TOXIC TIME BOMB

It may look and smell nice, but your skin and haircare products could be damaging your health. That’s where Saba Organics comes in. Using all-natural ingredients, the brand has your wellbeing firmly in sight.

HAVE YOU EVER

linked a migraine to your favourite fragrance or cleaning product? Perhaps you should. A 2018 study by Breast Cancer Prevention Partners discovered that 75 per cent of toxic chemicals come means that countless cosmetics, cleaning and personal care products could be creating a toxic build-up of substances in your body that could be harmful. Indeed, a single scent may contain anywhere between 50 and 300 distinct chemicals. It’s a 90 billion dollar industry that seems to be ignorant, or perhaps disinterested, in the harm it’s causing to people and the environment. Besides potential migraines and respiratory problems caused by these toxic yet sweet-smelling fumes, health advocates have raised concerns Up to 4000 chemicals are currently used under the umbrella of ‘fragrance’, but in this selfregulated industry, you likely on labels. Out of those, there are more than 1200 fragrance chemicals that have been chemicals of concern, according to the 2018 report from Women’s Voices for the Earth. In the study, titled Unpacking the Fragrance Industry, these toxic chemicals include seven carcinogens, 15 chemicals prohibited from use in cosmetics in the European Union, and others cited in various international warning lists. Scary mimic human hormones, are of particular concern to many researchers and advocates, as the tiniest of doses.

MORE THAN TOXIC SMELLS

Most people would be shocked skincare products are loaded with these toxic chemicals – scents are just one of the components. In the same way aromas are small particles that enter your nose, creams, gels and sprays can also enter your body through your biggest organ – your skin. Ask yourself these questions: Would you feed your pet rubbish? Would you expose your car to rust or your house to termites? Similar to an unhealthy diet, rust or termites on the surface may However, beneath the surface of your skin, toxic chemicals could be doing serious damage to your body and wellbeing. Remember, your skin is like a sponge, so don’t let it absorb toxins!

WHY CHOOSE ORGANIC?

Because it’s been proven to be the best investment for your health and the environment. Organic skincare is free of toxins and chemicals, gentle to skin and is environmentally friendly – but it’s important to understand that natural doesn’t necessarily mean it’s organic. Let’s break it down. Whether it’s food or skincare, products fall something that doesn’t exist in nature and can be the most toxic and damaging to health. Natural exists in nature, but it doesn’t mean it’s always good for you. For example, natural products may have been exposed to conventional farming, where toxic herbicides and pesticides can end up in your body once you’ve consumed the food or applied the creams that contain such conventional ingredients. And then there is organic, which is a food or compound that hasn’t been exposed to any toxic chemicals in the growing process. In the past, organic may have been perceived as an industry for hippies. Well, let’s give credit to them because the subculture has some of the most intelligent people when it comes to health and wellbeing. But now everyday people can enjoy the long-term some of the healthiest and happiest people are those who think, talk and eat healthy – and avoid smelling like chemicals!

IS ORGANIC EXPENSIVE?

When you compare the costs of toxic ingredients that go into other products, by comparison

“Organic means it’s natural and hasn’t been exposed to toxic chemicals”