Natracare: Feminine Hygeine

Our skin is the largest organ in the body, the first fragile line of defence and a receptive medium for transport of toxins across the blood-brain barrier, so it is important to use products that are free from irritants and chemicals that have potential for long term damage or unknown effect. Teens for Safe Cosmetics advocate the avoidance of chemicals that are present in many conventional products, and surprisingly, also found in many claiming natural status.

Take a look at some of those lotions, potions and wipes that could be sitting "innocently" on your shelves labeled as natural; do they contain fungicides and pesticides? - Well if they contain Sodium benzoate, that's just what they contain because this chemical is made from PETROLEUM and is a fungicide and insecticide. Check the labels and if you see Sodium Benzoate and Citric Acid listed on those "natural products", their combination in a formula, forms benzene in the product, a known carcinogen.

According to Professor Peter Piper of the University of Sheffield, U.K, using Sodium benzoate increases the aging process of skin in general and has been linked to damage of DNA in a cell’s mitochondria increasing the risk for neurological illnesses such as Parkinson’s.

We are all trying to do our best for the environment, some taking bigger strides than others. Be careful and do not be deceived by products that are just plastic masquerading as cloth. Organic cotton is non irritating, soft, biodegradable, derived from renewable resources and best for delicate baby. Not because we just say so, midwives, doulas and mums say so too.

Award winning Natracare organic cotton baby wipes are soft, gentle and effective cleansing wipes for daily use on baby’s skin. They are suitable for Vegans, are free from harmful, irritating chemical ingredients. No petroleum derivatives; No alcohol; No parabens or any other formaldehyde releasing preservatives (such as SHG and phenoxyethanol). The certified organic cotton cloth is infused with organic essential oils of apricot, linden and chamomile as well as other natural plant extracts. They are also completely biodegradable and compostable.

Natracare, for 20 years, has constantly provided high quality feminine hygiene products including nursing pads, maternity pads and organic cotton baby wipes made from only natural and organic ingredients from sustainable resources. They are constantly setting the bar in environmental standards for their products that are unequalled anywhere in the world. Their commitment has been recognized by many international environmental and ethical awards.

For more information visit their website www.natracare.com