SOME CHEMICALS YOU SHOULD AVOID BEFORE BUYING COSMETIC PRODUCTS Keeping this in mind, it’s time for a little education on what you should be avoiding. Some of the most common ingredients are the most harmful. Skin allergies, infertility, birth defects, learning disabilities and cancer are amongst some of these toxic side effects. So, what should you be looking for? Let me enlighten you! 1. PARABENS There’s been a lot of buzz in the media lately over the negative side effects of parabens and many skin care lines are coming out with paraben-free products. For a long time now, parabens have been used as a product preservative and sadly, they are not always labeled on packaging. When choosing a deodorant or facial cream, be sure to dig deeper and look up the full ingredient list online. 2. BENZOYL PEROXIDE You’ve no doubt seen this ingredient listed before. It’s a common ingredient in most acne-fighting products, but has serious side effects. Benzoyl Peroxide has been found to promote the growth of tumors because it acts as a mutagen. This mutagen causes DNA damage in not just humans, but animal cells as well. 3.DIOXIN Like parabens, this toxic ingredient is often left off labels. Antibacterial ingredients like triclosan, polyethylene glycol, emulsifiers and ethoxylated cleansers often contain dioxins. The effects of dioxin can be quite damaging. Prolonged use can lead to cancer, reduced immune functioning and nervous system disorders. Dioxin can also cause birth defects when used by pregnant women. Worst case scenario; it can cause a miscarriage. 4. PHTHALATES Often hard to find on labels, this ingredient can lead to liver and kidney damage, cause early breast development in both men and women, decrease male sperm counts and cause birth defects. Luckily, most US, Canadian , Sweden, and EU companies are removing this ingredient from their products. 5. FREE RADICALS The title may seem vague, but many sunscreens contain chemicals that increase the production of free radicals. Free radicals cause DNA damage and cancer, so look out for ingredients like avobenzone, benzophenone, ethoxycinnamate and PABA 6. SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE If you’re looking at picking a product that foams, keep a keen eye for this ingredient. Found in foamy skin care products, car washes, engine degreasers and floor cleaners, SLS can cause skin irritation, eye damage, hard breathing, diarrhea and even death. 7. F,D AND C COLOR PIGMENTS Synthetic colors from coal tar can deposit toxins in skin and lead to skin irritation. Constant absorption results in oxygen depletion, which has been known to lead to death. Studies suggest they are carcinogenic as well. Don’t be daunted by your skin product ingredient lists; or lack thereof. Be product-smart and do the best you can to avoid potentially harmful ingredients. Your skin and body will thank you A SMART NOTE FROM ORIFLAME SWEDEN COSMETICS TAKING CARE OF UR SKIN EVERY STEP OF UR LIFE ;)
Posted on: Tue, 23 Jul 2013 20:33:59 +0000
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