My body is covered by approximately 22 square feet (2 square meters) of skin, which is about 15% of total body weight. At least that is approximately for an average adult. Skinny people – please be silent and don’t brag. Have you thought of how deep the soap or shower gels contents like Sodium Lauryl Sulphate (SLS) and Sodium Laureth Sulphate (SLES) – both foaming agents; Parabens (e.g., methylparaben, propylparaben) which a preservative; Triclosan – antibacterial agent; Fragrance (Perfume) – chemical scents; Formaldehyde Releasers (e.g., DMDM Hydantoin) which is a Preservative; Artificial Colours – dyes; Phthalates Propylene - Solvent for fragrances; Glycol EDTA (Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid), which is a Moisturiser, solvent and EDTA (Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid) - Water softener, preservative go into your skin - and yes it does not touch only the epidermis – the most outer layer but goes deeper to dermis, and hypodermis.
Combined they all can cause skin irritation, dryness, allergic reactions, eczema. Some may contain trace amounts of 1,4-dioxane, a suspected carcinogen. May disrupt hormone function; linked to possible increased cancer risk; can disrupt hormones, cause headaches, some dyes have been linked to cancer in animal studies; may disrupt endocrine system and are associated with reproductive toxicity.
No more skin sobbing – I even enhance my hand made ones with homeopathic Chamomilla for dermatitis; Nux- Vomica and Natrium Muriaticum for dryness and Sulphur for Eczema. Please have a look in www.homeolistics.com and wash down your skin tears.
