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I’m probably not alone in being incredibly aggravated with our political system at the moment. As an outsider, it appears as if our politicians care more about money in their pockets and the feeling of power rather than doing what is best for the people at large. This is clearly showing with our current pandemic, but it’s been going on for quite some time in other areas as well.

A few months ago my husband brought up an article regarding toxic chemicals used in laundromats and how our current administration refuses to admit the harm they are causing, I was outraged. Similarly in the beauty and skincare industry, there is very little regulation. Carcinogens like formaldehyde and arsenic are freely allowed to be used in skincare. The products we put all over our bodies and our face and are absorbed by our skin. How is this ok? Why is the government failing to protect us as consumers?



Thankfully for the first time in 80 years, a bill is being introduced to ban the worst ingredients in personal care products and bring us closer to the strict regulations of over countries (The US currently bans 30 ingredients while Europe band over 1000.) Thankfully some politicians recognize the need to help protect American’s health.


All of this is why I love Beautycounter. Part of their mission is to advocate for #betterbeauty and the company currently bans over 1200 toxic ingredients in their products. The CEO also went before Congress last December to support the current Safe Cosmetics and Personal Care Products Act. To me, the main goal is to inform others of the poor regulation we are currently facing and push for change. I don’t want my daughters to be dealing with the same problems in another 20 years. It’s time we stand up and start advocating for our health.



If you’re interested in what the products you currently use contain, I highly suggest going to the Environmental Working Group and looking them up. And if you’re interested in trying new products, Beautycounter is running a 10% off sale that ends tomorrow. Feel free to chat with me! I’ve always avoided being controversial in the past and would never have even shared this with people, but I’m ready to use my voice in hopes that collectively we can make a difference.

(Fun Fact: I seriously considered double majoring in Political Science when applying for college. I probably would get eaten alive by politicians though šŸ˜‚)

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