What is your Cosmetic Exposure Quotient?
More and more information is available cautioning consumers to limit use of products containing chemicals linked with health concerns. Ingredients such as DEA, parabens, sulfates, petroleum, phthalates, propylene glycol, synthetic colours and synthetic fragrances are commonly found in many personal body care products. Most people do not realize the number of chemical exposures they regularly experience from cosmetic and body care products.
To calculate your personal CEQ (Cosmetic Exposure Quotient), read the labels of the body care products you use and check off all the items that contain DEA, parabens, sulfates, petroleum, phthalates, propylene gycol, synthetic colours and synthetic fragrances.
To calculate your personal CEQ (Cosmetic Exposure Quotient), read the labels of the body care products you use and check off all the items that contain DEA, parabens, sulfates, petroleum, phthalates, propylene gycol, synthetic colours and synthetic fragrances.
Shampoo
Conditioner Hairspay Styling mouse Finishing gloss Bath gel Bath oils Bubble bath Body scrub Toothpaste Deodorant Body lotion Face moisturizer Sunscreen Makeup foundation Blush |
Eye Liner
Eye Shadow Mascara Lipstick Lip Balm Perfume/Cologne Bar Soap Mouth Wash Eye makeup remover Aftershave Shaving cream Salves Cream Hand lotion Facial masks Face scrub |
0-5 If you checked 5 or less, your CEQ is LOW
6-9 If you checked 6-9, your CEQ is MODERATE
10+ If you checked 10 or more your CEQ is HIGH
6-9 If you checked 6-9, your CEQ is MODERATE
10+ If you checked 10 or more your CEQ is HIGH
For those with LOW CEQ score - congratulations, you are minimizing your exposure by choosing clean products. If you have a score of 6 or more, start reading labels and selecting products that do not contain health-concerning chemicals.
Know you exposure and minimize it. Look good, feel great and live the healthy life!
Know you exposure and minimize it. Look good, feel great and live the healthy life!