Hello beautiful! This month we celebrate World Health Day and that's why I want to talk to you about the impact that our decisions have on our health and the planet.
The cosmetic industry is full of products that include toxic and polluting ingredients in their formulations, which can not only cause problems to our health, but also increase pollution and damage to the environment atmosphere.
The vast majority of brands use synthetic ingredients, microplastics and oil derivatives that end up causing skin sensitivities and due to their toxicity they also end up contaminating the waters of the sea, rivers, lakes and affecting the ecosystem where these products are being produced.
Today I want to share with you three steps you can follow to take care of your skin and the planetRemember that every consumer decision we make counts and can make a difference.
This is the most important step, you just have to read the label or the box of the product where the list of ingredients is found.
Take the time to read the ingredient list of the products you consume or apply to your skin.
Avoid ingredients such as Aluminum, ingredients ending in Phthalate, PEG, PPG, Parfum or fragrance, synthetic dyes, petrolatum and parabens.
Do you have questions about an ingredient? Research its name online and check if it may have side effects for your health or the planet.
Verify that the brands of cosmetics, hair products, skin care products and everything you have in your bathroom and cosmetic bag have these characteristics:
✓Do not test on animals
✓Does not contain genetically modified ingredients, nor are its formulas made from them.
✓Do not work with toxic ingredients (like the ones I mentioned in the previous point)
Eliminating products that contain toxic ingredients from your daily consumption is one of the most important steps to start conscious and responsible consumption.
Today we have the advantage of finding cleaner products and many brands such as Zue Botanicals have opted for the Development of Clean Beauty.
In our formulations we seek to ensure that the ingredients and aromas are completely natural. That is why the products are suitable for all skin types and ages. Learn about our history here!