Did you know that what you put on your skin goes into your bloodstream, body, brain and organs too? Take a new look at the ingredients in skin care products and cosmetics... it's not easy to know which ones are health or unhealthy.

Affusion Skincare owner Denise Jacob points out that just as important as knowing about beneficial ingredients, is education about ingredients that can be harmful.

Affusion products DO NOT contain the following:

• Phthalates – Phthalates are synthetic chemical compounds mainly used as softening agents and to create fragrance. A joint Swedish-Danish research team found a very strong link between allergies in children and phthalates. Studies have reported that phthalates may mimic the female hormone oestrogen and cause "feminisation" of baby boys, lowering sperm count.
• Parabens - Parabens are synthetic compounds used as a preservative in most beauty products. You can find them listed as methylparabens, propylparabens, butylparabens, and ethylparabens. Parabens cause many allergic reactions and skin rashes. They have also been found in breast cancer tissue.
• Talc – Talc has asbestos in it. Asbestos is another dangerous carcinogen.
• Synthetic Dyes – Synthetic colors are a byproducts of the petroleum industry. The molecular structure of these products are so small that they can pass through the brain barrier. This can manifest itself as turning numbers backwards when writing or reading, peeling skin, acne, or ADD symptoms. Many people have allergies to artificial colorings, especially red 40. Affusion has no synthetic ingredients in any or our products!
• Petroleum-Based Wax – petroleum by-products can pass through the brain barrier and cause ADD/dyslexia symptoms.
• Diethanolamine – DEA is used as a skin softener and humectant in personal care products. It can be carcinogenic when combined with other ingredients. It is a skin irritant. It’s close and dangerous cousins are TEA, and MEA.
• Bismuth Oxychloride - Bismuth is put in cosmetics because it gives a sheen to the face, is soft to the touch, and is extremely inexpensive. A by-product of lead and copper refining, bismuth oxychloride is a heavy metal. Heavy metals have been linked to Alzheimer's and Parkinson’s Disease.
• Sodium Laurel Sulfate – SLS is put in many soaps, cleansers, and shampoos to enhance the foaming action of a product. It is a common skin irritant and is rapidly absorbed into the heart, liver, brain, and eyes, which can cause long term effects. It has been linked to cataracts in adults and inhibiting proper development of children’s eyes.
• Sodium Laureth Sulfate – SLES is another form of SLS. When reacting with other ingredients, it can be carcinogenic and rapidly absorbs into the body. It is a skin irritant and may cause hair loss.
• Gluten – Gluten is a starch found in wheat and other products. Many people are allergic to wheat and other ingredients containing gluten. This can also be a problem if you are ADD, ADHD, or a celiac. If your body can’t handle digesting gluten, don’t put it on your skin. It will be absorbed into your body.