Onto another important part of the AntiCancer Lifestyle, and that is reducing toxins from our body. One important way to do this is to use clean skin and hair care products. Easier said then done in our market filled with brands that say they are “organic”, “natural” and…
I began my search for clean skin and hair care products including perfume and cosmetics around 30 years ago. In that timeframe, I have tried a lot of products. As I mentioned in my last newsletter/email – my parents both died young from cancer – so my quest for knowledge to reduce our risks through good diet and self care started early in my life.
The last 15 years or so – I’ve experienced too many people of all ages (especially young people in their 30s and 40s) get cancer. We know now that exposure to toxic chemicals can increase our risks.
‘We’re exposed to over 80,000 toxins, circulating in our environment every day,’ says nutritionist and hormonal health expert Angelique Panagos. ‘There is growing evidence that pesticides, bisphenol A (BPA), phthalates and other chemicals act as endocrine disruptors, meaning they interfere with the body’s carefully regulated hormonal system and they artificially increase the levels of hormones in the body, or impede their proper and essential breakdown.’
The beauty industry is VERY under-regulated — which means companies can put just about anything in products. 😠 The US only bans 30 ingredients from personal-care products. (For context, the EU bans more than 1,400.)
So what do we do?
We avoid chemicals that are toxic, especially ones that act as “hormone disruptors”.
Hormone Disruptors, also known as endocrine disruptors, are low-dose, estrogen-like chemicals that may interfere with our endocrine systems and cause negative developmental, reproductive, neurological, and immune issues. If we want optimal weight, we want to avoid these chemicals as they can mess with our metabolism. Most of these agents are man-made and are found in everyday products.
Specifically watch out for these 7:
👉Parabens
👉Phthalates
👉Fragrances
👉Glycol Ethers
👉Cyclosiloxanes
👉Benzones
🙌 Now for the good news — Beautycounter’s “In Between Sale” is on! It starts November 1st. For the past 10 years or so I have used and rep Beautycounter because I know their products are 100% safe and work.
This In Between Sale will take place while the company continues to reorganize. While I am told most if not all products and gift sets will be available – they will sell out fast. 👌
Not sure what skin care line is best for you? Need gifts that show you care? Message me — I’ve got you covered! 🎁💄
Another bonus with Beautycounter’s products is that they work! And, as I mentioned, you can feel 100% confident that all their products are clean.
🍓Nourish. 💪Move. 🧘♀️Meditate.
To our health & beauty,
Christine
PS. In addition to representing Beautycounter, I also work with TULSO Wellness, who provides healthy superfood smoothies bars and lattes, backed by research and designed by a 3 Michelin star chef to perfect the taste. These smoothies and the Organic Cacao Latte have been game changers for me, by helping to keep my healthy weight. You can get a discount on their products from me– just let me know.
