Regulations of Toxic Chemicals
The FDA regulation?
I think most would be chocked to know that there is little to no regulation of toxic chemicals used in the personal care industry. Since 1938, the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) has provided The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) with the authority to regulate cosmetics and personal care products. However, the FDA only approve colors used in personal care products. Contrary to common belief, the FDA does not have the legal authority to approve personal care product/cosmetics before they go to market. Actually, the law does not require cosmetic products and ingredients, other than color additives, to have FDA approval. So, despite the rising concern and demand for personal care products to be regulated, the industry remains largely unregulated. Consequently, the FDA regulations does not protect you.
Level of Protection
More than 10,000 chemicals are used in the production of personal care products and cosmetics. However only 11 (as of 2022) toxic chemicals that have been scientifically proven to be harmful your health, are banned or restricted from being used in the United States. On the other hand, the EU and other countries have banned or limited more than 1,600 (as of 2022) from being used in personal care products/cosmetics.
Does Personal Care Product/Cosmetics enter the bloodstream?
The simple answer is a resounding “YES”. Basically, personal care products/cosmetics are applied directly to the skin and are often designed to be absorbed by the skin. Especially think of anti-wrinkle cream or anti-perspirant deodorant just to mention two products that are designed to be absorbed. Anything that gets absorbed into the skin does enter the bloodstream. When you take a shower, your skin is warm and that opens the pores. Pores that are open allow for products to be absorbed even faster.
Speed of absorption?
It is worth knowing that some chemicals get absorbed faster into the bloodstream than others. Because of this fact it is impossible to give an exact time frame of absorption. So, there are several factors that determine the speed of absorption. Firstly, some areas of the skin are thinner than other. For example, around the eyes the skin is very thin thereby making absorption easier. Secondly the temperature of the skin. If the skin is warm the pores are open causing easier absorption. Thirdly, the kind of chemical will also influence the speed of absorption. Therefore, the time it takes for a toxic chemical to get absorbed is hard to nail down to the second or minute. The number that comes up the frequently is 26 seconds. So, to be precise I would say less than a minute.
What does this mean to you?
Consequently, it means that it is up to you to get and stay informed. Make sure to do your own research. make sure to buy with conscious awareness so you can avoid the toxic chemicals. The ball is basically in your court. You have to pay attention to what you buy and put on your skin.
What Toxic Chemicals to avoid?
I have added a PDF on this website that is called the Toxic 10. I suggest you print it out and bring it with you when you shop for personal care products. Lean these toxic chemicals so you are able to look on a label and tell within a short time if a product is okay to buy. Here is a link to the Toxic 10 PDF.
Simple Solution
Alternatively, you can go to my shop. I have found a company that does not use any of the toxic chemicals traditionally used in personal care products. Basically, the products are 100% free of toxic chemicals. Here is the link to the shop Click Here… If you want to go directly to the personal care products Click Here.
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