Next time you look to buy chemical-based skin care products, consider the following:- Your body aborbs up to 60% of everything you put on your skin. The other 40% is likely to go down the shower drain and contaminate the environment. Many of these chemicals are manufactured in factories that emit high levels of CO2. Some of these chemicals are potentially toxic and harmful to the body. CHEMICALS FREQUENTLY FOUND IN MANY SKIN CARE PRODUCTS THAT ARE POTENTIALLY TOXIC It is not always easy to work out whether a particular skin care product is chemical-free. The reason for this may be the use of a scientific or industry name that you aren’t familiar with. One thing you can be certain of is that the word “chemical” is unlikely to appear on the label! One of the big culprits are the Parabens. The main reasons why many companies use these chemicals is to extend the shelf life of the products. They are also cheaper than natural preservatives. You’ll commonly fi...