What exactly is inside the beauty and cosmetics products that many of us use on our skin every day? It’s a simple question with a not-so-simple answer…

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What exactly is inside the beauty and cosmetics products that many of us use on our skin every day? It’s a simple question with a not-so-simple answer…
The Think Dirty app: “A great example of a resource that allows people to decipher all of the confusing and unpronounceable chemical names so that they can assess the safety of their favorite cosmetic products.”
With equal parts science and nature, the world of green beauty makes a strong case for itself.
As a first-time mom, I am trying to use products on my daughter that don’t contain harmful ingredients, so I immediately downloaded the app to find out if I was succeeding.
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I scrutinized ingredient lists and cross-checked with the Think Dirty app database to make sure the foundations I was testing were free of parabens, phthalates, sulfates and petrochemicals (the main substances that the clean beauty community is passionate about avoiding).
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Gupta recommends downloading an app called Think Dirty to help determine which products are the healthiest choices for your body and skin. “It’s a wonderful tool,” Gupta added. “You just scan the barcode of your toothpaste, deodorant, moisturizer or whatever beauty or hygiene product you’re inquiring about, and you can see how clean or dirty it is for your skin.”
“While we often think to clean up our homes and detox our cleaning supplies in preparation for the new season, the designer also recommends spring-cleaning your makeup collection. And there’s an app that makes it easy.”