And ladies try and take the natural route with cosmetics, chemicals found in cosmetics don't cause obvious immediate signs of toxicity, but slowly poison us through repeated use.
ere are some ingredients to watch out for.
.Aluminum - Thought to contribute to Alzheimer's Disease. Found in almost all
antiperspirants. Works by blocking pores so sweat cannot be released by the skin. Watch what you put under those arms
Artificial Colors - FD&C, derived from coal tar. For example, Azo dyes are a risk to asthmatics, eczema sufferers and people sensitive to aspirin. Causes hyperactivity in children, severe headaches, blurred vision and itchy/watery eyes and nose
Benzoates - Benzoates Benzoic acid, sodium benzoate or parahydroxy benzoate.
Used as a preservative in cosmetics and fizzy drinks. Causes gastric irritation, numbing of the mouth and aggravates asthma ()
DEA, MEA, TEA - Causes allergic reactions, irritating to eyes and dries out hair and skin
Dibutyl Phthalate - Found in all persons tested by the CDC (Center for Disease Control, USA) in a 2000 Fall study. Highest levels were found in women of reproductive age. Causes birth defects in animals, and damaging to the male reproductive system (ABC News, Internet Ventures 2000). Used in cosmetics to assist the absorption of other ingredients.
Formaldehydes - A preservative. Causes skin reactions. Imidazolidinyl urea is the second most identified preservative causing contact dermatitis. Some other names that are related to this preservative are: DMDM hydantoin, Quaternium 15, Diazolidinylurea, 2-bromo-2-nitropropane-1, 3-diol
Fragrances - Can contain up to 200 undeclared substances Major cause, in addition to artificial colours, of skin irritations and allergies. May cause dizziness, skin irritation and hyperpigmentation Dibutyl Phalate can be hidden in synthetic fragrance and you'll want to be sure to avoid that.
Isopropyl Alcohol - Drying agent, from petroleum.
Methylisothiazolinone - Causes allergic reactions and irritations
Mineral oil - petrochemical emollient. Watch for some derivatives like petrolatum, glyceryl stearate and cetyl alcohol. Although the later two can be also found in natural form. Make sure you know first before you buy.
Parabens Petroleum product. Triggers skin irritations and may be an xerestrogen. May play a role in falling sperm counts and rising breast cancer ratesUsed in 99% of all cosmetics and in many so-called 'natural' products.
Parraffin - Derived from petroleum. In the form of wax, mineral oil or petrolatum. Comedogenic, i.e.blocks pores.
Propylene Glycol - When derived from petroleum. Increases the amount of acid in the body, resulting in metabolic problems. Large amounts are needed to produce this effect (Agency forToxic Substances and Disease Registry or ATSDR, 2003).
Sodium laureth sulfate, sodium lauryl sulfate - Forms carcinogenic nitrogen compounds when combined with specific ingredients. Irritating to eyes, skin and lungs Harmful if swallowed and may cause damage to eyes
Tallow - Animal fat. Not suitable for vegans, and may be a skin irritant.
"Reading labels and recognizing problematic ingredients are necessary skills for a consumer who intends to choose products that are completely natural.
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