Love the Label

I promise I will do blogs for the class, but this is important

Yesterday I went to the town of Lambeth with my mom and Mikayla where we went to a presentation about how our everyday products like shaving cream, cosmetics, and shampoo are all filled with chemicals.

the presentation started with a lady telling everyone to stand up, so we all stood. Next she asked anyone to sit down if we directly or indirectly knew someone that had or has cancer. Everyone sat down. She then says "This is what this presentation is about".
These products that we use everyday are one of the major causes of cancer and if we continue to use products from the grocery store or the drug store, we are going to increase our chances of getting cancer.

The presentation was presented by a group of girls from Nippising University and have realized that people NEED to stop using products that are filled with chemicals and use products that are certified organic, but most importantly, to use products that are completely plant based. no chemicals, no preservatives.

These girls gave us cards which have the 10 most common chemicals found in products like perfume, baby powder, and deodorant that we need to get away from. Lets just say after the presentation i realized that i am going to have cancer...All of these chemicals in products is what causes health issues like ovarian cancer, breast cancer, hormonal imbalance and even skin irritation. This needs to stop.

After this presentation, I realized that this organization could be the easiest way to change peoples perspective on the environment. Yes people that care for the environment are thinking of the future and want to make sure that the ozone layer won't be depleted in the next five years, however they are really thinking of their own health and other peoples health. I think of the number of people that use Proactive as their facial cleanser and realize that they are allowing their skin to absorb a number of chemicals because lets be honest, that facial cleanser works because it is chemicals inside and out (that gross plastic bottle and packaging it comes in)

I guess I am trying to say, look at your labels and don't be green washed by companies and start to live in a healthier and safer way by using plan based/vegan/organic products
http://lovethelabel.ca/