Often, companies hide some pretty toxic chemicals in their fragrances, so you should always look at the word “fragrance” as “undisclosed toxic chemicals.” Sodium hydroxideįound in Babyganics lotion and body wash, sodium hydroxide is a dangerous chemical that’s most often associated with allergic reactions and skin and eye irritation. That’s because the FDA treats it as proprietary information. It makes the lotions and body washes smell great, but it can have some pretty harmful effects.įragrance is often a mixture of ingredients, but most brands don’t disclose what those ingredients are. This one is possibly the worst ingredient that Babyganics adds to their products. It’s been found in blood 10-days after the product was applied! Without knowing all of the effects that it can have on us, it’s probably best to avoid octisalate when possible. The cause for concern is that it’s easily absorbed into the skin and makes its way into the bloodstream. It’s certainly not the worst sunscreen ingredient, but there isn’t a ton of information about its safety. You’ll find octisalate in Babyganics sunscreen (and some other brands of sunscreen as well). It can irritate the eyes and skin, cause dryness and cracking, and it may also have both short-term and long-term effects on the central nervous system. It’s added as a preservative, and though it’s better than some of the alternatives (like parabens), it’s still not incredibly safe. It’s in the majority of Babyganics’ products too. This is one of my least favorite ingredients because it’s hidden in a ton of products that claim to be safe and non-toxic. Here are some of the worst offenders: Phenoxyethanol Many of them have a lengthy list of chemicals that you’ve likely never heard of (and probably can’t pronounce). One look at the ingredients list of many Babyganics products, and you’ll likely be overwhelmed.
This list is not public information though (at least not that we’ve found), so I have no idea what’s there, and Babyganics has a ton of ingredients that aren’t so great. On their website, Babyganics claims to have a list of “no’s” and ingredients that they’ll never use in their products. Harmful Ingredients in Babyganics Products Let’s talk a bit more about their ingredients. They also say that they use organic ingredients “when practical,” but very few of their ingredients are organic, and none of their products are. One of the questions on their website is, “Is this product safe…?” and their response is that they “create products that help parents care for their babies.” If this isn’t incredibly vague, I don’t know what is. They say they “look for” ingredients and packaging with their environmental impact in mind, but they don’t say that they actually use eco-friendly packaging and ingredients. In fact, the company is very, very vague in all of their claims. The name itself makes you think that it’s safe and organic, and their branding and packaging is green (which most people associate with eco-friendly products). We’ve talked a little bit about greenwashing in previous posts, and Babyganics is a great example of it. This post may contain affiliate links, which means I could be compensated if you decide to make a purchase. You can find it on nearly any store shelf, and the brand name makes you think that it’s non-toxic and organic. Babyganics is a very popular brand these days.
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