Clean Products Only

Powder, serum, cream, acid, balm - skincare products come in all sorts of textures that include tons of ingredients (many of the harmful) which is why at Fāces I take it upon myself to research all products I stock to make sure they are clean, safe & ethically sound. No matter where you choose to buy your products, make sure you do a little research and at the bare minimum check the ingredients. Here are some yucky ones to watch for 1. DIOXANE- This chemical by-product of ethoxylation (an ingredient processing method used to make petro-ingredients less irritating to skin) is determined by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to be a likely human carcinogen. It is also a suspected cardiovascular and blood toxicant, gastrointestinal toxicant, immunotoxicant, kidney toxicant, neurotoxicant, respiratory toxicant, skin toxicant. 2. DEA, TEA, MEA

Diethanolamine (DEA), monoethanolamine (MEA), and triethanolamine (TEA) are ammonia compounds used as emulsifiers and foaming agents in cosmetics. Studies show links between ethanolamines and cancer in lab animals, organ and neural system toxicity, and skin irritation and inflammation. These chemicals can also form carcinogenic compounds when mixed with nitrosamines (substances often found in cosmetics). 3. DIMETHICONE - A silicone-based polymer found in a wide range of cosmetics and personal care products. It is used to create a soft, smooth feel on skin and hair. Think hair conditioners and facial serums. This ingredient blocks pores from drawing moisture from the air and releasing toxins, and often leads to acne and irritation. 4. PARABENS- Sort of the poster child for toxic cosmetic ingredients, parabens are widely used as preservatives in cosmetics and personal care products. You may see a brand claim that parabens are safe in small amounts but most products contain several types of parabens at once. These ingredients have been found in breast tissue, mimic estrogen in the body, and may lead to impaired fertility or fetal development. 5. HEAVY METALS (METALLOESTROGENS)-Used as sweat blockers, colorants, whiteners, and lightening agents, common heavy metals (lead, aluminum, arsenic, mercury, zinc, chromium