Most beauty products contain petrochemicals, synthetic ingredients and toxins, which are seriously bad news for young skin. These toxins can cause allergic reactions and have been linked to conditions later in life such as common skin complaints.
Many high-street brands claim to be natural, but actually contain harmful ingredients which most people are not aware of, particularly teenagers.
Lianne Miller and her team at young & pure have devised an easy to use Chemical Checklist: a list of the "bad" ingredients and how to spot them on labels.
| What to avoid |
What to look out for |
| Sulfates |
Sulfates |
| Parabens |
Methyl paraben
Ethyl paraben
Propyl paraben
Butyl paraben
Isobutyl paraben |
| Synthetic fragrance |
parfum / fragrance (choose products containing pure essential oils)
|
| Synthetic colours |
Cl |
| T.E.A |
Triethalonamine |
| D.E.A |
Diethalonamine / Cocamide DEA |
| Glycols |
Butylene Glycol / Propylene Glycol |
| Silicones |
Silicones |
| Pegs |
Polyethylene Glycol - plastic (often followed by a number |
The
young & pure range contains
natural ingredients such as aloe vera, coconut oil and mandarin, to create
highly beneficial products for
teenage skin.
With
natural products and a
Chemical Checklist at hand,
young & pure can be trusted by
teens and parents alike. For teens,
young & pure is a brand of their own and
parents can rest
assured that their children are growing up
naturally and making a positive,
healthy choice about the products they are using.
To view the
young & pure range visit www.youngandpure.co.uk
