Why are petroleum products so bad?
Petroleum derivatives are not good for your skin. They are allergenic; they smother your skin and cause skin irritation and acne; they do not absorb well into the skin, so any potentially beneficial ingredient that may be contained in the product also cannot be absorbed. Petrochemicals pollute our water and destroy marine life. Avoiding petrochemicals is essential for humans, animals, fish, water, land, and air. Please don’t use them.
