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List of Toxic Chemicals and Carcinogens (see below)

Phthalates Dibutyl phthalate (DBP) and or di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), butyl benzyl phthalate (BBP or BzBP)

They are found in products such as : hair sprays, perfumes, nail polishes. They are used to soften plastic, skin moisturisers and for skin penetration enhancers in cosmetics.
 
Research has indicated:

• They are known to cause serious reproductive and developmental effects in lab animals.
• They have been linked to premature breast development in young girls and has shown interference with reproductive        
   development in male fetuses.
• They are hormone disruptors.

 
Parabens


Known as a group of artificial preservatives that are also known as Alkyl parahydroxy benzoates – butyl/methyl/ethyl/ propyl/isobutyl paraben.

Evidence has shown them to:

• mimic estrogens in the body
• penetrate through the skin and show up in the blood.
• found in breast tumours.

 

BHT / Butylated Hydroxytoluene,also E321

Is used as a synthetic antioxidant.

• Causes irritation
• Has been linked to possible behavioral effects and reproductive problems.

 
Propylene Glycol

• May cause contact dermatitis.
• Has been linked to depression of the Central Nervous System.

 
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate


• Is a Skin, eye and respiratory tract irritant
• Could damage liver, lungs and immune system
• Has shown some evidence to suggest reproductive effects.

DEA / TEA
Diethanolamine &  Triethanolamine Compound

DEA / TEA in concentrations of 5% and above could result in the formation of carcinogens in products containing nitrite preservatives. Chemical reactions between nitrites and DEA/ TEA occur during the manufacturing process and while products are stored in their containers forming carcinogenic nitrosamines.

During my many years of research I have found numerous popular pregnancy belly treatments that contain Parabens, Sulfates, or Phthalates.

Many of these ingredients have been banned in Europe
and restricted in many countries, but are still allowed in the United States.

I find it amazing that we are told what not to eat or drink, not to smoke but seldom warned or even asked about what we put
directly on our skin, the largest organ of our body.

Did you know that everything that is applied on our skin ultimately ends up in your bloodstream? Consequently, we pass it on to our developing baby. I urge you to read the ingredient labels of your personal and skincare products very carfully. 

 

Note: Novena has recieved e-mails questioning ingredients that are used in Novena Maternal Skin Care’s formulations. I would like to take this opportunity to announce that every single ingredient in Novena has been hand picked and carefully chosen for use during pregnancy. Many of the teas and extracts that have been cautioned not to be used during pregnancy are not meant to be taken internally (orally) but are perfectly safe to use topically. You may rest a sure that you are safe with Novena. 

Novena recommends seeking the advice of a mid wife or physician when questions or concerns regarding ingredients are not clear.

 

It has come to our attention that the Environmental Working Group also affiliated with the compact for safe cosmetics is not giving out accurate information on product ingredients. We have been diligently working on obtaining a response from one of their representatives on how they are coming up with their scores. We were astonished to find out that many natural a safe ingredients were given a very poor score for example (vitamin E) while other synthetic ingredients were given a score of 0 meaning very safe. It was also surprising to find that many artificial and chemically derived ingredients were rated safer than their natural and even organic alternatives. More so we have found that the Environmental Working Group is not only giving a sense of false safety but also instilling a sense of panic and uncertainly to many consumers out their. Our mission at Novena Maternal Skin Care in signing the Compact for Safe Cosmetics was to comply with the upmost ingredient and product standards and provide the consumer with the safest and effective maternity skincare product we could produce. Although Novena Maternal Skincare did not rank low on their score we did not rank as high as we should have considering our ingredients and safety standards. I am fully aware that their are other cosmetic manufacturers that are having the same issues with this organization and we are all out for one mission and that is to provide the consumer with the most accurate and precise information on an individual ingredient and not to instill panic or uncertainty. Until further notice we will be working hard to get the proper and satisfactory answers. To set your minds at ease, Novena Maternal Skin Care is and will always be safe and effective to use before, during and after your pregnancy.

 

With Regards

Jeanette D Acosta CME

Novena Maternal Skin Care

President /CEO

 




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