 PARABENS
Preservatives
widely used even though are known to be toxic. Have caused many allergic
reactions and skin rashes. Methyl Paraben combines benzoic acid with the
methyl group of chemicals. Highly toxic, cellular toxin. A recent study
suggests that these compounds can imitate the estrogen in the body. Propyl Paraben is also a cellular toxin, used as a cheap preservative, irritating to
the skin in formulations higher than 5% and many commercial products contain
higher amounts than this.
POLYETHELENE
PEG or polyethylene glycol is used to dissolve oil and grease as well
as cosmetic products. Often used in spray-on oven cleaners. PEG's contribute
to stripping the Natural
Moisture Factor leaving the immune system vulnerable. Potentially carcinogenic.
POLYSORBATE
80
Emulsifier & fatty acid ester. Found in paints, waxes, cosmetics, and
pharmaceuticals, is a health hazard if inhaled, or absorbed through skin
(gums) or ingested, or if contacting mucous membranes. Can cause drowsiness,
headaches, nausea, vomiting and irritation to the eyes, nose throat, and
skin, according to the national safety council environmental health center.
May be contaminated with 1, 4 Dioxane.
PETROLATUM
Common cosmetic ingredient and toxic oil derived from petroleum-mineral
oil jelly. Can produce photosensitivity. Tends to interfere with the body's
own natural moisturizing mechanism, leading to dry skin and chapping.
Why buy a product that creates the very conditions it to alleviate?? Used
in lip balms and African hair products. Advertised as a protectant and
moisturizer. The skin can not absorb this ingredient, it clogs the pores,
preventing the skin from breathing.
A-PINENE
Found in bar and liquid soap, cologne, perfume, shaving cream, deodorants,
dishwashing liquid, air freshener. A sensitizer and potentially damaging
to the immune system.
PROPYL
ALCOHOL or PROPANOL.
Similar to the effects of isopropyl alcohol but has an additional drying
effect on the skin.
PROPYLENE
GLYCOL and
any other chemical listed with "PROP"
in the name
A common ingredient and primary skin irritant even at low levels of concentrations.
Antifreeze ingredient, also used in brake and hydraulic fluid, airplane
deicer, paints and coatings, floor wax, portable water systems, swimming
pool products, liquid laundry detergent, pet food. Used in industry to
down protein-yes, what skin is made of! Causes contact dermatitis, kidney
damage, liver abnormalities, damages cell membranes. Found in most forms
of make-up, hair products, lotions, after-shaves, deodorants, mouthwashes
& toothpastes. EPA requires workers to wear protective gloves, clothing
and goggles when working with this toxic substance. The Material Safety
Data Sheet for Propylene Glycol clearly states to ~AVOlD CONTACT WITH
SKIN.~
PVP/VA
COPOLYMER
Petroleum derived chemical used in hair sprays, wave sets and other cosmetics.
Particles contribute to foreign bodies in the lungs of sensitive persons.
TOXIC!
QUARTERNIUM
7, 15, 31, 60 etc.
An ammonium salt used as a preservative, it can break down into
formaldehyde
SODIUM
LAURYL SULFATE (SLS) or SODIUM LAURETH
SULFATE (SLES) & TEA-LAURYL SULFATE
A synthetic substance used in shampoos for its detergent and foam building
capabilities - used in engine de-greasers, garage floor cleaners. Found
in 80% of shampoos. Can cause eye irritations, improper eye development
in children, cataracts, skin rashes, hair loss (corrodes hair follicle
& impares its ability to grow) and allergic reactions. Toxic compound
in quantities. Can be stored in major body organs - heart , liver, lungs
& brain. University of Tokyo determined it to be a mutagen- changing genetic
material after prolonged use. You will read that SLS is “all natural”
from a coconut. It may start out as some form of coconut but it is then
mixed and diluted with many toxic chemicals to make SLS. Be careful just
because it originated from something natural does no mean that it is still
in the natural state.
STEARALKONIUM
CHLORIDE
A chemical used in hair conditioners and creams. Causes allergic reaction
developed by the fabric industry as fabric softener, and is a lot easier
to use in hair conditioning formulas than proteins or herbals, which do
help hair health
.
SYNTHETIC
COLORS
These and all dyes should be avoided. They are labeled FD&C and a number
after it. These are believed to be carcinogenic. Blue
1 and Green 3 are carcinogenic,
Yellow 5, 6 and Red 33
have caused cancer when ingested and applied to the skin. These
contain coal tar and may contain arsenic and lead, which are also carcinogenic.
Lipsticks are full of these.
SYNTHETIC
FRAGRANCES
Each can contain up to 600 ingredients. There is never any way to figure
out what the actual contents of the fragrances are so just avoid them
altogether. Artificial fragrances have caused headaches, dizziness, rash,
hyperpigmentation, violent coughing, vomiting, skin irritation, cancer,
nerve damage and birth defects. 95% of chemicals found in fragrance are
derived from petroleum. Petroleum chemicals cost less than ten dollars
a pound, where as natural ingredients like Jasmine can cost over ten thousand
dollars a pound. Fragrances are the leading cause of allergic reactions
to cosmetics.
G-TERPINENE
Found in cologne, perfume, soap, shaving cream, deodorant, air freshener.
Causes asthma and CNS disorders.
A-TERPINEOL
or Alpha-terpineol
Found in perfume, cologne, Vaseline, cologne, soap, hair spray, after-shave
and roll-on deodorant. Highly irritating to mucous membranes. Aspiration
the lungs can produce pneumonitis or fatal edema. Can also cause ataxia
(toss of muscular coordination), hypothermia, CNS and respiratory depression
and headache.
TRIETHANOLAMIN
or TEA
TEA is the most frequent sensitizer used in cosmetics, gels, shampoos,
creams & lotions. Causes allergic reactions including eye problems, dryness
of hair and skin, and could be toxic if into the body over a tong period
of time. Also look for names like Cocamide DEA.
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