CosmeticsEveryday we use personal care products such as soap, lotion, shampoo, deodorant, shaving products, cologne, or makeup.
These products can contain toxic chemicals because they are not regulated by
the federal government.
As people of faith our...
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CosmeticsEveryday we use personal care products such as soap, lotion, shampoo, deodorant, shaving products, cologne, or makeup.
These products can contain toxic chemicals because they are not regulated by
the federal government.
As people of faith our faith tradition provides guidance on why our choices for personal care products are a
matter of justice and bodily stewardship.
We Are mAde
in the imAge of god (Genesis 1:26)
We are all made in the image of God and it’s important to know that God loves us each the way
we are made.
CAring for our bodies As temples to the holy
spirit (1Corinthians 6:19-20)
Everyday we apply products that are absorbed through our skin, inhaled, or ingested.
We should
be mindful of what is in the products we use.
Many of them (especially the leading brands) contain at least one chemical that may be harmful in the long term.
Note that “all natural” product
labels should also be read carefully.
Animal studies predict that the chemicals in personal care
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