When it comes to the skincare world, we often hear words like "toxin" and "toxic", but did you know these words don't mean the same thing?
Today we wanted to take some time to clear up the confusion so you can feel confident not only speaking about skincare in a more informed way, but also feel more confident when choosing what's best for your health, body, and, of course, skin!
What is the Difference Between “Toxin” vs. “Toxic”?
A toxin is a natural poison from living organisms like animals, bacteria, and plants. To best understand what a toxin is, think of certain plant saps such as poison ivy that can harm humans or the neurotoxin released by black widow spider bites that affect the nervous system.
Toxic, on the other hand, is a broad term for anything harmful to living beings, whether natural or synthetic. When discussing skincare, we’re specifically referring to toxic ingredients, also known as toxicants, which are man-made chemicals that are known to have harmful effects, such as formaldehyde, synthetic fragrances, and pesticides, all of which can wreak havoc on your health.
Why Does This Matter for Your Skincare Routine?
This matters because many conventional products splashed across social media, endorsed by influencers, and lining the shelves in big-box stores are known to have toxic ingredients.
Ingredients such as parabens, phthalates, and even artificial dyes! These chemicals have been well-documented to irritate skin, disrupt hormones, and pose potential risks for long-term health issues.
How is Honey Girl Organics Different?
For the last 19 years, we've prided ourselves on our skincare formulas being made with certified organic ingredients that are concentrated nutrition for your skin!
Our promise has always been that our products contain no artificial preservatives, additives, or fillers. We also keep all parabens, petroleum products, and silicones etc., out of our formulas because we believe that keeping our ingredients in their most natural form allows the body to recognize and utilize them more efficiently—without the need for harmful chemicals.
This leaves you with a healthy, natural, organic skincare choice that puts your mind at ease because there are no toxic ingredients in our formulations. The only thing you'll find is whole, natural ingredients you can not only pronounce, but feel good about putting onto your skin.
Honey, beeswax, propolis, bee pollen, royal jelly, and organic extra virgin olive oil are just a few of our star ingredients.
Understanding the difference between toxins and toxic ingredients helps you advocate more effectively for your health, speak confidently on the topic, and make smarter skincare choices!
Do you have any skincare myths or misconceptions you'd like us to tackle next? Drop them in the comments, and we'll cover them in an upcoming blog!
With love,
Ashley and the Honey Girl Organics team