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After a long day in the sweltering heat and in close contact with less-than-sanitary surfaces, most of us just look forward to going home, washing up, and pampering ourselves with our favourite body care products.
But even as these products that we so willingly and generously apply onto our skin taut the various benefits from using them on one side, on the other, are a list of ingredients that could potentially do more harm than good to your body and health.
BETADINE® Natural Defense embraces your family’s health and wellness with natural ingredients. At the heart of each product lies a skin friendly formulation that effectively removes dirt and kills 99.99% of germs while promoting good skin health.
BETADINE® Natural Defense offers a complete personal care selection that features body wash, hand wash, and hand sanitizer that are pH balanced, soap-free, dermatologist tested, and suitable for ages two and above.
Betadine Natural Defense products are made with natural ingredients such as…
New Zealand manuka honey
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An ingredient well known for its significant antibacterial activities as well as moisturizing effect.
Tea tree
An ingredient known for its antiseptic benefits and helping keep our skin purified.
Pomegranate extracts
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Great antioxidants that refresh the skin and protect against a wide range of bacterial and viral pathogens.
Organic aloe vera and vitamin E
Moisturises the skin, keeping it rejuvenated, nourished, and smooth.
Most importantly, BETADINE® Natural Defense products are free of these 8 undesirable chemicals that commonly found in personal care products that you definitely want to protect you and your family from…
Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT)
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Butylated Hydroxytoluene or BHT for short is a preservative found in some personal care products such as antiperspirants, creams, hair products, and makeup.
Dioxanne
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Formed as a byproduct during the manufacturing process of makeup, soap, and shampoo, dioxanne is a contaminant that can potentially cause dizziness, headaches, and more.
Formaldehyde
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You’ve probably already know that Formaldehyde is used for embalming purposes. What you probably don’t know is that it is also sometimes used in lotions, shampoos, cosmetics, body wash, toothpaste, and more.
Methylisothiazolinone (MIT)
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Methylisothiazolinone (MIT) can be found in a large number of leave-on cosmetics such as hand creams and lotions. As of January 2016, MIT is considered a banned substance in leave-on cosmetics in Europe which means you definitely don’t want to find this in the products you use.
Parabens and Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS)
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Parabens are most commonly used in cosmetics, but can often be found in personal care products as well. Then there is Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS), an emulsifier and foaming agent that is also commonly used in cosmetics and household cleaning products.
Triclocarban and Triclosan
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Triclocarban and Triclosan are antibacterial agents commonly used in personal care products such as body washes and soaps, but both substances have been banned by the US FDA in 2017.
So, there are 8 undesirable chemicals you want to avoid the next time you pick up a personal care product. OR just opt for BETADINE® Natural Defense products for your daily personal hygiene with no compromise.
BETADINE® Natural Defense is available in Watsons, Jaya Grocer, and most leading pharmacies.
For more info visit Betadine Malaysia’s FB page here.
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