Are YOUR personal care products toxic? I was once told that my antiperspirant, my toothpaste—even my shampoo and conditioner—may contain potentially harmful ingredients. I didn’t buy it at first, but the more I observe and read and research, the more I am convinced that it’s true.
Here is just a very basic example; If you wear an antiperspirant, take a look at the product label. There is a very good chance that it includes a warning that goes something like this: “Do not use this product if you have kidney disease. Do not apply to broken skin. If rash develops, discontinue use. Keep out of reach of children.” Interesting, don’t you think? Your kidneys are nowhere near your underarms, so why would they be affected? And most women shave before applying their antiperspirant. If you are a woman, you probably apply your antiperspirant to broken skin just about every day. How will that affect you in the long run?
I think we have all used products—maybe for years—without giving a second thought to what they contain or how our bodies may react to the ingredients over time. Perhaps we are too programmed to believe that everything on the shelves of the grocery store has been created with our best interest in mind, but unfortunately, that is often not the case. Many potentially harmful ingredients are used in place of the high-quality stuff because they are cheaper and may work better to increase a product’s shelf life. Product companies are still businesses, and many of them are focused more on making a profit than on providing high-quality, healthful products to their consumers. It’s a scary thought, really. We live in a consumer-driven world. What will we do if we don’t have better, more reliable sources to turn to?
The key is to find the right sources. There are reliable companies out there; you just have to know where to look—or hope that luck guides you. By some chance of fate, I stumbled upon a company called Trivani and have never looked back. Trivani is a humanitarian business that creates and manufactures a variety of everyday Do No Harm (non-toxic) products. Every single one of these products is made with a Do No Harm in mind, which ensures that:
- Trivani products contain no known harmful ingredients.
- Trivani formulas cause no known harmful interactions.
- Trivani’s active, high-science ingredients come in generous, beneficial quantities.
- Trivani products are environmentally friendly and are never tested on animals.
In addition, Trivani provides only honest, accurate information about their products, and they strive to keep you up-to-date on national and international health news—particularly as it relates to potentially harmful ingredients in today’s products. This Do No Harm Philosophy is one of the greatest concepts I have ever seen in a company—in fact, Trivani is one of the only companies I’ve seen that’s adopted such a philosophy—and it helps bring peace of mind to me and my ST Maarten family.
The Do No Harm is only half of the Trivani health story, however. Trivani’s executives are firmly grounded in decades of product research, development, and experience and have implemented this knowledge into every Trivani product. Trivani is working hard to supply alternative products for those of us who value our health, and thus far, they have innovative, high-quality products in the hair care, skin care, personal care, and supplement categories. Trivani will continue to impress the socks off individuals like me—and come out with an extraordinary number of new products each year for a company of its size. At this rate, they will have a conglomeration of products that will enable us to entirely switch over to Trivani.
Until that happens, however, I can do my part to keep my family safe. I have gotten into the habit of observing, researching, and reading as much as I can about the latest health issues. I am also extremely careful about what I buy. I read the labels of the products before I purchase them (Warning: this can get addicting!) and try to buy products that have the least amount of harmful chemicals possible. I don’t limit my research to personal care products, either. I keep an eye on common household products, including the detergent I use on my clothes and for my dishes, the bottles I drink out of, and the chemicals I use to clean my house in ST Maarten.
My new goal is to keep myself, my family, my community in ST Maarten and the world as clean and safe as possible, and since I made this new change, I am feeling better than I have in years. If you are looking for a healthier life—one that will grant you the energy to do everything you want to do and more—try Trivani on for size. As a Trivani member, you can get a huge discount on their products, and if you could use a little income on the side, you can even sell Trivani products to others. It’s a great opportunity.
Leave a comment here on my blog if you want to learn more.
-Mario Beauperthuy