Hazardous Substances in Cosmetics

      Have you read and learn what substances contained in cosmetics and skin care products you use everyday? Do you know what that substance actually written neatly on the product package you buy?

All you need to realize that these materials not only damage to your skin but will also disturb your health if used for long periods. Some of them even can be classified as carcinogenic substances (substances that can cause cancer) and is used by cosmetics companies for these materials are relatively inexpensive. Here are some hazardous materials often found in cosmetics and other skin care products. The following materials are synthetic materials that have been proven harmful to health according to several studies :

Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) and Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate (ALS)
This substance is often said to derive from coconut juice to cover the natural toxins found in it. This substance is often used to mix the shampoo, toothpaste, facial soap, body cleansers and bubble bath. SLS and ALS can cause great irritation of the skin and these two substances are easily absorbed into the body. Once absorbed, these substances will precipitate found in the brain, heart, lungs and heart that will be long-term health problems. SLS and ALS also has the potential to cause cataracts and disrupt the child's eye health of children.

Paraben Preservatives Ingredients
Paraben is used especially in cosmetics, deodorant, and several other skin care products. This substance can cause redness and allergic reactions in the skin. The latest research in the UK mentioned that there is a relationship between the use of paraben with increased incidence of breast cancer in women. There was also mentioned that paraben concentration is very high at 90% of breast cancer cases studied.

Propylene Glycol
Found on some beauty products, cosmetics and facial cleansers. This substance can cause redness of the skin and contact dermatitis. A recent study also showed that this substance can damage the kidneys and liver.

Isopropyl Alcohol
Alcohol is used as a solvent in some skin care products. These substances can cause skin irritation and damage to the skin layer of acid so that bacteria can flourish. In addition, alcohol also can cause premature aging.

DEA (Diethanolamine), TEA (Triethanolamine) and MEA (Monoethanolamine)
This material was found in multiple cosmetic and skin care products. These hazardous materials can cause allergic reactions and the expected long-term use may increase the risk of kidney and liver cancer.

Aluminum
Aluminum is often used in deodorant products. Aluminum suspected illnesses associated with dementia or Alzheimer's.

Mineral Oil
Mineral oil made from petroleum derivatives and is often used as raw material to make body creams and cosmetics. Baby oil is made with 100% mineral oil. This oil will coat the skin like a coat so that the expenditure toxins from the skin suffers. This will cause acne and other skin complaints.

Polyethylene Glycol (PEG)
This material is used to thicken the cosmetic products. PEG will disturb the skin's natural moisture that causes premature aging and skin becomes vulnerable to bacteria.

How do I avoid this dangerous material?
      Learn well contained a list of ingredients on the labels of any cosmetic products. See if the above types of substances contained in it, if you still are unsure, you can find on the internet about the dangers of these substances.
Do not be fooled by the word 'natural' and 'organic' on the product packaging. It is the product contains one or two organic materials, but the content of hazardous materials can many times the amount. If possible, choose products that are 100% using natural ingredients such as herbs and more. I am sure your skin will love it.