Today is the last day of November, which means two very
important things: it’s time to say goodbye to the flurry of nasty moustaches that have invaded our cities,
and according to a special someone, I am officially allowed to play Christmas
music in the apartment tomorrow. This morning I found myself scouring the
shelves of Winner’s for some healthy foodie finds (side post, HomeSense and
Winners are GREAT for organics and specialty health foods). I came out
triumphant with a giant bag of Organic Traditions Holy Basil Tulsi Tea and Giddy
Yoyo Maca Root! In making my way to the home section, I couldn’t help but
noticed the rows of gift baskets and packaged spa sets at the front of the
store. With so many Secret Santa, potlucks, and holiday gifts for co-workers or
bosses to buy for, it can be tempting to pick up a generic gift basic filled
with the usual bubble bath lotion ensemble. Since beginning my studies at CCNM,
I have become much more aware of not only what I put in my body, BUT on it as
well. When you eat something like McDonalds, you know you’re feeding you body
crap, but are you aware of what chemicals you are putting on your largest
organ, the skin? This list displayed on the websites and infographic below are by
no means exhaustive but provide a good idea of ingredients worth avoiding in skincare, face, or hair products. Although the junk food in
my house is minimal, the amount of junk in my bathroom is atrocious. In an
effort to slowly convert over to all natural skin care and beauty products, I bought some amazing Green Beaver toothpaste, deodorant and lip balm at the Whole Life
Expo last weekend. Tomorrow, I plan to look for some better body lotion and
body wash products by Desert Essence or similar brands in Kensington Market.
Given it’s exam time and I am feeling the crunch (homeopathy
acutes have taken over my life) I decided not to paraphrase what I found online
but instead direct you to some websites that offer sound advice on ingredients
worth avoiding.
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