresheners and paraffin wax candles.

5)Choose carefully anything that stays on your body a long time: moisturizers, antiperspirants and foundations

I would then proceed to switch products once you run out of them, one at a time. Products that we rinse off like cleansers and shampoos are not a priority as the ones that can accumulate in the body (they are eventually but most important to start with the above). Do your research, read labels, try different products and stick with the ones that work for you. If you have found a clean and safe product from one brand that you like, it is a good place to look for other products within that line because they usually carry the same philosophy.

For places to find safer and cleaner products go to my blog post here http://cincovidas.com/where-do-i-find-safer-products/

Hope this helps!
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Thanks for your question. I actually have a top 24 list of ingredients to avoid in personal care products. It's too long to list here so you can go to this link on my website http://cincovidas.com/toxic-truth/ingredients-to-avoid-in-personal-care-products/ to view all of these potentially harmful chemicals and why I suggest you stay away from them.

I had a similar question earlier. You can see my response of the top 6 offenders I would stay away from in my home and personal care products.(http://talkabouthealth.com/do-you-have-a-top-ten-or-less-if-appropriate-list-of-skin-care-ingredients-that-you-never-allow-into-your-house)

Hope this helps.
Thanks! Thanks for your question. I actually have a top 24 list of ingredients to avoid in personal care products. It's too long to list here so you can go to this link on my website http://cincovidas.com/toxic-truth/ingredients-to-avoid-in-personal-care-products/ to view all of these potentially harmful chemicals and why I suggest you stay away from them.

I had a similar question earlier. You can see my response of the top 6 offenders I would stay away from in my home and personal care products.(http://talkabouthealth.com/do-you-have-a-top-ten-or-less-if-appropriate-list-of-skin-care-ingredients-that-you-never-allow-into-your-house)

Hope this helps.
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Thanks for your question. There is a particular category of products that I suggest people stay away from because they usually contain potentially harmful chemicals including carcinogens. Watch out for these particularly toxic products in your personal care products and home:

a. Fragrance in skincare/colognes and perfumes: Known as “trade secret” so they don't have to reveal what they contain. They can have over 200 chemicals (76% of fragrances contain allergens and 16% contain carcinogens) Choose fragrance-free or natural sources like essential oils when you buy skincare and body care products and switch to essential oil based perfumes rather than synthetic ones.

b. Nail polish: Avoid those with toluene, DBP and formaldehyde. Many brands out there are free of these 3 chemicals like Zoya and Priti.

c. Dark hair dyes: These contain toxic ingredients that have been linked with cancer—look for safer brands and try to use them less frequently.

d. Skin lighteners with hydroquinone: Avoid hydroquinone, which has shown to be potentially cancer causing. Safe options include kojic acid.

e. Liquid hands soaps with triclosan: Triclosan can create carcinogenic by-products, and is accumulating in our soils. The FDA has asserted that was no evidence that antibacterial products protected people any better than regular soap. Choose options that are triclosan-free.

f. Air fresheners and paraffin candles: Studies have linked smoke from scented candles to asthma and eczema. Choose organic varieties made with essential oils and with natural waxes like vegetable, soybean or beeswax. The EPA warns against the use of air fresheners. Use essential oil diffusers instead.

Hope this helps!
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Thanks for your question. There is a particular category of products that I suggest people stay away from because they usually contain potentially harmful chemicals including carcinogens. Watch out for these particularly toxic products in your personal care products and home:

a. Fragrance in skincare/colognes and perfumes: Known as “trade secret” so they don't have to reveal what they contain. They can have over 200 chemicals (76% of fragrances contain allergens and 16% contain carcinogens) Choose fragrance-free or natural sources like essential oils when you buy skincare and body care products and switch to essential oil based perfumes rather than synthetic ones.

b. Nail polish: Avoid those with toluene, DBP and formaldehyde. Many brands out there are free of these 3 chemicals like Zoya and Priti.

c. Dark hair dyes: These contain toxic ingredients that have been linked with cancer—look for safer brands and try to use them less frequently.

d. Skin lighteners with hydroquinone: Avoid hydroquinone, which has shown to be potentially cancer causing. Safe options include kojic acid.

e. Liquid hands soaps with triclosan: Triclosan can create carcinogenic by-products, and is accumulating in our soils. The FDA has asserted that was no evidence that antibacterial products protected people any better than regular soap. Choose options that are triclosan-free.

f. Air fresheners and paraffin candles: Studies have linked smoke from scented candles to asthma and eczema. Choose organic varieties made with essential oils and with natural waxes like vegetable, soybean or beeswax. The EPA warns against the use of air fresheners. Use essential oil diffusers instead.

Hope this helps!
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Thanks for your question. Yes, there are many brands that are affordable as well as clean and safe. Weleda, Burts Bees, Pangea and Natural Being are a few brands that I like.

You can also pamper your skin with goodies from your own kitchen. Forget high-cost skin-care products that are full of chemicals anyway. Need extra moisture? Smash up a banana or an avocado, mix it with some yogurt, and wear it as a mask for 10-15 minutes. Find more homemade skincare recipes from my blog here http://cincovidas.com/try-these-natural-homemade-skin-care-wonders-from-your-kitchen/

Another way to save money and avoid chemicals in your home is to make your own non-toxic household cleaners. You’ll be amazed how much money you can save by making your own cleansers, and you’ll save your tender nasal passages and lungs from absorbing all those toxic chemicals typically present in over-the-counter cleansers. All you need is a little baking soda, washing soda, and vinegar. Check out my household cleaning recipes here http://cincovidas.com/make-your-own-non-toxic-household-cleaners/

And lastly, cutting back on the amount of products we use is a great idea. We don't need to use so many products. The average American uses 15 products a day - do we really need all those products? Can some of them be multitaskers?

Hope this is helpful and let me know how you do!
Thanks Thanks for your question. Yes, there are many brands that are affordable as well as clean and safe. Weleda, Burts Bees, Pangea and Natural Being are a few brands that I like.

You can also pamper your skin with goodies from your own kitchen. Forget high-cost skin-care products that are full of chemicals anyway. Need extra moisture? Smash up a banana or an avocado, mix it with some yogurt, and wear it as a mask for 10-15 minutes. Find more homemade skincare recipes from my blog here http://cincovidas.com/try-these-natural-homemade-skin-care-wonders-from-your-kitchen/

Another way to save money and avoid chemicals in your home is to make your own non-toxic household cleaners. You’ll be amazed how much money you can save by making your own cleansers, and you’ll save your tender nasal passages and lungs from absorbing all those toxic chemicals typically present in over-the-counter cleansers. All you need is a little baking soda, washing soda, and vinegar. Check out my household cleaning recipes here http://cincovidas.com/make-your-own-non-toxic-household-cleaners/

And lastly, cutting back on the amount of products we use is a great idea. We don't need to use so many products. The average American uses 15 products a day - do we really need all those products? Can some of them be multitaskers?

Hope this is helpful and let me know how you do!
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