Did you know that the majority of skin products
including lotions, soaps, foams, butters and anti-
wrinkle products just to name a few, contain
synthetic ingredients that are known to damage
your skin?
Have a look at the back of the bottles and you’ll
see a bunch of names that I have trouble
pronouncing. These products are known to contain
toxins and cause: allergic reactions, rashes,
irritation and some of these are known to cause
cancer.
In this article I’ll expose 8 of these toxic
ingredients to look out for:
Methyl, Propyl, Butyl and Ethyl Paraben
– These chemicals are used to extend the shelf life
of products and inhibit microbial growth. These are
known toxins and studies show that they can be
absorbed through the skin.
Diazolidinyl Urea and Imidazolidinyl Urea
(urea is from urine) – These are used as
preservatives. The American Academy of
Dermatology has found them to be a primary cause
of dermatitis. These chemicals release formaldehyde
(what they use to preserve dead bodies), and is
highly toxic.
Propylene Glycol – This has been used for a long
time and used to be a vegetable glycerin mixed
with grain alcohol which is natural. Today it is
usually a synthetic petrochemical mix. It is
known to cause allergic reactions, hives and
eczema. If you see PEG (poly-ethylene glycol)
or PPG (polypropylene glycol) on the labels,
watch out as these are related synthetics.
Diethanolamine (DEA) and
Triethanolamine (TEA) – These are often
used as emulsifiers or foaming agents. They can
cause allergic reactions, eye irritation and dry
skin. DEA and TEA are ammonia compounds and
can form cancer causing nitrosamines. They are
toxic when absorbed into the body with continued
use.
Petrolatum (petroleum jelly) – This mineral oil is
used for its moistening properties. It has absolutely
no nutrient value for the skin and interferes with
the body’s natural moisturizing process leading to
dryness and chapping. It gives you a quick boost
where your skin feels softer and then shortly after
starts to dry out your skin. Manufacturers use
petrolatum because it’s very cheap to buy.
Stearalkonium Chloride – This is an ammonium
compound used in skin creams. It was developed
softener and is cheaper to use than beneficial
proteins. This product is toxic and causes allergic
reactions.
Synthetic Colors – You see on the bottle where it
says example: FD&C Red No. 6. These colors are
used to make products look good and are known
to be carcinogenic. Make sure you avoid using
products containing these colors (and food).
Synthetic Fragrances – On many labels you will
see the word fragrance. These “fragrances” are
chemicals and can contain up to 200 ingredients.
Some problems caused by these chemicals are:
headaches, dizziness, rashes, violent coughing,
skin irritation, vomiting, hyper-pigmentation and
more.
I know it can be shocking to find out that even
products for babies contain these harmful
ingredients. The truth is that these companies
producing these products just want to make
money and spend more money on commercials
to advertise than on spending a bit more to
create a quality product. If you look at the
ingredients in many products labeled as
“organic” you will find these same ingredients.
Conclusion
Luckily, there are some great companies out there
that are making fantastic natural products. Once
you make the switch you will immediately feel the
difference. Your skin will feel soft, nourished, and
you may even start to glow!
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