Depending on the size of the molecules of a substance that comes in contact with our skin, a certain percent is absorbed.

Cosmetic ingredients, including carcinogenic substances can be absorbed and end up in our blood system. This fact makes it even more important to check what we use during pregnancy and then for the baby care.

The best way is to choose products with minimum chemicals. Environmental Working Group researches make-up, skin care, hair care, eye care and baby products widely consumed and rates them based on their toxicity. We would highly advise you to take a look at their website at www.cosmeticsdatabase.com We got addicted and don't purchase anything before we make a thorough search here.

If you choose to purchase natural products for your personal care, Skin Care RX (an online retailer) has partnered with Skin Botanica that carries a variety of natural and organic products.