Category Archives: Know Your Ingredients

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Unacceptable Levels

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Unacceptable Levels

Unacceptable Levels Trailer

 

Unacceptable Levels examines the results of the chemical revolution through the eyes of affable filmmaker Ed Brown, a father seeking to understand the world in which he and his wife are raising their children. To create this debut documentary, one man and his camera traveled extensively to find and interview top minds in the fields of science, advocacy and law. Weaving their testimonies into a compelling narrative, Brown presents us with the story of how the chemical revolution brought us to where we are, and where, if we’re not vigilant, it may take us.

Unacceptable Levels Premieres May 9th and you can view the trailer and pre-order to rent online here

Your ability to protect yourself and your family is at stake.

Inherent Organics is a proud supporter of Unacceptable Levels.

 

 

Is This Toxic Chemical in Your Cosmetics?

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Have you ever stopped to think about what your skin absorbs?

An area of skin the size of a 20 cent coin contains more than 3 million cells and 1 meter of blood vessels!

Everything you put on your skin can be absorbed directly in to your blood stream

Diethanolamine (DEA), is a chemical commonly used in personal care and household products and has the following effects on the body:

DEA is a severe skin and eye irritant. It can cause impaired vision, and animal studies have shown it causes damage to the brain, liver, kidneys, skin, spinal cord and bone marrow. There is evidence linking it to cancer of the liver and kidney. It accumulates in organs.  DEA is derived from petroleum and is banned in Europe.

Related products.

Nitrosating agents, including

MEA (Monoethanolamine) and TEA (Triethanolamine)

References

Dangerous Beauty: Cosmetics and Personal Care. Dr Peter Dingle & Toni Brown. ONE Group. 2006.

The Chemical Maze Shopping Companion: Your Guide to Food Additives and Cosmetic Ingredients. Bill Stratham. POSSIBILITY.COM. 2008.

Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) & Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES)

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Is This Toxic Chemical In Your Shampoo? Have you been told that your shampoo is made from natural ingredients? Coconuts for example? The problem is that it may have started off as a coconut, but through chemical processing, ended up as a toxic chemical that’s now penetrating your scalp or skin every day. Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) is a harsh detergent used as a foaming agent and is commonly found in shampoos, soaps, toothpastes, skin cleansers and many other cosmetics. This toxic chemical can cause tissue damage that can result in liver, brain, heart and lung damage. It can also damage the eyes, (particularly in children), cause gum disease, hair loss, eczema and can break down the immune system. It’s so called “milder” cousin, Sodium Laureth Sulphate (SLES), may contain 1,4 Dioxane which is a potent carcinogen. Laboratory studies have shown that 1,4 Dioxane is associated with brain, breast, skin and lung cancer as well as liver and kidney damage. Why do they use these chemicals when they are so damaging to our health? ……….because they are cheap and they can! The cosmetic industry is self-regulated!