Hey everybody!
At Earth’s Enrichments we felt that it was time to give you detailed insight into why our body bars are made the way that they are. We did lots of homework and studied the best ingredients for your skin. In doing so, we have avoided using some harmful compounds and chemicals in our soaps. Here’s what we have excluded– our body bars have absolutely no parabens, sulfates, phthalates, petroleum, artificial coloring, artificial fragrances, nor any preservatives.
These above ingredients have been known to produce harmful effects to the skin and can result in discomfort. We know what it’s like to have sensitive skin and have some elements in the average soap break you out. We know what it’s like to have skin irritation and can’t find skin care products that won’t irritate your skin further. We also know what it’s like to use an organic soap and have it not meet your expectation. So, we have used our experiences and homework to make our soap with you and your skin in mind.
The EE 411
We at EE offer an all-natural and USDA certified organic soap that does not include parabens, sulfates, phthalates, petroleum, artificial coloring, artificial fragrances, or preservatives. Below are brief descriptions for each chemical and the possible effects that they can have on your body. We encourage you to do your own homework and look more into them. You will find it quite interesting!
Parabens
Parabens are a compound that is made to chemically preserve cosmetics and pharmaceutical products. They were made chemically as a cheaper alternative to natural fungicides and bactericides such as grapefruit seed extract (GSE).
Although they may be a cheaper alternative, with constant usage they can have some, both minor and major, health risks. Parabens have been found in breast cancer tumors and are known to mimic estrogen. Although there is not a correlation between cancer and parabens, the ability to mimic estrogen could be responsible for early puberty in girls.
Sulfates
Sulfates are mineral salts that contain sulfur. It is used in food, beverages, hair and skin care products. It has been known to dry out the skin and scalp causing it to become itchy. Also, if it gets into your eyes, it can irritate them (remember what happens when you shampoo). Substantial exposure to sulfates can cause diarrhea, intestinal pain, and a bit of a decrease normal stomach acidity.
Phthalates
Phthalates are actually plasticizers which gives substances it is added to flexibility, longevity, and durability. This means phthalates add plastic to whatever it is in. This includes deodorants, nail polish, hair spray, perfumes, lotions, creams, and powders), and baby products. Its main function in lotion is to help penetrate the skin and soften it. It also helps maintain the fragrance.
When used in skincare products it can be absorbed through the skin, entered into the bloodstream and traces can be found in urine. It can even be found in the urine of infants whose mothers used skincare products with phthalates during pregnancy. Substantial amounts of phthalates are known to cause hormone imbalances and birth defects.
Petroleum
Petroleum is a highly flammable liquid that contains hydrocarbons, some molecular weights, crude oils, and other liquid organic compounds. When we say organic compounds we mean fossil fuels (the main ingredient in this are dead organisms).
Short term effects of crude petroleum hydrocarbons can be respiratory problems, depression, anxiety disorder, and other mental disorders.
Artificial Coloring
Artificial coloring can be found in lotions, shampoos, soaps, and other such products and can contain certain amounts of metal allotments. Some of those metal allotments could consist of arsenic, lead, and mercury. These metals are known to cause gastrointestinal (orally taken), and could contaminate the skin.
Artificial Preservatives
Artificial preservatives come in many forms like nitrates, sulphur dioxide, sulfites, and parabens. They are highly allergenic, toxic, and are known to cause tumors. Some of these artificial preservatives can also contain small amounts of formaldehyde. This can irritate the skin, cause cancer, and could even damage the nervous system.
Artificial Fragrances
Artificial fragrances are often made using petrochemicals (natural scents mixed with petroleum). They can irritate the skin, aggravate asthma, and cause nausea, mood change, depression, lethargy, restlessness, irritability, memory lapses, and the inability to concentrate.
Tell Us: Can you feel the difference in your skin when you use products that do not contain any chemicals? Give it a try!
(This post was brought to you by Earth’s Enrichments. Similar posts can be found by visiting our Blog. More information about our company and products (USDA Certified Organic Soaps, Organic Bath Salts, Organic Sugar Scrubs, Organic Body Balms and Organic Lip Balms) can be found on our Website. Thank you Earth’s Enricher!)