Phthalates in skincare products:What they are and why you don't want them.

I wanted to let you know about Phthalates.

Phthalates are a group of chemicals used in many skincare products, often as perfume fixatives, giving the scent more staying power.

Shown to damage the lungs, kidneys, liver and reproductive systems in animal studies, phthalates can be absorbed through the skin or inhaled.

Now of course industry groups deny any risk, but I for one don't want any phthalates in my products.

That's why you want to be careful when so called natural products have "fragrance" oils in their ingredients. Look for essential oils instead. Then you know you're getting the pure scent of the botanical and not a chemical substitute.

The less chemicals we all use the better. For our bodies and the environment.

Hope this helps