What In The World Are You Putting On Your Youth Athlete’s Skin
Health News from Medical News Today wrote an interesting post today on
Here’s a quick excerpt
Why don’t you run and get a bottle of any of the skin moisturizers that you are currently using. You might find that your personal care products contain one or probably more of many possibly dangerous ingredients. Dr.Mercola at Mercola.com has put together a list of Do Not’s for your family skin care
Here are a few of the most common suspicious ingredients:
Mineral Oil, Paraffin, and Petrolatum - Petroleum products that coat the skin like plastic, clogging pores and creating a build-up of toxins, which in turn accumulate and can lead to dermatologic issues. Slows cellular development, which can cause you to show earlier signs of aging. Suspected cause of cancer. Disruptive of hormonal activity. By the way, when there’s an oil spill in the ocean, don’t they rush to clean it up - fast? Why put that stuff on your skin?
Parabens - Widely used as preservatives in the cosmetic industry […]
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