Mineral Oil

The human skin is the largest organ in the body and must have proper nutrition to carry out its many important functions. We should be just as concerned about what goes on our skin as what we eat and drink. The fact is that most of the ingredients in the products we use are absorbed by the skin into the body.

Large cosmetic companies are continuing to use synthetic and petrochemical ingredients in personal care products. Pick up any bottle of lotion, cream, shampoo, conditioner, or toothpaste in your house right now and see how many natural ingredients they contain. (Or how many ingredients you can even pronounce!) How much synthetic material have you fed your skin today? The skin acts as a filter for the body. For even the smallest molecule not seen by the naked eye is being absorbed and in some cases being stored in our bodies.

Mineral oil is a common ingredient in commercial lotions, creams and baby care products. Mineral oil is a clear, liquid oil with no scent and will not spoil. It is produced as a byproduct of gasoline from crude oil. Mineral oil is leftover liquid, and because it is plentiful, it is very inexpensive. In fact, it is more expensive to dispose of mineral oil, than to purchase it!

Mineral oil is the MAIN ingredient in many baby care items. Baby Oil, Vaseline (petroleum jelly), baby wash liquid soap, and baby lotions ALL contain mineral oil as a MAIN ingredient.

The problem is that mineral oil is foreign to the human body and has many harmful effects, especially to infants. Some of the effects of mineral oil may be a little surprising.

Mineral oil acts as a thin layer on the skin. It is difficult to absorb and clogs the pore, which

slows the skin’s ability to eliminate toxins. Remember, the skin is the body’s largest organ and plays and important role in maintaining overall health. Once the oil is absorbed, it is broken down by the liver and passes through the intestinal tract; it will absorb all of the fat-soluble vitamins found there. It is essentially stealing important vitamins from the body, which the body will not be able to replace. This can eventually lead to nutritional deficiencies. Studies have also shown forms of pneumonia caused by mineral oil decreasing lung function, known as lipoid pneumonia. Because of these dangers, the medical community has condemned the use of mineral oil taken orally or as an ingredient in medications.

Look for all natural lotions and shampoos, not only are they not HARMFUL, they are actually BENEFICIAL to your body.
A few are:

California Baby

Aubrey

There will be a class coming soon (watch for the date to be posted) to learn about making your own lotions and baby washes with all natural ingredients. The cost is $30 prepaid, and you go home with 3 full size products to use, as well as the recipes and know-how. Go to: info@thecenterofpower.com to learn more and register for this class.