Did you know that benzoyl peroxide scores a 7 and so does salicylic acid? Even Willow Bark scores a 7.
What is this score business you ask? It's the scoring system created by the Environmental Working Group's Skin Deep Database. The scoring goes from 0-10, 0 being the least hazardous, 10 being the most toxic.
The Environmental Working Group (EWG) is a non-profit organization that specializes in environmental research in many areas of advocacy including toxic chemicals and agricultural subsidies. As stated on their website, the mission of the Environmental Working Group (EWG) is "to use the power of public information to protect public health and the environment." www.ewg.org/about
What is the Skin Deep Database you ask? The Skin Deep Cosmetics Safety Database is a safety guide to cosmetics and personal care products, created by EWG researchers. The Database looks at thousands of products and their toxicity levels (or lack thereof). It is a great consumer resource. Research a product name or just an ingredient--to help determine whether you want to use it. (See: http://www.cosmeticsdatabase.com/)
When we heard rumors about benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid being unsafe to use during pregnancy, we hit the Skin Deep Database just to check it out, and that's what we found.
But what's a girl to do now that pretty much ALL of the products previously used in the arsenal to combat blemishes is now ruled out? Well, create our own of course.
And that's what we did. We created the Amalou Skin line using some star ingredients: Azelaic acid scores a 1; Tea-tree oil scores a 1, Hydrogen Peroxide scores a 3, Chamomile scores a 0.
Amalou Skin--Expecting Beautifully.
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