Petroleum by-product that coats the skin like plastic, clogging the pores. Interferes with skin's ability to eliminate toxins, promoting acne and other disorders. Slows down skin function and cell development, resulting in premature aging. Used in many products (baby oil is 100% mineral oil!)
The following chemicals can cause nitrosamine contamination, which have been determined to form cancer in laboratory animals. There are wide and repeated concerns in the USA and Europe about the contamination of cosmetics products with nitrosamines. . 2-bromo-2-nitropropane-1,3-diol . Cocoyl Sarcosine . DEA compounds . Imidazolidinyl Urea . Formaldehyde . Hydrolysed Animal Protein . Lauryl Sarcosine . MEA compounds . Quaternium-7, 15, 31, 60, etc . Sodium Lauryl Sulfate . Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate . Sodium Laureth Sulfate . Ammonium Laureth Sulfate . Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate . TEA compounds.
Used as inhibitors of microbial growth and to extend shelf life of products. Widely used even though they are known to be toxic. Have caused many allergic reactions and skin rashes. Highly toxic. (MSDS): EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: WARNING! HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED OR INHALED. CAUSES IRRITATION TO SKIN, EYES AND RESPIRATORY TRACT. MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC SKIN REACTION. SKIN CONTACT: CAUSES IRRITATION TO SKIN. SYMPTOMS INCLUDE REDNESS, ITCHING, AND PAIN. MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC SKIN REACTIONS. EYE CONTACT: CAUSES IRRITATION, REDNESS, AND PAIN.
A petroleum-derived chemical used in hairsprays, wavesets and other cosmetics. It can be considered toxic, since particles may contribute to foreign bodies in the lungs of sensitive persons.
Widely used in cosmetics as emulsifiers and stabilisers They have been noted as enhancing the activity of known carcinogens. The IARC lists them as questionable carcinogens.
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