Thinking Dirty
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about my health and beauty products ie. what’s behind a company’s flashy marketing materials vs. what’s actually in those bottles. I feel that there’s a lot of conflicting information out there and, as a consumer, I’d like to make more conscious, educated decisions when I head to my local Bartell’s (gosh, I love that store!)
I’ve decided to test out two apps to find out critical information about the products I use on the daily: Think Dirty and Skin Deep. I also like to keep Cruelty Free International/PETA in mind too as I’d rather not use products tested on animals – this site is super helpful in breaking it all down. I’m still a bit torn about animal ingredients in a product like bee’s wax or hair/fur used in brushes if it was taken in a non-harmful way…to each their own I say!
So here’s a list of the bathroom basics that I use daily and their ratings.
Shampoo: Yes to Cucumbers Color Protection Shampoo
Think Dirty – 7
Skin Deep – 3
Cruelty Free
Conditioner: Yes to Coconut Ultimate Moisture Conditioner
Think Dirty – 7
Skin Deep – n/a
Cruelty Free
Body Wash: Aveeno Positively Nourishing Body Wash
Think Dirty – 9
Skin Deep – 4
Lotion: Jason Soothing 84% Aloe Vera Hand & Body Lotion
Think Dirty – 9
Skin Deep – 5
Cruelty Free
At Home Hair Color: Garnier Nutrisse Cream Hair Colour
Think Dirty – 9
Skin Deep – 8
Toothpaste: Tom’s of Maine
Think Dirty – 4
Skin Deep – 1
Cruelty Free
Deodorant: Tom’s of Maine Natural Long Lasting Deodorant
Think Dirty – 3
Skin Deep – 1
Cruelty Free
Face lotion: Purpose Johnson & Johnson
Think Dirty – n/a
Skin Deep – 5
Face wash: Cetaphil Skin Cleanser
Think Dirty – 10
Skin Deep – 6
Face Scrub: Aveeno Skin Brightening Daily Scrub
Think Dirty – 10
Skin Deep – 5
It’s interesting to see how these numbers varied by source; each had their own requirements. I’m trying to take them with a grain of salt but I can definitely see where I can start to make some changes. The products with a 6-10 rating (face wash and scrub, hair color, lotion) will be the first to go and replaced. The others will be eventually phased out to lower ranked products. I’m so glad there are SO many wonderful, cruelty free products to choose from out there! Being overwhelmed by that sort of information is a good thing in my books.
Stay tuned for a follow up post as to which products I’ve switched out!
