The new Wikaniko Luxury Skin Care range has been made from the best natural products and is totally free of colourings, parabens and SLS.
What does this mean for you?
What are parabens?
What is SLS?
Why should we aim to buy products that are free from these ingredients?
What does this mean for you?
This means that you have access to a range of products that are completely safe to use and free from any nasties. Amazingly these products are also competitively priced so are available to the majority of people. Check out the range now to see what is available.
What are parabens?
Parabens are a group of widely used preservatives added to food and cosmetics, and an extremely common ingredient in underarm deodorants, anti-perspirants, cosmetics, face cream, shampoo and toothpaste. An estimated 90% of cosmetic products contain parabens. Parabens are included in many consumer items, but high levels of exposure to parabens can result from repeated use of products that contain them, especially deodorants and anti-perspirants. These products have been linked to breast cancer because they are applied close to the breast, where they could potentially adhere to DNA and encourage the development of damaged cells.
What is SLS?
SLS or Sodium Lauryl Sulphate and SLES or Sodium Laureth Sulphate are chemical agents that are used as a degreaser for car engines, and are also active ingredients in car washes. They cause the products in which they are used to 'foam up' and lather, and dissolves grease and oil. They are also used in toothpaste, shampoo, bubble baths, soaps, and many detergents.
The problem with SLS and SLES is they can cause scalp and skin irritations, dried out skin, irritated eyes, swelling of the face,hands and arms and can dry out and damage hair follicles. The reason SLS is placed in these products is that it is cheap and effective at doing what it is supposed to do and people don't pay enough attention to what goes into their hair and onto their faces.
SLS and SLES may not be a problem in small doses, however we are exposed to these chemicals many times a day. This exposure begins when we brush our teeth and use mouthwash, then when we shower in the form of shower gels, soaps, shampoos, then face creams and body lotions. Even the clothes we wear contain these chemicals so we are keeping them close to our skin all day.
Why should we aim to buy products that are free from these ingredients?
Provided it is clinically proven that parabens pose a threat to our health then why are they still used by skin care companies? The answer is simple – being cheap preservatives, these substances lengthen the shelf life of products, longer shelf life leads to higher possibility of the products being purchased thus leading to higher sales for the company! Are you prepared to be consuming a product that studies have suggested cause cancer? Or would you prefer to use products that you know are paraben free and therefore safer to use and healthier? The choice is yours. For a wide range of luxury products that are paraben and SLS free then visit my shop
