In today's world, there's a movement toward more naturally-derived and healthy products. This movement includes everything from switching to a holistic or raw diet to purchasing more sustainable, organic and environmentally-friendly products. At the end of the day, these choices benefit both us and the environment. It also forces us to check labels on the items we purchase.

Many times, the labels provide us with a harsh reality check. Those typical items, such as body washes, hair products, and hand soaps, have ingredients that we can't even pronounce much less understand what purpose they serve. It can be scary to realize that the body wash you've been attached to for years can cause cancer, hormone problems, and other serious health complications. Don't worry, though. It's never too late to become informed and make the switch to a safer, healthier product. There are certain chemicals we can keep an eye out for when checking labels.

Let's take a look at the most harmful chemicals to stay away from when purchasing body cleansers and soaps!

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