| Are Your Toiletries Toxic? |
Recent newspaper reports have alerted many of us to the fact that our toiletries and cosmetics are laden with chemicals which could be damaging our health. With moisturisers packed with potentially oestrogenic Parabens and soaps containing Triclosan – a chemical linked to super bugs, is the only answer to give up using our toiletries all together? Thankfully, no. Green People, the organic lifestyle company, has a wide range of 100% natural, organic skin and hair care products, cosmetics and even a babies and children’s range. All are free from ingredients such as Sodium lauryl/laureth sulphate, Parabens, Triclosan, Propylene glycol, Formaldehyde, ethyl alcohol, DEA, TEA, PEG, urea, artificial perfumes and other unnecessary synthetic additives. Additionally, the high-quality concentrated formulas can last up to 3 times as long as many products, making them excellent value for money. Body Care Many bubble baths and shower gels are made with harsh detergents and foaming agents which can cause allergic reactions and skin irritation. Green People use only the mildest coconut and corn-derived cleansing agents in their bath and shower gels. Made without synthetic fragrances this range uses unisex blends of the finest organic essential oils to make bathing a delightful – and toxic-free experience! Try Rosemary & Pink Clay Shower Bath for a purifying skin detox £8.50 300ml. Hair Care Most shampoos on the market contain Sodium lauryl sulphate (SLS), a known eye and skin irritant. Green People shampoos are free from SLS and are suitable for the most sensitive of scalps. Are organic, natural products as effective as their chemical counterparts? The answer is yes, perhaps even more so. Green People shampoos are highly concentrated so a little goes a long way. There is a shampoo for every hair type, including Intensive Repair, formulated especially for coloured and heat-treated hair, £8.50 200ml. Deodorants Most antiperspirants and deodorants contain aluminium which interferes with the natural process of perspiration and has been associated with Alzheimer’s disease. Many conventional deodorants also contain Parabens, which can have oestrogen-mimicking properties. Green People’s effective roll-on deodorants are made from Aloe vera, antiseptic essential oils and Olive leaf extract. Ammonium alum, a natural mineral salt is added for its strong impact on germs, and Zinc ricinoleate, from the Castor Oil plant, acts as an effective deodorant without inhibiting natural perspiration. Green People Gentle Control™ Roll-On Deo retails at £6.49 75ml. Dental Care The 100% natural, award-winning toothpastes from Green People are free from potentially harmful ingredients such as fluoride and SLS. Fluoride can not only cause mottling of the teeth known as fluorosis, but is also thought to be an aggravating factor in the onset of osteoporosis and the junior version, osteomalacia. All Green People toothpastes are formulated with organic essential oils, vitamin C and Myrrh to give protection against bacterial growth, one of the main causes of gum disease. Try Minty Cool Toothpaste £3.45 50ml. Liquid Soap Most liquid soaps contain Triclosan – a synthetic antimicrobial chemical which is thought to be contributing to the increasing incidence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria such as MRSA. Green People’s new Antibacterial Soap is the first in the UK to be certified organic and, what’s more, it is completely free from Triclosan. Priced at £9.99 for 300ml it is a small price to pay to protect your family’s health. Skin Care Many moisturisers and cleansers contain Parabens, believed by some scientific researchers to be linked to serious health problems. Thankfully, Green People’s impressive skin care range is all Paraben-free. Their top-selling Gentle Cleanse™ is so kind to your skin that it even removes eye make-up, RRP £10.99 200ml. They also make the award-winning Fruitful Nights night cream £11.99 50ml. Voted best night cream by Natural Health & Beauty magazine, it leaves skin beautifully soft and helps to minimise fine lines and blemishes. Cosmetics Many lipsticks on the market contain crushed bugs and Propylene glycol, linked to brain, liver and kidney abnormalities. This year Green People launched the UK’s first ever certified organic lipsticks, which are completely free from synthetic or insect-based pigments. Enriched with organic Virgin Coconut oil, exotic wild crafted Cupuaçu butter and Jojoba oil, the new organic lipsticks are a moisturising treat for the driest lips. Available in 4 colours RRP £9.99. There really is an effective and healthier alternative to chemical-laden beauty products. With Green People’s natural, organic products you can still enjoy the luxury of high quality skin and hair care products, and relax in the knowledge that you are not causing long-term damage to your health. Green People products are available online at www.greenpeople.co.uk and by mail order on 01403 740350. |
| Posted: 25/02/2007 19:52:17 Last Updated: 25/02/2007 19:54:23 |
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