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Top 7 ingredients/products to avoid 1. Parabens . Parabens such as ethyl-, methyl-, butyl-, or propylparaben, are used as preservatives in many products such as shampoos, moisturizers, soaps, exfoliants, cleansers, and deodorants. They are excellent preservatives, but this class of chemicals are endocrine disruptors. Endocrine disruptors are chemicals that mimic your own hormones. Parabens mimic estrogen and have been found in breast cancer tumors. Parabens have also been shown to stimulate breast cancer cell growth. 2. Phthalates. Numerous news stories about the toxicity of Bisphenol A, a toxic plasticizer contaminant in drinking water bottles and canned food liners, has increased consumer awareness about phthalates. Unfortunately, the cosmetic industry uses phthalates in hair spray, nail polish, and numerous other products. Phthalates are hormone disruptors and have been shown to negatively affect genital development in baby boys and reduce testosterone levels in males in general. 3....

I have been thinking a lot lately about all the great information I share at my classes with people. Everyone always says they will never remember it all :-) So, I have decided to share a couple of tips regularly with you :-) #1 Wash your face before bed...every night! I don't care how tired you are! Why? During the night, our pores open up and all the debris that is left on your face from the daytime will get deeply embedded into your pores, causing premature aging and possibly acne. Your skin does it's best recovery work at night, so using an excellent night creme will really improve your skin. #2 What you put on your skin is absorbed into all your major organs, like your liver and kidneys, within 2 minutes. Ingredients are so important! Arbonne products are formulated to be pure, safe and beneficial for the last 29 years and they yield very quick results! They are formulated in Switzerland and tested in independent labs around the world. I feel passionate about sharing produ...