Ever wonder what you are applying on your skin?

It is common knowledge that the majority of #skincare products are formulated with a blend of chemicals, many of which are artificially created to serve a particular function in the product (often for cosmetic reasons rather than skin #nourishment). The question remains: Are these #chemical additives suitable for regular or prolonged use on your skin?

Many skincare products contain sulfates which are added for lathering purposes (acting as surfactants just like in cleaning products). Excessive use can lead to skin and eye irritations. They can be derived from #natural sources however this often is from non-sustainable methods leading to damaging the #environment.

Ever wondered why most of the commonly found skincare products have a long shelf life? Thats because they are filled with parabens which act as a preservative. Some studies have shown that when paraben is absorbed through the skin it can interreact with certain hormones in the body and can even have an effect on reproductive and brain function.

Ever wondered why some products are so easy to apply and spread on the skin? that's because they contain phthalates (commonly found in lotions, perfumes and softeners in shampoo). They are also known as toxins and can have serious health implications (often they are labelled as fragrance). The ingredient is also used as a plasticizer to make household objects more flexible and in pesticides to make them absorb into insects (not something I would like to apply on my daily skin routine!).

Fragrances are found in almost every commonly found #skincare product and the catch is that the regulatory authorities in certain countries cannot stop manufacturers from including (and not declaring) thousands of ingredients under the name "fragrance", "perfume" or "flavor" due to trade secret protection laws. This loophole allows them to hide these additives which make the product smell good! Research has found that many of these additives hidden under the name "fragrance" contain chemicals linked to #cancer and other serious #health adverse effects.

#Meraki Essentials has carefully selected skin care formulations which are based on #plant based #natural ingredients manufactured under proven time-tested #Ayurvedic principles. The combination of these formulations is what we refer to as our "ritual" experience where you will gain the full benefit of what nature has to offer for maintaining glowing, moisturized, cleansed and healthy skin without needing chemical additives.