I used to be one of those Vaseline girls (and you still just might catch me with a tube from before). Ladies, Vaseline junkies, hear this. It doesn't actually moisturize your lips or leave them in better shape, it only feels like it. It feels amazing, I'll admit it. But it is just not worth all of the harmful health effects now that I know this.
Most likely you have already heard that beauty products containing petroleum jelly is bad for you. Here's why:
- Petroleum jelly is a byproduct of oil drilling. You are basically putting gasoline on your lips. Let me put this into context. Yesterday I spilled gasoline on my sandaled foot when putting the pump back. I freaked, called my mom, then washed it twice with soap. Our skin is porous, and those chemicals would get right into my bloodstream (and I'm sure that some did). Its disgusting.
- It is linked to cancer. Let's do what we can to avoid this. Women who have breast cancer have twice the amount of hydrocarbons in their breasts than women without it. This is found in petroleum jelly. You following?
- We consume 7 pounds of lip gloss in a decade. So go for the good stuff, the stuff made with beeswax is plenty moisturizing.
I don't love Burt's Bees products because of the smell. I have found an incredible one that not only feels amazing on, it smells delicious and I'm not afraid if I accidentally eat it. Dessert Essence Lip Rescue. I own the Therapeutic one (with tea tree oil, it boasts its antiseptic and good for cold sore prone lips). I also have the Moisturizing stick with jojoba oil. Yay.
Disclaimer: I learned a lot about the dangers of petroleum jelly from Dr. Oz. Also, I remind you that I'm not a perfect vegan. I sometimes consume honey. Thanks for understanding.
Most likely you have already heard that beauty products containing petroleum jelly is bad for you. Here's why:
- Petroleum jelly is a byproduct of oil drilling. You are basically putting gasoline on your lips. Let me put this into context. Yesterday I spilled gasoline on my sandaled foot when putting the pump back. I freaked, called my mom, then washed it twice with soap. Our skin is porous, and those chemicals would get right into my bloodstream (and I'm sure that some did). Its disgusting.
- It is linked to cancer. Let's do what we can to avoid this. Women who have breast cancer have twice the amount of hydrocarbons in their breasts than women without it. This is found in petroleum jelly. You following?
- We consume 7 pounds of lip gloss in a decade. So go for the good stuff, the stuff made with beeswax is plenty moisturizing.
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| dessert essence lip rescue |
Disclaimer: I learned a lot about the dangers of petroleum jelly from Dr. Oz. Also, I remind you that I'm not a perfect vegan. I sometimes consume honey. Thanks for understanding.
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