Toxic Ingredients to Avoid, Part 2 (2/6)

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Parabens are used to make personal care products as well as preservative in many products. This toxic ingredient can cause breast cancer as well as other forms of cancer. Parabens include ingredients with methyl, isobutyl, ethyl-, buty-l, and propyl-. These ingredients are often used as preservatives to extend shelf life as well as reduce microbial growth. Negative effects include skin irritation and skin rashes as well as eye irritation and respiratory tract issues.

Paragons

Polyethylene Glycol or PEG is in makeup, shaving cream, and person care products. Even industrial workers have to protect themselves with making and handling it with gloves, goggles and protective uniform. It is made from petroleum, which can damage the skin.

Polysorbates 20, 40, 60, and 80 are oily liquid from PEG-ylated sorbitan, which is made from sorbitol and non-digestible fatty composition. It is used in makeup products, and it is likely to contain 1.4-Dioxane.

Propylene Glycol is used to make soap, moisturizers, shaving cream body cream, deodorant, baby products, humectant, and food. Products with this toxic ingredient can lead to dermatitis, dry skin, rashes, skin irritation, kidney damage, and liver damage.

Phthalates is in nail polish, hair spray, deodorant, and other such products. It is considered to be a carcinogen, which can create various damages to the victim’s body. It may also be in packaging of makeup and other personal care products.

Quaternium 15 and 51 are in makeup and other personal care products. It is considered to be an allergen because it has formaldehyde.

Retinyl Palmitate is in sunscreen. Although it is considered to be an antioxidant that protects skin from aging or skin damage, it can also have photocarcinogen effects on the victim’s skin.

Sodium Lauryl Sulfate and Laureth Sulfate is in shampoo, shower gel, toothpaste, bubble bath, and household cleaners. It is likely to negatively affect the victim’s skin and eyes.

Talc is in makeup, baby powder, foot products, and dry lubricants. It is known to be a carcinogen, which can lead to ovarian cancer.

Toluene is a carcinogen and endocrine disrupter.