“The best thing is to look natural, but it takes makeup to look natural”
-Calvin Klein
Every day we apply soaps, lotions, shampoos, and cosmetics on our body parts, but very few of us know that the application of these kinds of products is catastrophic for the body.
Did you know that sunscreens and face washes includes some ingredients that go directly into the blood cells and raises the chance of hormonal interruptions to Cancer. Carcinogens in Cosmetics are found in abundance today and this is the reason that Makeup and skincare products have emerged as the leading reason for skin cancer.
Below is the list of 10 toxic chemicals to avoid in makeup and skincare products:
1- Sodium lauryl sulfate
Application of Sodium Lauryl Sulfate causes eye damage, splitting of the natural oil balance of the skin, skin inflammation, and canker sores. SLS is also the dominant reason for mouth and chin acne.
SLS is basically found in body wash, shampoo, mouthwash, toothpaste, face wash, and foundation.
2-Triclosan & Triclocarban
Triclosan and Triclocarban both have been proved to be the products which disrupt hormones, defects muscles, causes bacterial defiance, allergies, and flawed exempt objectives. Oil of the tea tree can be a good supplement for these kinds of products.
Triclosan and Triclocarban are found in antibacterial soaps, toothpaste, and deodorants.
3-BHA or Beta Hydroxy Acid
BHA has been classified as the element for human carcinogen by the National Toxicology Program. It harms the reproductive system development, and damages the liver, and also causes stomach cancers.
BHA is found in perfumes and exfoliants.
4-Parabens
Parabens decrease the sperm count, causes skin cancer, and breast cancer. Branched counterparts of Propyl and butyl Parabens disrupt reproductive system and endocrine system.
Parabens are generally found in shaving gels, moisturizers, makeup, and lubricants.
5-PEGs
Exfoliators like lip scrubs and face beads are made up of polyethylene. These chemicals which are considered to have 1, 4-dioxane, infiltrate the skin and are human carcinogen. It is unknown to many of us that polyethylene should never be applied to the invaded skin.
PEGs or polyethylene is found in makeup, toothpaste, scrubs and body washes.
6- Petroleum excerpts
Cosmetics which are extracted from petroleum are often considered to be the main ingredient which causes visual eruptions which leads up to cancer. One who has been using this kind of product for many years should consult Cancer treatment in Siliguri.
Petroleum excerpts are found in mascara.
7-Oxybenzone
Oxybenzone is correlated with endometriosis in women and sperm production in animals. It almost works like estrogen in the body and its metabolites disrupt the hormone system development.
Oxybenzone is found in sunscreens.
8-Fragrance
It is known to very few of us that fragrance secures its place in the list of top 5 allergens in the world. It also consists of hormone disturbers. Companies do not ever mention the chemicals in their fragrance mixture on the product labels. So beware of it and go through Integrative Oncology in Siliguri for at least once if you use the below mentioned products.
Moisturizers, lotions, conditioners, face cream, deodorant, and shampoos contain fragrance.
9- Dibutyl Phthalate, Toluene, and Formaldehyde
Dibutyl Phthalate, Toluene, and Formaldehyde are also known as “toxic trio” which causes headaches, endocrine interruptions, and difficulty in birth. People are advised not to get a manicure or pedicure intermittently.
Pregnant women should avoid nail products as the trio is found in nail products mainly such as nail polish and other nail products. One who uses nail products that includes the “toxic trio”, should consult Integrative Oncology in Siliguri without any more delay.
10- Hydroquinone
Skin lighteners imported illegally contain mercury which is poisonous for children, adults and especially for pregnant women. Skin-bleaching chemicals lead up to a destructive disease called Ochronosis. Products which include mercury, Mercurio and calomel should not be bought and applied on the skin.
Hydroquinone is found in skin lighteners in plethora.
Treatment without avoidance is something untenable!!
And rightly so. Hence, it is our responsibility to stay safe and live a healthy life. The main intent of this blog is to make you realize the harmful effects of the beauty products and make you aware of the precautions while purchasing certain kinds of cosmetic products.
