Non-toxic vs. Toxic-free

What I wish I had known when I was tossing out all my personal care products and buying new ones, is that being deemed non-toxic and toxic-free are two very different things.

"Non-Toxic" does not mean free of toxins or toxic-free. The word non-toxic appears on many of our daily personal care products, but it is very misleading. According to the federal regulatory definition, non-toxic doesn't necessarily mean "no toxins at all" or "absolutely safe". Many companies inaccurately refer to their products as "non-toxic" because the US Government permits the Cosmetics & Toiletries industry to comply with the "LD-50 Test". This test allows for the "Lethal Dose 50% Rule", meaning when testing an ingredient or product, if less than 50% of animal test subjects die, the product is considered non-toxic. Meaning, a company whose label states "non-toxic" could have 49% of all lab animals perish as a result of being in contact with their product. 

 A ToxicFree™ Seal is only awarded to companies that have proven each ingredient is 100% chemical, toxic & carcinogenic free. Please be very well informed on this seal as it is not an easy label to carry such as "natural" and "organic", which have no real agency overseeing these claims. Look for the "Certified Toxic-Free Product" Seal on products produced by a number of conscientious companies. This seal guarantees that for any listed ingredient, there is reputable research indicating no negative health effects. Be informed and read labels. Check the ingredients on all products you use and be an educated consumer! :) 

  To check out your products and learn more about what ingredients are harmful check out this link: 

www.takethetoxictest.com/livenaturally

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