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I found this in my favorite magazine, The Beauty Blackbook and I would like to share this with you. Below are the inherently detrimental ingredients commonly found in beauty products. It is said that with the amount of cosmetics we are using everyday, we could be subjecting ourselves to 120 toxic chemicals. Scary, isn't it?
Some of these ingredients are considered safe in lower doses. "Ingredients in the product are in order of concentration" according to Dr. joyce Lim, a preeminent dermatologist in Singapore. "The highest concentration is listed first and the lowest is right at the bottom of the list. So if one is allergic to a particular ingredient, by looking at the list you can avoid using that product."
Let's familiarize ourselves with these ingredients:
ALPHA HYDROXY ACIDS (AHA)
While AHA is organic, a desirable hydrating ingredient and natural exfoliant, a high percentage of it not only removes dead skin cells but also your skin's protective layer. Long-term use can leave your skin more susceptible to UV rays, leaving your skin more exposed to the sun's damaging effect and, hence, skin cancer.
BENZALDEHYDE
Regular use of this products with this ingredient can cause irritation to the mouth, throat, eyes, skin, lungs, nausea and pain. Long-term use can result in kidney damage.
COLLAGEN
While many of us are still riding high on the wonderful plumping effects of collagen, this ingredient added to cosmetic creams and moisturizers is actually extracted from animal skin (Yikes!). Because it cannot penetrate the pores, collagen of this origin only clogs the pores and keeps the skin from functioning properly.
DEA, MEA, TEA (Diethanolamine, Monoethanolamine, and Triethanolmine)
Found in shampoos, soaps, facial cleansers and any personal care products that foam, the three are hormone-disrupting chemicals and known to cause cancer. A recent report proved that DEA and MEA are readily absorbed into the skin.
FORMALIN
Would you put the same substance used in labs to preserve dead bodies? Quite unlikely, but this ingredient is usually found in nail polish, shampoos and skin creams. Causing allergic reaction when in contact with skin, its fumes are linked to asthma and cancer.
FRAGRANCE
Many of the compounds found in fragrances are carcinogenic or toxic. Most of the ingredients used for fragrance on a label are synthetic. clinical observations by medical doctors have shown that exposure to fragrances can affect the central nervous system causing depression, hyperactivity, irritability, inability to cope and other behavioral changes.
LANOLIN
While purported as a good skin ingredient, lanolin is actually a fat derived from wool. it is known to cause irritation and rashes to the skin.
MINERAL OIL
Found in lipsticks, lotions, makeup removers and liquid foundations, mineral oil is actually crude oil derived from petroleum. It coats the skin like a film, preventing pores from breathing.
PARABEN
Used to prolong the shelf life of products, paraben may be widely used but it is also known to be toxic. Regular use can result in allergic reaction.
PROPYLENE GLYCOL
This ingredient can cause skin rashes and contact dermatitis. It has also been shown to cause damage to the kidney and liver. Yes, it is commonly found in beauty creams, cosmetics, and cleansers.
SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE (SLS)
Found in cosmetics, toothpaste and shampoos, too harsh levels of SLS will dry out the skin. When combined with other chemicals, it can also form carcinogenic compunds. SLS is actually used in labs to deliberately cause skin irritations for research purposes.
SYNTHETIC COLORS
A popular dye used in mainly lipstick, these are believed to be carcinogenic especially Blue 1, Green 3, Yellow 5 & 6, and Red 33. Many contain coal tar, arsenic and lead.
TALC
Found in loose and pressed powders, blushes and baby powder, talc is a potentially harmful ingredient when inhaled.
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