Beauty Ingredients Are Not Just Pretty !
Yes, more than 237 commonly used cosmetic products contain dangerous toxic substances.
This is the alarming conclusion of a study by UFC-Que Choisir, which we tell you about in this article.
The problem is that these questionable ingredients are everywhere!
According to a cosmetics study, at least 1 in 8 ingredients is an industrial chemical.
Some of these products are scientifically known to be carcinogenic . Others are also used as pesticides.
And still others disrupt fertility. And not to mention those that are endocrine disruptors. Want more?
Some also contain powerful chemical substances, such as plasticizers (used to thin fresh cement), degreasers (used to clean motors and car mechanical parts) and also surfactants (used in industrial paints and inks).
Cement, mechanical parts, paints... Can you imagine the effects these chemicals have on your skin? And on the environment?
Go to your bathroom and look at your beauty care labels. At home, 80% of my cosmetics contain at least one of these 12 most dangerous toxic ingredients!
It's maddening. Luckily, you can avoid them easily.
Before buying a cosmetic product, check that it does not contain this list of the 12 most dangerous ingredients. Watch:
Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) and butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) are primarily used as preservatives in moisturizers and makeup.
These 2 substances are known to be endocrine disruptors, and BHA is also linked to cancer.
Both are also harmful to the environment, including to wild animals.
In the European Union, BHA has the code E320 and BHT has the code E321.
The p -Phenylenediamine is a dye derived from coal tar. You will find it in hair dyes.
But also watch out for other dyes, identified by a "CI" followed by five numbers. In fact, PPD is known to be carcinogenic to humans.
In addition, it may also contain traces of heavy metals, which are toxic to the brain.
Be careful, because sometimes the "CI XXXX" ingredients of cosmetic products correspond to food colorings, of the "EXXX" type.
Some examples:
CI 14720 =Carmoisine Red =E122
CI 75300 =Curcumin =E100
CI 75810 =Chlorophyll =E140
To see the list of all dye codes, click here.
Diethanolamine, or DEA, is used in creams and foaming products such as body milks and shampoos.
This substance produces nitrosamines, carcinogenic and extremely dangerous chemical derivatives.
It is also harmful to the environment and all forms of animal life.
Avoid similar chemical derivatives, including monoethanolamine (MEA) and triethanolamine (TEA).
DBP is used as a plasticizer in nail care products.
This ingredient is suspected of being an endocrine disruptor and of impairing fertility.
It is also harmful to fish and wild animals.
Now you know what to do if you see this ingredient in a cosmetic product you want to buy!
Be sure to check the ingredient list of cosmetic products.
Make sure they are free of DMDM hydantoin, diazolidinyl urea, imidazolidinyl urea, methenamine or quarternium-15.
Used as anti-microbials in many beauty treatments, these ingredients release formaldehyde.
Also known as formalin, it is a carcinogen that should be avoided like the plague.
Parabens are used as preservatives in several products in the cosmetics industry.
They are suspected of being endocrine disruptors and of harming reproduction in men.
Since we know that parabens are endocrine disruptors, many products boast that they no longer have them in their composition.
But be careful because some cosmetics have replaced them with equally toxic ingredients...
This term actually designates a mixture of several perfuming compounds.
It is used in many beauty treatments, and even in so-called "fragrance-free" products!
But many of the ingredients in these compounds can cause allergies and asthma.
Some are even neurotoxic and linked to increased cancer risk. They are also harmful to the environment and wild animals.
Polyethylene glycol (PEG) is used as a thickener in many cosmetic products.
Which ? For example, liquid soaps, moisturizers and shampoos.
The problem is that it is known to contain a known carcinogen, 1,4-dioxane.
Also avoid propylene glycol (PG) and similar chemicals that contain the letters "eth " as for example in the polyeth ylene glycol.
It is a petroleum jelly of the Vaseline type.
In hair care, it gives shine to the hair.
And in lip balms, lipstick, and moisturizers, it's used to create a moisture barrier.
But it is also a derivative of petroleum, which is contaminated with known carcinogens, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs).
Again, be careful what you buy and be careful that your products do not contain it!
Basically, avoid all ingredients that end in "—siloxane" or "—methicone".
These substances are used to soften, smooth and moisturize products such as lipstick, shampoos and deodorants.
Cyclotetrasiloxane is classified as an endocrine disruptor by the European Union, and it may affect reproduction in humans.
Siloxanes are also harmful to our friends the fish and wild animals.
SLES is used in foaming products, such as shampoos, facial cleansers and bubble baths.
The problem ? It contains traces of 1,4-dioxane, a carcinogen.
Also avoid sodium lauryl sulfate (LSS) and any other ingredient containing the letters "eth " as in lauryl eth er sodium sulphate.
Known for its antibacterial properties, triclosan is widely used in toothpastes, face washes and deodorants.
It is an endocrine disruptor and is thought to make bacteria more resistant to antibiotics.
This product is also harmful to fish and wildlife. Wonderful, isn't it?
First of all, it is best to limit daily cosmetics as much as possible.
Most of them are not very useful and moreover are expensive.
Then, it is always better to favor organic cosmetics and skin care.
Unfortunately, it's not always given... So there remains the solution to make them yourself.
You are in the right place. On comment-economiser.fr, we have natural homemade recipes for many everyday products. Watch:
- homemade shampoo
- homemade deodorant
- homemade mask
- natural self-tanner
- homemade sunscreen
- homemade shower gel
- moisturizing skin care
- homemade aftershave
- homemade mouthwash
- homemade anti-wrinkle
- remedy for dry hands
- homemade toothpaste
- homemade makeup remover
