We first started making our own soap at Roses Ridge because our son had eczema. He has not had eczema in 2 years since. What began as a solution to our son's health problem turned into an educational experience of huge proportions and changed the way we looked at mass marketed items forever. If your not looking at labels, you are slowly toxifying yourself and your family. The first barrier toxins touch, before reaching your bloodstream, is your skin, hair, and nails. Skin is the largest organ of the body and for some reason we are taught that unless we have a "break" in our skin, it is impenetrable, like plastic. So far from the truth!! Your skin, hair, and nails absorb up to 60%, depending on area of the body and chemical used, based on research. Some areas, like underarms and genitalia, may absorb up to 100%. (Connection with the increase in prostate and breast cancers? Hmmm...) Long ago I did work for a lab that tested pharmaceutical and some cosmetic products. Guess how inaccurate the testing was?! One of the cosmetic companies was a large corporation too. My point is do not expect the FDA and other government agencies to be looking out for your best interest. Don't be lazy and look for the list of ingredients. (I will be posting the toxins list soon.) I was told if you can't eat it safely, should you be slathering it all over your body? (Petroleum anyone?) The below video is one that really had me thinking about how the cosmetic industry works. I hope you will take the time to watch it.
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