Hi All!
I wanted to share with you these dangerous chemicals that are in many of the products that we buy today. They are found in our Shampoos, toothpastes, hand soaps, body washes, facial cleansers and list goes on and on. This valuable information was shared with me a while back and I want to in turn share this with all of you. If I can just ask you to read the back of every product label you pick up and look it over to see if any of these chemicals are contained and make a conscious decision of weather or not you want these absorbed into your body. More and more people are being diagnosed with cancer these days and if you do your research of these chemicals you will find that many if not all cause cancer over long term use. If you are still unsure try Googling for example (side effects of methylparaben) and see for yourself.
I wanted to share with you these dangerous chemicals that are in many of the products that we buy today. They are found in our Shampoos, toothpastes, hand soaps, body washes, facial cleansers and list goes on and on. This valuable information was shared with me a while back and I want to in turn share this with all of you. If I can just ask you to read the back of every product label you pick up and look it over to see if any of these chemicals are contained and make a conscious decision of weather or not you want these absorbed into your body. More and more people are being diagnosed with cancer these days and if you do your research of these chemicals you will find that many if not all cause cancer over long term use. If you are still unsure try Googling for example (side effects of methylparaben) and see for yourself.
Following is a list of 10 synthetic chemicals contained in many cosmetic ingredients that you should avoid from this day forward.
Urea
Examples: diazolindyl urea, imidazolindyl urea
Common preservatives that release formaldehyde, a known carcinogen, that is irritating to the mucous membranes and known to cause contact dermatitis, headaches and internal bleeding.
Examples: diazolindyl urea, imidazolindyl urea
Common preservatives that release formaldehyde, a known carcinogen, that is irritating to the mucous membranes and known to cause contact dermatitis, headaches and internal bleeding.
Parabens
Examples: butylparaben, ethylparaben, isobutylparaben, methylparaben, propylparaben
Common preservatives that are linked to breast cancer.
Examples: butylparaben, ethylparaben, isobutylparaben, methylparaben, propylparaben
Common preservatives that are linked to breast cancer.
Phthalates
Examples: di-butyl-phthalate, di-ethylhexyl-phthalate
Commonly used as a plasticizer in everything from skincare, cosmetics, nail polish, perfume to hair products and deodorants. Known to cause damage to the liver, kidneys, lungs and reproductive system. Suspected of causing birth defects, lowering sperm counts and a breast cancer risk.
Examples: di-butyl-phthalate, di-ethylhexyl-phthalate
Commonly used as a plasticizer in everything from skincare, cosmetics, nail polish, perfume to hair products and deodorants. Known to cause damage to the liver, kidneys, lungs and reproductive system. Suspected of causing birth defects, lowering sperm counts and a breast cancer risk.
Mineral Oil
Examples: mineral oil, petroleum, liquid paraffin
A petroleum by-product that interferes with the skin’s natural functions, clogs the pores, exacerbates acne, and is highly likely to be contaminated with carcinogens that are linked to breast cancer.
Examples: mineral oil, petroleum, liquid paraffin
A petroleum by-product that interferes with the skin’s natural functions, clogs the pores, exacerbates acne, and is highly likely to be contaminated with carcinogens that are linked to breast cancer.
Propylene Glycol and Polyethylene Glycol (PEG)
Made from the same chemical that is used to create anti-freeze, this chemical easily penetrates the skin and is linked to damage of the liver, kidneys and brain.
Made from the same chemical that is used to create anti-freeze, this chemical easily penetrates the skin and is linked to damage of the liver, kidneys and brain.
Sodium Laurel/Laureth Sulfate
Commonly used foaming agent that is considered a skin irritant and carcinogen, and is known to cause skin rashes and allergic reactions. It is often disguised in “natural” products with the term “derived from coconut”. It is particularly irritating to the eyes.
Commonly used foaming agent that is considered a skin irritant and carcinogen, and is known to cause skin rashes and allergic reactions. It is often disguised in “natural” products with the term “derived from coconut”. It is particularly irritating to the eyes.
Diethanolamine (DEA) and Triethanolamine (TEA)
These chemicals can react with other ingredients in the cosmetic product to form potent carcinogenic chemicals called nitrosamines.
These chemicals can react with other ingredients in the cosmetic product to form potent carcinogenic chemicals called nitrosamines.
Formaldehyde
Commonly found in nail products, this chemical is a known carcinogen, allergen and irritant. Commonly used synthetic preservatives, such as diazolindyl and imidazolindyl urea, break down to release formaldehyde.
Commonly found in nail products, this chemical is a known carcinogen, allergen and irritant. Commonly used synthetic preservatives, such as diazolindyl and imidazolindyl urea, break down to release formaldehyde.
Synthetic Fragrances
The simple term “fragrance” on an ingredient list can refer to a combination of any of the thousand separate ingredients used to make up the “fragrance”, many of which are phthalates (ie. toxic carcinogens and hormone disruptors). Fragrances are considered to be one of the top 5 known allergens and are known to cause asthma and trigger asthma attacks.
The simple term “fragrance” on an ingredient list can refer to a combination of any of the thousand separate ingredients used to make up the “fragrance”, many of which are phthalates (ie. toxic carcinogens and hormone disruptors). Fragrances are considered to be one of the top 5 known allergens and are known to cause asthma and trigger asthma attacks.
Synthetic Colors
Examples: FD&C Yellow 5, FD&C Red 40
Labeled FD&C or D&C followed by a number, they are known to cause skin irritation and sensitivity. Many are also believed to be carcinogenic.
Examples: FD&C Yellow 5, FD&C Red 40
Labeled FD&C or D&C followed by a number, they are known to cause skin irritation and sensitivity. Many are also believed to be carcinogenic.
Whilst it’s a good start, these are certainly not the only ingredients that you should avoid. If you are keen to learn more about the chemicals to avoid, or check up on ingredients in your day-to-day personal care products, the Environmental Working Group’s SKIN DEEP Cosmetic Safety Database is without a doubt the most comprehensive database of ingredients used within cosmetics and personal care products. http://www.cosmeticsdatabase.com/
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