Skin S.O.S.: Why Ditching Petroleum-Based Creams is a Game-Changer For Your Health.

Today we're diving into the nitty-gritty of moisturizers, by shining a light on petroleum-based creams & cosmetics – the ones we thought were our dry skin's BFFs.

Let’s see why these creams might not be giving our skin the love it truly deserves.

Trust me, I think you will like to know about this…

The Lowdown on Petroleum-Based Creams:

You know those thick creams with paraffin that promise to save your skin from dryness? Well, they're creating a waterproof shield that stops your skin from doing its natural detox dance.

The Unseen Consequences: Sure, these creams might give you a quick fix of hydration, but there's a catch. Over time, they could be causing some serious skin rebellion. Pores might get clogged, breakouts may become the norm, and more importantly your skin forgets how to function on its own. Ever noticed yourself becoming a cream addict, constantly needing a fix? That's your skin saying, "Help, I've forgotten how to do my job!"

The Shocking Study:

A study conducted in 2010, by the University of Bath dropped a truth bomb – paraffin-based emollients, especially those with sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS), could be thinning our skin. And if you've got eczema, brace yourself – using these creams might be making things worse & not better.

Richard Guy, Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Bath, explained the problem with SLS-containing creams: "Rubbing aqueous cream containing SLS into the skin thins this protective barrier, making the skin more susceptible to irritation by chemicals.

When choosing skin creams and lotions, opt for products containing naturally hydrating alternatives to paraffin, these might include:

Shea Butter

Castor Oil

Coconut Oil

Avocado Oil

Jojoba Oil

Apricot Kernel Oil

Beeswax

In Closing: When it comes to your skin, it's time to break up with those petroleum-based creams. Give your skin the TLC it deserves with natural alternatives. Your skin will thank you by glowing up and showing up as its happiest, healthiest self.

The Sobering Truth:

Truly clean, chemical-free beauty is essential because the ingredients you put in your body will make it into your bloodstream! and will eventually have an impact on your hormones...Scary, right? But it doesn’t have to be.

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