| Have you ever examined the ingredients listed on | | | | and body creams as an emollient. They can cause |
| the labels of your cosmetics or other skin care | | | | allergic reactions, and long term use of DEA-based |
| products? Do you know what those ingredients | | | | products (such as Cocamide DEA) have been |
| are?What you may not realize is that many of | | | | linked to an increase in the incidence of liver and |
| the skin care products and cosmetics you are | | | | kidney cancer.Aluminum - |
| buying contain ingredients that are not only | | | | A common ingredient in antiperspirants, aluminum |
| harmful to your skin, but also to your long term | | | | has been linked to Alzheimer's Disease.Mineral Oil - |
| health. Many of these ingredients are known | | | | Derived from petroleum (crude oil), mineral oil is |
| carcinogens (cancer-causing substances) and are | | | | commonly found as a main ingredient of face and |
| used by the cosmetic industry simply because | | | | body creams and cosmetics. Baby oil is 100% |
| they are cheap!Harmful Ingredients Commonly | | | | mineral oil! It coats the skin like a plastic film, |
| Found in Skin Care Products and Cosmetics - | | | | clogging pores and stopping the skin from |
| The following are just some of the synthetic | | | | eliminating toxins, which can lead to acne and |
| chemicals that have been identified by scientific | | | | other skin disorders. Other petroleum based |
| studies to be harmful to our health.Sodium Lauryl | | | | ingredients include paraffin wax, paraffin oil and |
| Sulfate (SLS) and Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate | | | | petrolatum.Polyethylene Glycol (PEG) - |
| (ALS) - | | | | Used as a thickener in skin care products and |
| Often described as being "derived from coconut" | | | | cosmetics, PEGs interfere with the skin's natural |
| to disguise their toxic nature, these chemicals are | | | | moisture balance, causing an increase in ageing |
| commonly used in shampoos, toothpaste, foaming | | | | and leaving the skin vulnerable to bacteria.Talc - |
| facial and body cleansers and bubble bath. SLS | | | | Talc is a soft mineral used in talcum powders and |
| and ALS can cause severe skin irritation, and are | | | | cosmetic powders. Scientific studies have shown |
| easily absorbed into the body, building up in the | | | | that routine application of talcum powder to the |
| brain, heart, lungs and liver, leading to potential | | | | genital area is linked with a three-to-fourfold |
| long term health problems. SLS and ALS may also | | | | increase in the development of ovarian cancer. |
| cause cataracts, and prevent children's eyes from | | | | Inhaling cosmetic powders containing talc may also |
| developing properly.Paraben Preservatives - | | | | be harmful to long term health.How To Avoid |
| Parabens are widely used in cosmetics, | | | | These Toxins - |
| deodorants, skin care and baby products to | | | | Examine the labels of your cosmetics and skin |
| prolong their shelf life. They are known to be | | | | care products carefully, and learn to recognize |
| highly toxic and have caused rashes and allergic | | | | ingredients that are harmful to your skin and to |
| reactions. Recent scientific studies in the UK found | | | | your health. Many web sites have lists of |
| a strong link between the use of parabens and | | | | potentially harmful ingredients in addition to those |
| the increasing rate of breast cancer in women. | | | | shown above (e.g. Environmental Working |
| Researchers found a high concentration of | | | | Group).Don't be fooled by the words 'natural' or |
| parabens in 90% of breast tumors | | | | 'organic' on the front of the label. Many products |
| tested.Propylene Glycol - | | | | contain at least one or two natural or organic |
| Found in many beauty creams, cosmetics and | | | | ingredients, but they may also contain harmful |
| cleansers, Propylene Glycol can cause skin rashes | | | | synthetic chemicals as well.Whenever possible, |
| and contact dermatitis, and has been shown to | | | | choose products with 100% natural ingredients |
| cause damage to the kidneys and liver.Isopropyl | | | | such as essential oils and herbs. Your skin will love |
| Alcohol - | | | | you for it!New! Hollywood beauty professionals |
| Alcohol is used as a solvent in many skin care | | | | and celebrities reveal exactly how they get the |
| products. It causes skin irritation and strips the | | | | perfect hair, skin, nails, make up, and bodies... |
| skin of its natural acid mantle, promoting the | | | | Super model Sarah Jane reveals for the first time |
| growth of bacteria, moulds and viruses. It may | | | | "insider" access to exclusive |
| also cause premature ageing of skin.DEA | | | | Hollywood beauty secrets and advice... Discover |
| (Diethanolamine), TEA (Triethanolamine) and MEA | | | | advice for: Hair Styles, Makeup Application, Nails, |
| (Monoethanolamine) - | | | | Skin Care, Body and Shape, Weight Loss, |
| These substances are harsh solvents and | | | | Exercise, Fashion and Style Inner Beauty And |
| detergents that are used in cosmetics and face | | | | More! |