La Vie Soleil — sunscreen

Do you know what the HEL List is? Keep reading to find out! The Haereticus Environmental Lab (HEL) runs the “Protect Land + Sea Certification” program in which companies can get their products certified as environmentally safe. They have a list of harmful chemicals that are natural pollutants in water systems and wildlife. Many of these chemicals are included in product formulations, intentionally, and may or may not be listed on the ingredients list. The chemicals on the HEL list are: UV - Chemicals Oxybenzone Octinoxate 4-methylbenzylidene-camphor Octocrylene Para-aminobenzoic acid Preservatives: Methylparaben Ethylparaben Propylparaben Butylparaben Benxylparaben Triclosan Soleil Toujours is...

Let's face it - we are living in an era full of breakthroughs. Thanks to technology and the constant access to information, consumers are discovering products that are best for their health. There is a growing number of consumers that are rejecting the harmful chemical-infused formulations for more naturally based, organic and antioxidant-packed alternatives. This movement not only results in a thriving marketplace - it also predicts the future of skincare as we know it. The Rise Of Organic Skincare In Numbers This trend was also converted to numbers. According to research by Grand View Research, the global organic market is...

Sunscreen is the single most important part of any skincare regime. It is the most effective solution for anti-aging and protects against cancer-causing UVA and UVB rays. But what if your sunscreen was doing you more harm than good? Oxybenzone is an ingredient used in over 40% of sunscreens that can cause hormonal imbalances, birth defects, and allergic reactions (EWG’s Worst Scoring, 2017). This compound has the ability to penetrate the skin and enter the bloodstream. A study done by the U.S. Center for Disease Control showed that oxybenzone was found in 97% of the people tested (CDC: Americans, 2008)....