Topicals & Toxins

🧴 Your Skin Isn’t Just a Shield—It’s a Superhighway

And what you put on it doesn’t just stay on it.

We often think of the skin as just a protective layer—like a raincoat. But it’s actually a living, breathing organ—in fact, it’s your largest organ. And, it’s not just a shield; it’s a sponge. What you put on it can go straight into it… to the bloodstream. You heard that right.

💡 Here’s the truth most people don’t realize:
Up to 80% of what you put on your skin is absorbed. And up to 60% of that can go directly into your bloodstream.

That means creams, lotions, soaps, deodorants, shampoos, conditioners, laundry detergents, dryer sheets toxins, makeup, perfumes—even baby products. They aren’t just surface-level. They’re all biologically active decisions.

🚨 The Skin Absorption Shortcut: Why Topical Toxins Matter
The digestive system has stomach acid and enzymes to break down what we eat before it enters the bloodstream. (This can be why oral medications and supplements aren’t nearly as effective as they should be)… example, Magnesium through the digestive tract only benefits a body 7-10% of its load. And, of that, it can even cause a laxative effect that means you lose it through elimination.

But your skin? It has no such defense.

did you knowMany ingredients used in conventional products include:
• Petroleum-based solvents
• Harmful Preservatives
• Artificial fragrances
• Heavy metals
• Parabens and phthalates
• And harmful penetration enhancers 

And here’s the kicker:

➡️ Humectants like glycerin, and hyaluronic acid—which are often used to “pull in moisture”—can also help pull in toxins sitting on the surface, dragging them deeper into the dermal layers.

factOnce inside, these chemicals can bypass the liver (your body’s main filter) and head straight into circulation, potentially affecting:
• Brain and Brainstem
• Hormones (endocrine disruption)
• Reproduction and fertility
• Nervous system function
• Immune responses
• Heart and respiration
• Elimination (Kidney and Liver)
• Skin
• Organ toxicity over time

⚠️ Children Are Even More Vulnerable
Because children have thinner skin, and their organs are still developing, they absorb more per pound of body weight than adults. And certain areas—like the face, scalp, and underarms—have even higher absorption rates.

🧠 So What Can You Do?
• Read your labels.
• Choose products with genuinely good ingredients.
• Avoid formulas that rely on synthetic humectants to “pull in” chemicals. (We use Aloe Vera, Shea Butter, Avocado Oil, Coconut Oil, etc.)

✅ Final Word
Your skin is not a barrier—it’s a backdoor.
 It’s a two-way street that can either:
• Bring healing to your body, or
• Traps toxins directly into your bloodstream

Make sure what you're putting on your skin isn’t the enemy.


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