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Whose Cost There are a number of cosmetic products, which have
ingredients that could be harmful and dangerous to your delicate
skin and health. You will feel and look beautiful but at the same
time you are doing a great deal loss to your skin and health.
Following are seven cosmetic ingredients that should be on
everyone's alert list:
Formaldehyde:
This
potentially irritating preservative is normally absorbed into the
skin and it can cause allergic reactions, headaches, even asthma.
The ingredient, if listed at all, is often referred to as formalin.
Its use in cosmetics is banned in Japan and Sweden. Therefore read
labels carefully and watch out for any warning of caution since
products containing levels that might trigger an adverse reaction
are required to carry a caution.
Found In: Nail polish, shampoos, soaps, skin creams.
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate:
This detergent, which has been found to enter the brain, heart and
liver and impair the immune system, has been linked to eye
irritations, skin rashes and allergic reactions. The biggest
problems occur when it is mixed with other chemicals, like those
typically used in toiletries, because it can form carcinogenic
compounds. Minimize the risks by using products with SLS sparingly
and rinsing off quickly afterwards.
Found
In: Shampoos, bubble baths, toothpastes, and lotions.
Alpha-Hydroxy Acids:
AHAs are known for accelerating the exfoliation of dead skin cells.
But they can also increase the skin's sensitivity to the sun by as
much as 50 percent, leaving you exposed to accelerated skin aging
and the possibility of skin cancer. Use AHAs at a concentration that
is less than 10 percent.
Found In: Moisturizers, toners, cleansers, masks, age-spot removers.
Mineral Oil:
A
petroleum derivative, it has been linked to everything from clogged
pores to cancer. Its density does not allow skin to breathe. This
product you should avoid completely. Found In: Makeup removers,
lipsticks, lotions.
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