Learn The Shocking Truth About The Deadly Chemicals Lurking In Your Favorite Skincare Products
Some Commonly Used Toxic Chemicals to Avoid ... D&C and FD&C are artificial colours made from coal tar and are found in lipstick, eye shadows, blushes and nail varnish. Several colours in these groups have been proven to cause cancer. Diethanolamine (DEA), also Cocamide DEA, Lauramide DEA & Stearamide DEA. Commonly used in shampoos, conditioners, soaps and moisturisers. Causes damage to the liver, kidney, brain and spinal cord. Also believed to cause cancers of the liver and kidneys. Formalin and Formaldehyde are known carcinogens and are used in bubble baths, shampoos, nail polish, moisturising lotions, cosmetics and vaccines. They are commonly used to treat foot rot in sheep and cattle and are also used to embalm (preserve) dead bodies. Isopropyl, an alcohol derived from petroleum, is used in hair rinses, hand lotions and fragrances and is found in wood lacquers. It’s extremely damaging to the eyes and is a skin irritant. Parabens (methyl, propyl, butyl and ethyl) are used in 99% of all cosmetics. Mainly used as preservatives and antibacterials. They are skin irritants and have been proven to cause genital tract abnormalities and decreased sperm production in animals. In a recent study, researchers found Parabens in tissue samples of breast cancer victims. They proved that chemicals in deodorants build up in the body and may lead to the development of cancer. Polyethylene glycols (PEGs) are powerful chemicals found in oven cleaners and plastics. They are commonly used in skin cleansers and are suspected carcinogens. Propylene glycol (PG) is used in make-up, hair care products, deodorants, aftershave and toothpaste. It’s also a chemical ingredient in anti-freeze and brake fluid and may cause kidney damage and liver abnormalities. Sodium lauryl sulphate (SLS) is used in toothpaste, shampoos, bubble baths and baby bath products. It’s a harsh and toxic chemical detergent used in engine degreasers and car wash soaps. Long-term use may result in liver, brain, heart, lung and eye damage. Talc is used in body powder, make-up foundation and eye shadows. It is believed that the frequent contamination of talc with asbestos and silica is responsible for its carcinogenicity. It is associated with lung problems and a high incidence of ovarian cancer. |
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