Toxic Cosmetics May Cause Illness’s

Are you aware of what you are putting onto your skin and the effects it may cause? We are all aware that dangerous chemicals may cause cancer but did you know that toxic cosmetics may cause illnesses.

Everyday women all over the world put make-up on. Whether it is a little lipstick and mascara or a fully made up face.They could be taking terrible risks, not knowing what these cosmetics may cause…Read the list below and then check your make-up bags and your bathrooms.

Please be aware that this information may change your lives forever. It did mine.

Nail polish can contain Toluene such as butylate hydroxytoluene (BHT) so can hairspray, mascara and soap, can be almost 80% toxic. 

Body lotion can contain Parfum. Parfum is a cocktail of over 100 different chemicals. 

Xylene can be found in household cleaning products.

Moisturizers can contain Parabens such as methyl-parabens. Parabens are usually easy to identify by name, such as Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Butylparaben, or Benzylparaben.

Sunscreens can contain Diethanolamine (DEA) and Triethanolamine (TEA) and can almost 70% toxic.

Antiperspirant and deodorant can contain Aluminium salts/ Aluminium Chlorohydrate/ Triclosan and can be almost 70% toxic. 

Some research suggests that aluminum-based compounds, which are applied frequently and left on the skin near the breast, may be absorbed by the skin and cause estrogen like (hormonal) effects. Because estrogen has the ability to promote the growth of breast cancer cells some scientists have suggested that the aluminum-based compounds in antiperspirants may contribute to the development of breast cancer. 

Lipstick can contain Phthalates (pronounced “thalate”) such as ‘Butylbenzyl Phthalate (BBP).

Face powders/ Foundations can contain Talcum powder and Titanium Dioxide.

Shower Gel can contain Triclocarban.Triclosan and triclocarban are small organic molecules that give antimicrobial properties to personal-care products such as soap, deodorant and toothpaste.

Shave gel can contain anti-freeze.

The National Library of Medicine’s Household Products Database also has information about the ingredients used in most major brands of deodorants and antiperspirants. This database is available at http://householdproducts.nlm.nih.gov/index.htm on the Internet.

Even if products list themselves as Organic, just check the label of ingredients.

 

 

Dawn Pugh Psychotherapist