Chemical Free Body Care Ideas and Recipes

Modified on Nov 19, 2018

The health and beauty aisle of any drug store is extensive (and can be expensive!) Options are seemingly endless and you sometimes need a magnifying glass to read the long list of ingredients, many of which cannot be pronounced.

Unfortunately many of the "care" products cause more harm than "care." Chemicals in body care products can cause all sorts of side effects, including headaches, sinus congestion, rashes, mouth sores, dermatitis, and even more severe problems including neurological problems and hormone imbalances. Some sunscreens have been implicated in skin cancers, the very condition they are designed to prevent! Parabens, which are widely used preservatives, have been linked to breast cancer, and are common ingredients in popular body care products, including lotions, soaps, massage oils, etc.

The good news is that there are many inexpensive, safe, natural, pleasant and effective alternatives to store bought chemical body care products. Many of these alternatives may already be in your kitchen cabinets!

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