You eat well, you sleep enough, you try to manage stress… and still feel drained.
Sometimes, fatigue isn’t just about what we do — it’s also about what we absorb.
Every day, your skin faces a quiet challenge: processing the chemicals hidden in everyday products — deodorants, sunscreens, body lotions, and more. Your skin doesn’t just “wear” these formulas. It interacts with them, and so does your energy.
This Black Friday, before adding more to your routine, let’s talk about what might be taking energy away.
1. Your skin doesn’t just protect — it absorbs.
The skin is a living organ. It breathes, it reacts, it absorbs. Studies show that certain cosmetic ingredients — like aluminum in antiperspirants or oxybenzone in sunscreens — can enter the body in small but measurable amounts.
According to research published by the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), aluminum salts can penetrate the skin in trace levels (around 0.012%). And while that number sounds tiny, it still requires your body to process and eliminate what doesn’t belong there.
With sunscreens, the story is similar: ingredients like oxybenzone have been found in human blood and are known endocrine disruptors — chemicals that can interfere with your hormones and natural rhythms.
2. The invisible energy drain
Every artificial substance that enters your system — whether through the air, food, or skin — becomes something your body has to manage. That metabolic work requires energy.
Over time, this can create:
- Mild inflammation
- Hormonal imbalances
- A sense of constant fatigue
When your body is busy defending itself, you have less energy left for everything else — your focus, your creativity, your joy.
That’s why switching to gentler, natural alternatives isn’t only about avoiding “toxins.” It’s about letting your body rest.
3. Common culprits hiding in your routine
Even small exposures — multiplied by daily use — can keep your system working overtime.
4. The energy of choosing better
Here’s the beautiful part: when you choose natural care, your body instantly recognizes it.
Plant-based ingredients, essential oils, and mineral actives are more in tune with your biology. They work with you, not against you.
At COCO SALVAJE, we believe skincare should protect your skin and your energy.
Our deodorants are aluminum-free, baking soda–free, and made with organic ingredients that respect your body’s rhythm. Our soaps and serums are crafted by real people — families who pour care and purpose into every jar.
Because feeling alive starts with what touches your skin.
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