Parabens and Phthalates Free Products

Have you tried the organic section at the grocery stores? Our local Zehr's (AKA Loblaws) has a very large section that has everything from food, cleaning supplies, shampoos, soaps, body cream, lotions etc. I have yet to switch my makeup to Paraban free so I honestly haven't looked for that in the organic section.

Kellie ~ Are you familiar with this website?  http://www.cosmeticsdatabase.com/

It gives the safety ratings for literally thousands of cosmetic items, and also lists the ingredients in each one.   I've been surprised to find out that natural products I've purchased at Whole Foods, for example, have not been as pure or safe as I'd assumed.  So now I usually check things out in that datebase before I buy them.   Deanna

Burts Bees is one of the easiest to find anywhere. Look for all-natural and organic products in the grocery store and drug stores. At first, I went online and found lots of products but they were very pricey. Now I'm learning to just check out the natural products sections of all the stores and I'm pleasantly surprised to find so many moderately-priced items.

VitaCost.com has a nice selection of sunscreens, for example, that won't break the bank.

Kellie, I know EXACTLY how you feel!!  That's what's great about being here... we can all relate.  I just recently decided that the stress of worrying about all this would probaby cause me more harm than the thing I was worrying about itself!  So I pick and choose what works in my new lifestyle.  There are many, many products I've given up and exchanged.  But after trying every single deodorant I could get my hands on I found that I could not live feeling wet and clammy every day of my life- I was miserable.  So back to my regular deodorant for me.  I won't use lip balm that isn't 100% natural and organic but I won't give up my regular (mac!) eyeshadow.  I figure a lot of lip balm gets into your mouth whereas the shadow just sits on top of your skin. 

You really just have to make decisions for yourself and then be at peace.  You can't stop living or worse, drive yourself mad with micro-managing!!  Because you will go crazy (as you're noticing!!)  Think about how many women are walking around on this planet smoking, loaded up with tons of makeup and hair products, without a care in the world... and they won't get breast cancer.  There's a certain element of randomness and genetics that can't be denied.  It's not our fault.  

I hope you have lots more good days and you find many wonderful friends here at bco.  Enjoy your little girl- what a blessing!  (I'm on the ladies in their 30's board and quite a few wanted to have kids and didn't get a chance before the damn cancer interrupted their lives.)  

((((Hugs)))) for you!!