Should You Avoid Grapefruit Seed Extract? Exposing the Hidden Synthetic Preservatives in Skincare ✨Ep. 83
Description
When you hear the words "Grapefruit Seed Extract," what do you picture? For me, images of a nice, juicy grapefruit being hand picked comes to mind. And that's exactly what companies that are labeling their products as "all-natural" want you to see.
Unfortunately, grapefruit seed extract is not so innocent. Companies misleadingly market products as "all-natural" while sneaking in hormone-disrupting chemicals like benzalconium chloride, triclosan, and methylparabens. So today, we're digging into the startling findings from a recently published report that tested grapefruit seed extract products from six major companies—all but one contained synthetic preservatives.
What this means for your favorite products can be a bit complicated. So tune in to have it laid out super simply. Because here's the thing - your skincare shouldn't be messing with your hormones.
In this episode, we're chatting about:
- The Reality Behind Grapefruit Seed Extract
- Why is Grapefruit Seed Extract even being used in these products?
- How to spot skincare companies that are actually clean
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