30 Things to Keep Away from Your Face

1. 30 THINGS YOU SHOULD NEVER PUT ON YOUR FACE (EVEN WHEN PEOPLE TELL YOU TO) www.sunshine-organics.com

2. BAKING SODA Baking soda has a pH level of 9, which makes it way to acidic for the sensitive skin on your face. The result could be irritation and dryness. www.sunshine-organics.com

3. RETINYL PALMITATE While this type of vitamin A works great in night creams, it is suspected to speed up tumor growth when exposed to sunlight. www.sunshine-organics.com

4. LEMON JUICE This is often used for removing dark spots. However, it may burn your skin. There are safer natural options available - get them here. www.sunshine-organics.com

5. LIME JUICE Just like lemon juice, lime is a photosensitizer that can cause burns when you spend time in the sun. Better use safer alternatives. www.sunshine-organics.com

6. HAIRSPRAY Hairspray is made with solvents, glues, polymers and propellants that will dry out your skin, clog your pores, and cause irritation. www.sunshine-organics.com

7. FRAGRANCE Artificial fragrances can contain any number of chemicals, and have been known to cause allergic reactions, irritation, and illness. www.sunshine-organics.com

8. TOOTHPASTE Toothpaste contains harsh chemical ingredients, which is why you should never apply it to acne. Learn about the research here. www.sunshine-organics.com

9. PETROLEUM JELLY While petroleum jelly seals in moisture, it also seals in dirt, which leads to breakouts. On top of that, it also contains toxic chemicals. www.sunshine-organics.com

10. OTHER PETROCHEMICALS Watch out for beauty products that are labeled "water repellant": they usually contain petroleum distillates, mineral oils, and paraffins. www.sunshine-organics.com

11. HOT WATER Hot water can zap moisture from your skin, which causes an increase in oil production to compensate the loss, leading to breakouts. www.sunshine-organics.com

12. BODY LOTION The skin on your face is more delicate than the rest of your body, so using conventional body lotion on your face could cause breakouts. www.sunshine-organics.com

13. VITAMIN PILLS Crushing vitamin pills and using them to exfoliate your face can harm your skin due to their sharp edges. Better read this FREE guide. www.sunshine-organics.com

14. RUBBING ALCOHOL While rubbing alcohol can kill bacteria, it can also kill healthy skin cells and over-dry your skin, leading to irritation or dermatitis. www.sunshine-organics.com

15. VEGETABLE SHORTENING Yes, someone out there recommends this, but vegetable shortening's thickness makes it likely to clog your pores and cause breakouts. www.sunshine-organics.com

16. SUGAR Sugar granules' sharp edges will leave tiny cuts on the sensitive skin of your face, leading to invisible tears and premature aging. www.sunshine-organics.com

17. SALT, GROUND NUTS & COFFEE Anything with tiny, sharp edges will simply cause more harm than good to the gentle skin of your face. www.sunshine-organics.com

18. HAIR DYE Hair dyes can mess with your lymph system and harm your health. Read this post to learn more about the hidden dangers of hair dyes. www.sunshine-organics.com

19. SHAMPOO The ingredients in your shampoo weren't designed for the  sensitive skin on your face, especially not harsh chemicals like SLS. www.sunshine-organics.com

20. HAIR SERUM Hair serums often include synthetic fragrances that could seriously irritate your skin. Better keep them off your face. www.sunshine-organics.com

21. VINEGAR Vinegar is a strong acid (low pH), meaning that it is corrosive and could harm delicate skin by causing burns. www.sunshine-organics.com

22. DEODORANT Please DON'T put deodorant on your face to prevent makeup from melting on a hot day.  Its ingredients are too harsh for your face. www.sunshine-organics.com

23. FOOT CREAM These creams are extremely thick, and will clog your pores. They are also very sticky, which invites dirt to stick to your skin. www.sunshine-organics.com

24. MAKEUP WITH ALUMINUM Research has shown that aluminum is toxic, especially with regard to your nervous system. It's best to avoid products that contain it. www.sunshine-organics.com

25. MAYONNAISE Some folks recommend mayonnaise for the face due to its egg content. But it is too acidic, and could also cause breakouts. www.sunshine-organics.com

26. NAIL POLISH The ingredients in nail polish are something you should read about in full. Keep this stuff off your face - read the research findings here. www.sunshine-organics.com

27. CRAYON Most crayons are made from paraffin wax, which is a petroleum product that shouldn't be used on your face. www.sunshine-organics.com

28. HYDROGEN PEROXIDE Hydrogen peroxide should not be used to treat acne because it can cause burning, blisters, allergic reactions, and inflammation. www.sunshine-organics.com

29. PARABENS The biggest problem with parabens is that they imitate the hormone estrogen, and can be harmful to both men and women. www.sunshine-organics.com

30. FORMALDEHYDE Formaldehyde is a suspected carcinogen. Its short-term effects also include watery eyes, coughing, wheezing, nausea, and skin irritation. www.sunshine-organics.com

31. CONVENTIONAL LIP BALM Some of the standard ingredients include petrolatum, mineral oil, paraffin (all petroleum products), fragrance, alcohol, and parabens. www.sunshine-organics.com

32. LOOKING FOR MORE? To learn more (and to grab our FREE eBook on ingredients that actually are amazing for your skin), just click here. www.sunshine-organics.com