Sistermixin' The Whole Circle

Brace yourself because you’re going to learn so much in this episode! This question came up quite often in our Additive-Free Made Easy Group. Just why are petroleum based ingredients harmful to your health? You might want to read the back of your skincare product labels after hearing this podcast! Petroleum ingredients are found in some of the most popular skincare products. What are petroleum based products? This is likely the biggest question we get asked. In a nutshell, they are a by-product of crude oil. Yes, something you put in your car or lubricate your car engine with. That’s what’s going on your skin. It just blows our mind that health authorities allow companies to place petroleum in popular beauty care products! There are a couple of grades of petroleum to look for: Xylene Toluene Mineral oil (perhaps the most deceptive branding) Liquid paraffin Paraffin wax Petroleum jelly (has been around for 50 to 60 years as a base in makeup products) While there are no real links to major medical issues, there