I do not know who weight it, but scientists say the human body has six pounds of skin. In my opinion to know its surface in more important as dust, dirt, pollutants enter to our body through this porous membrane. I think that the skin provides the most significant gateway to our system for environmental pollutants. A question rises in my mind. While we are surrounded by chemicals and pollutants, why to poison ourselves using toxic products? According to The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) statistics, over 900 chemicals used in personal care products and cosmetics have been found to be toxic. A recent study in pediatric drugs found personal care products and cosmetics as the most common cause of unintentional poisonings of Canadian children younger than 6 years of age. Some days ago The US Food and Drug Administration concluded that two of most used drugs in atopic dermatitis therapy are a potential risk for skin cancer. Many cosmetic products claim to utilize an all-natural formula. But do not trust the rumors, try to be sure that the product you buy actually contai
Valerian D is a freelance writer interested in skin care products.