Why is a product detox important?

Are you adding to your body's toxic pile every day and needing to detox?

It is easy to go throughout the day using products we are accustomed to without thinking about the ingredients but I would encourage you to take a quick minute to do so now...you deserve it!

Let's go through the morning of a typical woman (men have fewer products usually but are similar other than makeup). Gentlemen, this could be your wife's routine.

You wake up to shower and use average products.

1-Pantene Daily Moisture Renewal Shampoo

2-Pantene Daily Moisture Renewal Conditioner

3-Dove Bar Soap

4-Crest & Scope Complete Whitening Toothpaste - Minty fresh

5-Dove Clinical Protection Cool Essentials Antiperspirant

6-Maybelline Great Lash Mascara

7-MAC neutral matte lipstick

You have come in contact with 12 of the most harmful chemicals to your body. Let me break down how many exposures you have had and what they can potentially do over time.

How many toxic chemicals have been absorbed through your skin?

First thing in the morning you have already had:

• 3 exposures to Formaldehyde which is a known carcinogen that when breathed in causes the development of cancer cells in the nasal cavity at the least.
• 3 exposures to Parabens. They are one of the most toxic cosmetic ingredients. Not only are they carcinogenic but they are hormone disruptors, do DNA damage, irritate the skin, are linked to breast cancer or tumors, and cause reproductive issues.
• 4 exposures to Phthalates that cause hormonal disruptions, reproductive issues, diabetes, and more. They are the "fragrance" in many products.
• 6 exposures to Laureth Sulfate or Sodium Lauryl. These make products foamy but can dry out the skin or scalp. The long-term danger is that they damage enzymes allowing for toxicity levels to raise in the brain, heart, liver, kidney, and nervous system.
• 1 exposure to DEA, MEA, or TEA. This trifecta is banned in Europe as they may cause cancers, irritation, skin damage, allergies, and organ system toxicity as they are created from petroleum.
• 10 exposures to Metalloestrogens or heavy metals. They are mostly illegal in Europe, Japan, and Canada yet the U.S. barely regulates them in cosmetics. They can cause a vast variety of issues including lung cancer, skin irritations, and neurodegenerative disease such as Alzheimer's Disease as well as schizophrenia.
• 5 exposures to 1,4 Dioxane which again, is a carcinogenic petroleum-based chemical in over 45% of cosmetics. It is toxic to your digestive system, immune system, nervous system, kidneys, heart, and blood. They can cause headaches, vertigo, drowsiness, anorexia, and irritated eyes/nose/lungs/throat.
• 7 exposures to MIT, a chemical found in antifreeze, oven cleaner, floor or window cleaners, paint, and air fresheners. They can cause cancer and suspected nerve damage.
• 8 exposures to Dimethicone can cause acne by blocking the moisture from getting into the pores causing festering oily breakouts. It is used in products such as caulk, silly putty, Rain-X, adhesives as well as your moisturizers, hair care, makeup, and ironically acne products.
• 17 exposures to Petroleum based ingredients! It can contain carcinogenic pieces that cause your skin to break out or become irritated. It's cheap and pore-clogging.
• 2 exposures to Triclosan which is used as an antibacterial. It was banned in 2016 from being used in antibacterial soaps but is still being used in your cosmetics, shaving cream, hand sanitizer, antiperspirants, toothpaste, etc.
• 14 exposures to Coal Tar well known as a carcinogen by the American Cancer Society. They are mostly the colors in products that can trigger migraines, allergies, anxiety, and hyperactivity too.

These 7 very common products are just the tip of the iceberg. Think of the lotions, fragrances, synthetic fabrics, cleaning chemicals, and other items that touch your skin throughout the day. Of course, women may use more cosmetics adding to the pile and some jobs may have workplace exposure.

It is more important than ever to protect your body from all of these chemicals. In fact, Americans are exposed to thousands yearly. The average woman has 168 exposures daily and men have 85!

Hair Analysis testing can look into your mineral deficiencies so we can specifically rebuild your ability to detoxify these offenders.

As I dig deeper into my Health For Life™ clients, I analyze 25 of their most commonly used personal care products and 25 of the most frequently used cleaning products they are exposed to daily. This accumulation highlights why changes need to be made for successful detoxification. Then I can suggest healthier replacements for their personal care and home.

If are ready to clean up your products we can chat about your health goals or you can purchase an analysis to get started today.

You can avoid at least 80 dangerous chemicals every day!

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