Nowadays, facial products are present in every person’s regimen. Most people only consider their skin type on choosing the right product for them. But we must learn that what we apply on our skin is absorbed directly into our face as well. Surely, nobody wants a harmful ingredient on their face. So here’s a list of some of the dangerous chemicals that these products may contain:
1. Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLS)/Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulfate (SLES)
This surfactant is an inexpensive and foaming agent that behaves similarly to soap. It has been shown that SLS/SLES causes eye or skin irritation in experiments done on animals and humans.
2. Propylene Glycol
It is a colorless, nearly odorless, clear, viscous liquid that can be found in moisturizers, sunscreen, and makeup products. This toxic ingredient causes many allergic reactions. Research data states that through skin contact it can cause liver abnormalities and kidney damage.
3. Parabens
This is also known as Methylparaben, Propylparaben, IIsoparaben, Butylparaben. Companies use this dangerous ingredient, because it is extremely cheap and extends the shelf life of the product by inhibiting microbial growth. These chemicals mimic your body’s own hormones and can have endocrine-disrupting action that interfere with your body’s endocrine system.
4. Synthetic Fragrances
Synthetic fragrances are mixtures of various chemicals that produce a desired scent. They can potentially cause skin irritation, headaches, dizziness, and rashes. One of the toxic ingredients in fragrances is often phthalates.
Synthetic fragrances are mixtures of various chemicals that produce a desired scent. They can potentially cause skin irritation, headaches, dizziness, and rashes. One of the toxic ingredients in fragrances is often phthalates.
5. Diethanolamine (DEA), Momoethnanolamine (MEA), and Triethanolamine (TEA)
These are hormone-disrupting chemicals that have been linked to cancer. These chemicals are already banned in Europe but are still used in different countries. They are used to adjust the pH balance, but toxic and causes eye problems, and dryness of skin and hair.
6. Petroleum-based Ingredients
Petroleum in beauty products goes by many names (mineral oil, paraffin wax, and petrolatum, etc.). It coats the skin, clogging pores and interferes with the skin’s ability to eliminate toxins.
7. Triclosan
Triclosan is antibacterial ingredient common in soaps and soap bars. Studies have shown that this ingredient disrupt thyroid function and the reproductive system. Overuse may promote the development of bacterial resistance.
Let's have a habit of checking the labels, not only of the food that we eat but also the products that we use, because beauty is still skin deep.
Resources:
1 http://en.wikipedia.org/
2 http://www.organichealthandbeauty.com/10-Most-Common-Chemicals_ep_55-1.html
3 http://oneloveorganics.com/blog/2011/09/top-6-ingredients-to-avoid-in-liquid-cleansers/
4 http://www.annmariegianni.com/ingredient-watch-list-synthetic-fragrance-exposes-you-to-hundreds-of-chemicals/
5 http://www.limetreelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/chemical-list11.pdf
6 http://www.naturalnews.com/031621_beauty_products_petroleum.html#
Resources:
1 http://en.wikipedia.org/
2 http://www.organichealthandbeauty.com/10-Most-Common-Chemicals_ep_55-1.html
3 http://oneloveorganics.com/blog/2011/09/top-6-ingredients-to-avoid-in-liquid-cleansers/
4 http://www.annmariegianni.com/ingredient-watch-list-synthetic-fragrance-exposes-you-to-hundreds-of-chemicals/
5 http://www.limetreelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/chemical-list11.pdf
6 http://www.naturalnews.com/031621_beauty_products_petroleum.html#
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