Tuesday, October 5, 2010

Top 10 Toxic Ingredients to Avoid in Skincare Products

  1. Parabens: Have hormone-disrupting qualities
  2. Diethanolamine, Triethanolamine: Toxic when absorbed over prolonged periods of time.
  3. Diazolidinyl Urea, Imidazolidinyl Urea: Release formaldehyde; toxic and carcinogenic.
  4. Sodium Lauryl/Laureth Sulfate: May cause rashes/irritations.
  5. Petrolatum, Mineral Oil: May cause dryness/chapping of the skin.
  6. Propylene Glycol: May cause allergic reactions, hives, eczema.
  7. Stearalkonium Chloride: May cause allergic reactions.
  8. Synthetic Colors and Dyes: Carcinogenic.
  9. Synthetic Fragrances: May have up to 2,000 chemical ingredients; May cause headaches, dizziness, rashes, irritations.
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