A carcinogenic contaminant of cosmetic products. Almost 50% of cosmetics containing ethoxylated surfactants were found to contain dioxane.
2-bromo-2-nitropropane-1,3-diol (Bronopol) Toxic, causes allergic contact dermatitis. See also Nitrosating agents.
A very drying and irritating solvent and dehydrator that strips your skin's natural acid mantle, making us more vulnerable to bacteria, moulds and viruses. It is made from propylene, a petroleum derivative. It may promote brown spots and premature aging of skin.
Anionic refers to the negative charge these surfactants have. They may be contaminated with nitrosamines, which are carcinogenic. Surfactants can pose serious health threats. They are used in car washes, as garage floor cleaners and engine degreasers - and in 90% of personal-care products that foam. Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) . Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES) . Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate (ALS) . Ammonium Laureth Sulfate (ALES) . Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate . Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate . Sodium Cocoyl Sarcosinate . Potassium Coco Hydrolysed Collagen . TEA (Triethanolamine) Lauryl Sulfate . TEA (Triethanolamine) Laureth Sulfate . Lauryl or Cocoyl Sarcosine . Disodium Oleamide Sulfosuccinate . Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate . Disodium Dioctyl Sulfosuccinate.
These chemicals have a positive electrical charge. They contain a quaternary ammonium group and are often called "quats". These are used in hair conditioners, but originated from the paper and fabric industries as softeners and anti-static agents. In the long run they cause the hair to become dry and brittle. They are synthetic, irritating, allergenic and toxic, and oral intake of them can be lethal. Stearalkonium chloride . Benzalkonium chloride . Cetrimonium chloride . Cetalkonium chloride . Lauryl dimonium hydrolysed collagen.