WHAT IS IT:
You've probably heard about GMO's in your food, but GMOs in your skin care or cosmetic products? How could that happen? These are kind of similar to food, if something is genetically modified and it’s been altered using genetic engineering. It just as harmful what you’re putting on your body as what you’re putting in your body.
OFTEN DISGUISED AS:
Canola, Corn, Cotton, Soy, Maltodextrins, Ethanol (if derived from corn or GMO sugar beets), Sucrose (if derived from sugar beets), Molasses (if derived from sugar beets), Amino acids, Yeast products
WHY WE DON'T USE:
Cosmetic ingredients are not routinely tested for GMOs mainly due to the high testing costs, the availability of alternative non-GMO (e.g. synthetic) ingredients, and the low risk profile as cosmetics are applied only externally. Aside from that they are linked with many problems including infertility, immune problems, accelerated aging, insulin regulation, and changes in the liver, kidney, spleen, and digestive system. In addition, studies have linked GM foods with asthma, allergies, inflammation, and intestinal damage.
