Annmarie Skin Care is an organic skin care line that is wildcrafted and promises a beautiful and glowing skin. Their products are non-GMO, fair trade, gluten-free, and they never test on animals.
As you know, I’m all about quality when it comes to the food you consume, the nutrients you use for optimal health and easing your anxiety AND also what you use on your skin!
I’ve been a fan of Annmarie Skin Care products since the company launched because they are so clean!
The Annmarie Skin Care line is free of toxic ingredients and share more in their blog: Top 10 Toxic Skin Care Ingredients (Avoid Putting on Your Skin at All Costs)
The key to healthy beauty care is to understand what’s really underneath the lid. While that may seem like a lot of work, you just have to know what to keep your eyes open for. And once you know what to look for, you can add yourself among the rapidly growing group of empowered consumers who are asking questions and being justifiably snobby about their product choices.
To help you in this mission to makeover your personal stock of cosmetics, we’ve put together a list of 10 ingredients you should avoid in anything you buy. By steering clear of these nasties, you can rest assured that whatever you’re putting on your skin isn’t harming it.
Parabens #1 on the list and are unquestionably the most commonly used preservatives in the cosmetics industry:
They’re in just about any cream you might use, as they prevent mold, fungus and parasites from sprouting and growing in your products. The problem is that they can be absorbed through the skin, and have often been found in breast cancer tumors! All signs point to skin care products being the cause.
Because of this, there is a growing concern that excessive use of parabens may give rise to breast cancer in women and testicular cancer in men. Although there haven’t been any conclusive studies proving this, it should be enough to make you concerned. In fact, it’s why there are so many “paraben-free” items popping up in the supermarket and pharmacies around the country.
Parabens can appear in different forms, so here’s what you want to look out for:
- benzylparaben
- butyiparaben
- propylparaben
- methylparaben
- ethylparaben
- isobutylparaben
Here are #2 through #10 Toxic Skin Care Ingredients to avoid (none of which are found in Annmarie Gianni products):
- Phthalates
- Benzoyl Peroxide
- Triclosan
- Resorcinol
- Hydroquinone
- Petroleum
- Methylisothiazolinone
- Oxybenzone
- Artificial Dyes and Synthetic Colors
I love the Aloe Herb Cleanser pictured above but my favorite product is the Neroli Toning Mist which I use as a spritz instead of perfume. It’s refreshing, uplifting and calming!
I encourage you to give these products a try. I know you’ll love how clean they are. Here is the link to the store.
I’d love to hear what you think and do let us know which are your favorite Annmarie products and if you have other favorite non-toxic cosmetic companies you like.
Jane says
Hi, Trudy
Thanks so much for all the great info you bring us! A few months ago you were talking about compiling a list of safer hair color products. Do you have any recommendations for less toxic hair color? (permanent color, something that can slightly lighten my hair; so not henna etc.) Any thoughts?
Thank you!
Jane
Trudy Scott says
Jane
I’m still working on the article – stay tuned
Jane says
Thank you, Trudy!
Karen Williford says
I’ve been using the anti-aging facial serum and moisturizing oil for over a year and I just love them!!!! I had skin surface issues that have completely gone away and my face always feels nourished and healthy. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE her products. I was an oil of olay girl for decades and now know that our favorite over the beauty counter products are filled with endocrine disruptors and chemicals.
Trudy Scott says
Karen
Thanks for sharing!
Janie says
Hi Trudy,
I have heard you speak online about health issues.
Would you please direct me to skin care products that are around ph 5, with lactic and glycolic acids? I have had skin issues, including an
ectoparasite and possibly malassezia yeast. I want to have products that are close to skin ph, which is 5- 5.5.
There are different products online, and I need direction. Is there someone you can suggest to help?
Thank you very much.
Janie
Trudy Scott says
Janie
This is not my area of expertise and I’d suggest reaching out to clean skin product companies such as Annmarie Skin Care directly. You could also connect with skin care practitioners like Rachael Pontillo https://rachaelpontillo.com/ or Dr. Tevor Cates http://drtrevorcates.com/ Dr. Cates has a wonderful new book called “Clean Skin from Within” (on Amazon here http://amzn.to/2BrPHeF).