Non-Toxic Beauty Products: A Guide to Healthier Skincare and Makeup

Life after Kids with Drs. Brooke and Lynne

Most of us know by now that what we eat or put into our body has a huge impact on our health and the way we will age, but, did you know that what we put on our body, what comes in contact with our skin, is every bit as important to our health and aging as the food we eat. In this week’s episode of The Life after Kids Podcast, we discuss the importance of using non-toxic beauty products. You’ll learn how the chemicals in many beauty products can be harmful to our health, especially as we age, and we give recommendations for non-toxic beauty brands and products that we personally use and trust.

Every choice we make today, including what products we use on our skin, impacts our health and the aging process. It can be difficult to find safe, nontoxic beauty products that actually work, but don’t worry, we’ve done the work and research for you! Learn more about healthier beauty products and makeup in this week’s episode of The Life after Kids Podcast.
Timestamp Summary
| 0:00:34 | Increased awareness of the impact of beauty products on health
| 0:01:39 | The absorption of products through the skin and their effects on the body
| 0:02:47 | Toxins in beauty products can disrupt hormones
| 0:04:16 | Toxins can be stored in fat cells and impact weight
| 0:05:00 | Toxins overload mitochondria and affect longevity
| 0:06:16 | Need for personal responsibility in choosing safe products
| 0:07:44 | Labels can be misleading, need to read ingredients
| 0:08:49 | Harmful chemicals to avoid: parabens, triclosan, formaldehyde
| 0:10:46 | Importance of reading labels and avoiding toxins in products
| 0:11:22 | Mention of cadmium compounds and the Environmental Working Group
| 0:12:02 | Mention of phthalates, sodium laurel sulfate, and fragrance
| 0:13:35 | Importance of choosing certified organic products
| 0:16:55 | Recommended brands for face products: Kora and Clear Stem
| 0:18:31 | Discussion about nontoxic face sunscreen and powder sunscreen
| 0:20:20 | Discussion about foundation and recommended brands
| [0:21:18] | Mascara and lipstick recommendations
| [0:23:00] | Body creams and butters recommendations
| [0:25:40] | Coconut oil and Buddha butter for dry skin
| [0:27:01] | Perfumes from Goop and essential oil perfumes
| [0:28:27] | Clean deodorant options
| [0:30:43] | Recommendation to detox if experiencing body odor
| 0:30:43 | Discussion about non-toxic deodorants and hair products
| 0:32:01 | Tip for avoiding product getting stuck under fingernails
| 0:33:11 | Conversation about non-toxic nail products
| 0:34:22 | Recommendations for low-toxicity nail polishes
| 0:35:27 | Introduction to soft gel manicures
| 0:37:33 | Closing remarks on being nontoxically beautiful

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Dr. Brooke and Dr. Lynne
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