Harsh Chemicals? NO THANK YOU!
You know that what you eat and drink while you’re pregnant has the potential to reach your growing baby. But did you know that what you put on your skin holds the same potential? And when it comes to the delicate skin of your baby, it’s even more important to use only those products that are gentle and nurturing. Unfortunately, many popular body care products contain chemicals of concern. We can’t rely on regulation to protect us from potentially dangerous chemicals in our body care products. The FDA has banned just nine chemicals from cosmetics, while the European Union has banned more than 1,000.
Shopping “natural” or “organic” is no guarantee that your products are free of dangerous chemicals. A product that is labeled as being “natural” may be mixed up with synthetic dyes or fragrances. Buying higher cost products is no guarantee either - many are full of the same ingredients and harsh chemicals as the less expensive brands.
Chemicals You Don't Want in Your Body Care
So, what can you do to make sure you’re buying products that are safe and pure? Shop for products that don’t contain the chemicals listed below, in either their ingredients or their packaging.
- Ceteareth-6
- Coal Tar
- Diethanolamine (DEA) or Triethanolamine (TEA)
- Imidazolidinyl Urea and Diazolidinyl Urea
- Mineral Oil
- Parabens — Methyl, Propyl, Butyl, and Ethyl
- Petrolatum
- Phthalates
- Propylene Glycol
- PVP/VA Copolymer
- Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
- Stearalkonium Chloride
- Synthetic colors
- Synthetic fragrances
Want to find products that don’t contain these ingredients? Use the Environmental Working Group’s Skin Deep Database to search for safe products.
At Motherlove, we’ve been committed to making safe, toxin-free, herbal products made with organic ingredients for mothers and babies for over 20 years. We were recently named a “Champion” (the highest level of compliance) of the Compact for Safe Cosmetics. Our products are all rated a zero (the lowest rating) the Environmental Working Group’s Skin Deep Database, and we are proud to publish our complete ingredient lists.
Motherlove uses safe, recyclable packaging for our products, and they are free of “shelf life” preservatives and any artificial ingredients. You expect that from “real food.” You should expect that from your body care, as well.
