Finally! There are now some niche markets that actually make sense and, by and large, seem to have our best interests at heart. I am talking about the non-toxic and organic beauty industry which has exploded onto the scene in recent years, with very good reason.
People are becoming wise to the dangers of chemical-laden cosmetics and body care products and consumers are demanding suitable alternatives. Health conscious people everywhere, including those of us following a raw food diet, are finally coming to terms with the rather logical idea that if you can't eat it, you shouldn't be putting it on your skin.
Your skin is the largest eliminative organ of your body. Everything that you put on your skin gets absorbed into your bloodstream and distributed throughout the body. If you want true and lasting health, you must change not only what you put into your body through ingestion, but also what gets in through absorption as well.
One merely needs to read the label of any hygienic product such as deodorant, shampoo or toothpaste sold in regular grocery or department stores to be convinced that some of these things are definitely not in our best interest. And for women the plot only thickens when they visit the cosmetics counter. Two of the most dangerous substances women are being duped into buying are fragrances and lipsticks.
When you spray a fragrance, which contains alcohol for better absorption, onto your skin, what exactly is that lovely smell that is going into your bloodstream? A toxic chemical, more than likely. Lipsticks have been in the news recently because research has indicated they often contain high amounts of lead. Why it is that these substances, which would never be allowed in our food supply, are acceptable in personal care products is a mystery to me.
The good news is that in today's day and age we have options. There are plenty of wonderful healthy alternatives for just about any product you want, and by following a raw food lifestyle, you may eventually discover that your need for all those bottles and tubes lining your medicine cabinet shelves has been drastically reduced.
A visit to your local health food store may get you started in the right direction as you seek to change to health promoting products. Reputable companies such as Miessence, Burt's Bees and Your Right to Be Beautiful may be found online as well as many, many others. You can be sure that somewhere in your vicinity there will be suitable products to be found. And there's always the option of coming up with your own from foodstuffs that you have on hand.
A few money saving tips that I have picked up along the way are very simple and you can use them with utmost confidence. For instance, using pure coconut oil (the kind you may use for cooking) instead of body lotion works wonderfully. I now use a combination of sea salt and baking soda instead of toothpaste, and I will never mess with those messy tubes again, especially considering the various dangers of fluoride that have been discovered over the years.
By becoming a raw food enthusiast and regaining your health, you will eliminate the need for some of these products. For example, after you have gained a clean body and bloodstream you will find the need for underarm deodorant a thing of the past. You won't have the odor because you won't be emitting the toxins and bacteria that produce it in the first place.
Mouthwash will be another unnecessary and chemical-laden item you can cross off your shopping list for the same reason. Your skin will be much healthier and glowing, thus eliminating the need for all sorts of expensive concoctions for eliminating wrinkles, bags, etc. A few natural maintenance products will then serve you just fine.
There are some wonderful resources online for learning more about healthy living possibilities, especially about the raw food diet. Here are three resources I have personally found particularly helpful: http://rawfoodists.blogspot.com/, http://www.simplyrawbliss.com/ and http://www.kaboodle.com/rawfood.
People are becoming wise to the dangers of chemical-laden cosmetics and body care products and consumers are demanding suitable alternatives. Health conscious people everywhere, including those of us following a raw food diet, are finally coming to terms with the rather logical idea that if you can't eat it, you shouldn't be putting it on your skin.
Your skin is the largest eliminative organ of your body. Everything that you put on your skin gets absorbed into your bloodstream and distributed throughout the body. If you want true and lasting health, you must change not only what you put into your body through ingestion, but also what gets in through absorption as well.
One merely needs to read the label of any hygienic product such as deodorant, shampoo or toothpaste sold in regular grocery or department stores to be convinced that some of these things are definitely not in our best interest. And for women the plot only thickens when they visit the cosmetics counter. Two of the most dangerous substances women are being duped into buying are fragrances and lipsticks.
When you spray a fragrance, which contains alcohol for better absorption, onto your skin, what exactly is that lovely smell that is going into your bloodstream? A toxic chemical, more than likely. Lipsticks have been in the news recently because research has indicated they often contain high amounts of lead. Why it is that these substances, which would never be allowed in our food supply, are acceptable in personal care products is a mystery to me.
The good news is that in today's day and age we have options. There are plenty of wonderful healthy alternatives for just about any product you want, and by following a raw food lifestyle, you may eventually discover that your need for all those bottles and tubes lining your medicine cabinet shelves has been drastically reduced.
A visit to your local health food store may get you started in the right direction as you seek to change to health promoting products. Reputable companies such as Miessence, Burt's Bees and Your Right to Be Beautiful may be found online as well as many, many others. You can be sure that somewhere in your vicinity there will be suitable products to be found. And there's always the option of coming up with your own from foodstuffs that you have on hand.
A few money saving tips that I have picked up along the way are very simple and you can use them with utmost confidence. For instance, using pure coconut oil (the kind you may use for cooking) instead of body lotion works wonderfully. I now use a combination of sea salt and baking soda instead of toothpaste, and I will never mess with those messy tubes again, especially considering the various dangers of fluoride that have been discovered over the years.
By becoming a raw food enthusiast and regaining your health, you will eliminate the need for some of these products. For example, after you have gained a clean body and bloodstream you will find the need for underarm deodorant a thing of the past. You won't have the odor because you won't be emitting the toxins and bacteria that produce it in the first place.
Mouthwash will be another unnecessary and chemical-laden item you can cross off your shopping list for the same reason. Your skin will be much healthier and glowing, thus eliminating the need for all sorts of expensive concoctions for eliminating wrinkles, bags, etc. A few natural maintenance products will then serve you just fine.
There are some wonderful resources online for learning more about healthy living possibilities, especially about the raw food diet. Here are three resources I have personally found particularly helpful: http://rawfoodists.blogspot.com/, http://www.simplyrawbliss.com/ and http://www.kaboodle.com/rawfood.
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