Despite their claims of being pure and gentle for baby, many supermarket brands of baby care products have been found to contain the chemicals 1,4-dioxane and/or formaldehyde. Formaldehyde is created when other chemicals in the product break down over time, while 1,4-dioxane is formed when foaming agents are combined with ethylene oxide or similar petrochemicals.These baby shampoos, lotions and powders also commonly contain phthalates that have been linked with possible reproductive problems. There is a strong correlation between phthalate exposure and early onset of puberty in girls. Phthalates are used as a fragrance stabiliser and are often not listed on labels.A recent study, found phthalates in elevated levels in the urine of babies who’d been recently shampooed, powdered or lotioned with baby products.
Another common ingredient is parabens. These are a group of synthetic preservatives. Possible side effects - allergic reactions, endocrine disruption: contact dermatitis and a possible increase in the risk of breast cancer.
Propylene glycol often found in skin care products has been found to cause skin rash, deafness, kidney damage and liver problems in scientific and animal studies. This chemical damages cell membranes, leading to rashes, dry skin and surface damage of the skin. One researcher advises caution when propylene glycol is used on the skin, even in the laboratory. Another study warns that animals and humans are both at risk when taking medicines containing propylene glycol.
Miessence Mother and Baby Products are contain certified organic ingredients and are totally free from synthetics, allergens, perfumes and essential oils.
Below is a list of ingredients in a popular supermarket brand of baby lotion. They make you feel good about buying the product because it contains Aloe Vera and vitamin E. These are only a small part of the overall ingredients.
Water, Propylene Glycol, Myristyl Myristate, Glyceryl Stearate, Stearic Acid, Oleic Acid, Polysorbate 61, Dimethicone, Isopropyl Palmitate, Sorbitan Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Synthetic Bees Wax, Carbomer, Benzyl Alcohol, Fragrance, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Butylparaben, Aloe Vera Extract, Tocopherol Acetate (Vitamin E Acetate)
Compare this with the ingredients in Miessence Baby Lotion:
certified organic aloe barbadensis (aloe vera) leaf juice, certified organic calendula officinalis flower extract, certified organic cocos nucifera (coconut) fruit oil, certified organic matricaria recutita (chamomile) flower extract, certified organic vanilla planifolia CO2 extract, non-gmo lecithin, certified organic althea officinalis (marshmallow) root extract, sclerotium rolfsii gum, aqua, certified organic rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) leaf extract, certified organic butyrospermum parkii (shea) fruit butter, certified organic ethanol (sugar cane alcohol), citrus aurantium amara (bitter orange) fruit extract
Have a look here for products that contain ingredients that you can actually pronounce and you know are safe for use on the skin of your precious baby.
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