Here at The Body Code we love simple and organic ingredients.
We all know the importance of buying organic food, or using organic cleaning products...but did you know your skin is the largest organ in your body?! The average adult is exposed to 168 hazardous chemicals each day. Chemicals such as phthalates, mineral oils, sodium lauryl sulphate, propylene glycol, and parabens, are all commonly used in cosmetics and body care products, and are known carcinogens or toxins that affect the immune, reproductive, and endocrine systems.
Your skin absorbs things easily. Anything that is applied to the skin - such as moisturizers, lipsticks, deodorants, and other cosmetics are absorbed into the body and into the blood stream just as if you’d eaten it.
Most chemicals have not undergone any safety testing. Of the more than 10,000 chemical ingredients in cosmetic and personal care products less then 10% have actually been tested. And of those that have been tested virtually none have been banned. The FDA has only restricted 9 ingredients in 67 years.
So, all-in-all, organic products just work better. Non toxic skin care products are more effective simply because they are made with ingredients that don't disrupt your body's natural state. Since what you put on your skin will end up in your body, treat your body well and you will feel and look your best. Our standard of excellence is organic and simple.
Check back regularly, as we are constantly researching new materials and adding new products.
Some recipes we're currently perfecting are:
-Organic deodorant
-Warming Salve
-Calming Salve
-Face Oil
-Many more to come!
