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When taking care of our health, we often think of what we eat. What about what we put on our skin? Our skin is the largest organ of our bodies and chemicals can permeate the skin layers and absorb right into our bloodstream. Thought should be given to the products we use on our skin because our skin literally drinks them right up!
Mainstream products such as lotion, deodorant and perfume typically contain a handful of controversial ingredients. In moderation they may not be proven harmful but what about using them every day, throughout your lifetime? Natural, healthy alternatives exist! We love Lavanila for it’s healthy ingredients and luxurious scents. You’ll fall in love, too!
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The Ingredients List
Bath and beauty products have dizzying ingredient lists. Are these unpronounceable chemicals healthy for me? Some don’t have to include a detailed list at all, such as perfume, because it is a protected formula. Most deodorants contain Aluminum, and when applied to your skin every day, pose a cancer risk that is too scary to ignore. And what about what we put on our baby’s skin? We want that to be as pure and healthy as possible! Lavanila promises healthy ingredients. Take a look at the ingredients in The Healthy Deodorant, for example:
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice (Aloe juice, water/aqua), Propanediol (Corn derived), Zea mays (Corn) starch, Sodium stearate (Coconut derived), Silica, Carrageenan (Seaweed derived), Stearyl behenate (Coconut derived), Citrus medica limonum (Lemon peel oil), Inulin (Artichoke derived), Saccharomyces ferment, Alpha-Glucan oligosaccharide (Sugar derived), Yeast beta glucan, Lonicera caprifolium (Honeysuckle) flower extract, Usnea barbata (Lichen) extract, Valeriana officinalis root extract (Valerian), Hydrastis canadensis (Goldenseal) extract, Melaleuca alternifolia (Tea tree) flower/leaf/stem extract, Lycium barbarum fruit extract (Goji berry), Botanical fragrance blend.
Even if the ingredients in the list above don’t look familiar at first glance, seeing words like aloe juice, lemon, artichoke, honeysuckle and goji berry look a lot better than Cyclopentasiloxane, PPG-14 Butyl Ether, and Petroleum!
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The Scents
The scents of each Lavanila product are just heavenly! Soft, clean, vanilla, powder, floral scents that don’t overpower but definitely delight. They smell natural in a beautiful way. You won’t be able to get enough! Aside from their signature Pure Vanilla scent (which is lovely!), you can try:
- Vanilla Coconut
- Vanilla Grapefruit
- Vanilla Blackberry
- Vanilla Blossom
- Vanilla Lavender
- Vanilla Passion Fruit
- Vanilla Summer
What should you try?
For You
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With a selection of fragrance, deodorant, body wash, body butter, and sun protection you can give your beauty routine a healthy makeover. If your current deodorant contains Aluminum, consider trying out The Healthy Deodorant. It smells beautiful AND it actually works! It easily gives you 24 hours of softly scented protection. Keep one of the Rollerball Scents in your purse for a refreshing scented pick-me-up on the go!
For Baby
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Lavanila’s line of baby care products are all you need for a fresh clean little one. The Healthy Baby Wash is a light foam soap with a pump spout to keep things simple at bath time. It is softly scented, gentle and of course, natural. Add The Healthy Baby Butter and The Healthy Baby Bottom to your bedtime routine after bath time!
Want to read more about natural beauty products? Read our post on Vegan Cosmetics That Balance Your Mind and learn the truth about Mineral Makeup.