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𝗖𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘀 & 𝗣𝗮𝗱𝘀This is an easy ditch and switch! But why, you ask? ⚠️Cotton is one of the most highly contaminated and pesticide laden crops (grown conventionally). ◽️The top 10 pesticides used in the U.S. on cotton were glyphosate, ethephon, trifluralin, acetochlor, tribufos, sodium chlorate, acephate, s-metolachlor, diuron, and paraquat based on a study in 2015.◽️Simply put, research suggests these are extremely toxic to our bodies. Many are carcinogenic and linked to endocrine disruption. https://ota.com/sites/default/files/indexed_files/CottonandtheEnvironment.pdf⚠️ Conventional cotton products are typically bleached, which creates dioxin and leaves behind bleach residues.😒They can also actually waste product. Raise your hand if you’ve squeezed your toner or essence onto a cotton pad, and it seemingly disappears before it reaches your face. These can actually be 𝒕𝒐𝒐 absorbent. So, what are better alternatives?𝙍𝙚𝙪𝙨𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙊𝙧𝙜𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙘 𝘽𝙖𝙢𝙗𝙤𝙤 𝙤𝙧 𝘾𝙤𝙩𝙩𝙤𝙣 𝙍𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙨(first two pictured)🧺 Washable in your laundry with your toxin free cleaner. ♻️ Reusable - I actually use one side and then save for later to use the other side at nighttime or next day.🌍 Sustainable ingredients that are bleach, pesticide, and toxin free!𝙊𝙧𝙜𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙘 𝘾𝙤𝙩𝙩𝙤𝙣 𝙍𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙨🌿If not going the reusable route, opt for organic, unbleached cotton rounds to avoid pesticides, dioxins, and residues.You don’t want to essentially sabotage your clean, toxin free beauty routine! 🙋🏼‍♀️Raise your hand if you’re inspired to make this swap!