cosmetic ingredients

Women apply an average of 168 chemicals to their bodies every day between all of their beauty products. Cosmetics have little government oversight, so it’s largely up to consumers to look out for themselves. Here are ingredients you may want to avoid to reduce your chemical exposure.

While there’s no need to automatically dump the contents of your bathroom drawers, being informed about the products you use will help you avoid harmful ingredients. Here are some ingredients to nix from your beauty regimen.