5) Switching to Natural Personal CareUsing natural personal care has a double benefit-keeping toxic chemicals off your body and then keeping them out of the environment after they wash off your body. Remember, if you wouldn't eat it, don't put it on your body. You already know that anything you put on your skin, from soap to shampoo, moisturizers to hair dye, deodorant to sunscreen, will be absorbed. Chemicals in these products will be absorbed as well, and they can cause serious health problems. Read labels carefully and be aware that certain types of products tend to be worse than others.
Also remember that when you shower, your pores are absorbing things from the water as well, so anything that you wouldn't want your body to absorb, don't put back into the water. This goes from make-up, toothpaste, lotions, shampoo, conditioner; to dish soap, laundry detergent, car cleaning products, pet products, and even prescription drugs.
What you can do - 6 steps for sustainable personal care:
1) Choose natural, organic-fiber clothing
2) Don't compromise with your children's clothing
3) Find a greener dry cleaner
4) Buy safe personal care products
5) Filter your shower and bath water
6) Choose natural feminine hygiene
Some personal care items that I recommend are:
Jason Organics
Kiss My Face
Seventh Generation
Origins
Ms. Meyers
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