The enemies of our skin

Lathering his hands now plain soap, which I use, wondering about its structure and about the harmful impurities, which in my opinion manufacturers of cosmetics are not added to one or the other in their products. Expose is an article on the most hazardous substances in cosmetics, I have taken from the site arkalika. ru /.

After reading it, I start to read the packaging!.

Hazardous substances in cosmetics, which are not desirable in the cosmetics.

a. Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLS - Sodium Laureth Sulfate, and SLES) - cheap and harmful products of oil refining that is used in shampoos and other cleaning products for its cleansing and foaming properties. When washing hair laureth sulfate, is drawn into the skin and enters the bloodstream, causing eye irritation, flaking of the scalp, allergic reactions. For women, the influence of SLS is dangerous in that they begin to age faster.

2. Formaldehyde, which is listed as carcinogens, are widely used in cosmetics as a preservative. The substance is toxic, has a negative effect on the genetics, respiratory system, eyes and skin. Has a strong effect on the nervous system.

3. Parabens ( methyl -, propyl -, butyl -, ethyl parabens (methyl, propyl, butyl, ethyl parabens) - preservatives that inhibit the growth of microorganisms and are widely used in cosmetics and deodorants in particular against the sweating. Parabens are allergic and can accumulate in some tissues, which may lead to the formation of malignant tumors. Do not believe the label ...

4. Aluminum salts ( aluminum, aluminum chlorohydrate, etc. ) - Are also part of deodorants and antiperspirants. Are able to cause breast cancer.

5. Sulfates ( sodium lauryl ammonium, sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium laureth sulfate ) - a substance through which cosmetics acquire foaming properties. Sulfates can actually damage the hair and dry, and not to protect and moisturize. Eye contact, sulfates can cause skin and eye irritation - especially if a child.

6. Diethanolamine ( DEA, DEA), triethanolamine (TEA, TEA) - foaming agents that are composed of ammonia. With prolonged exposure to toxic effect and cause allergies, eye irritation, dry skin and hair.

7. Phosphates (phosphate) and anionic surfactants - surface-active substances contained in detergents.

8. Propylene glycol (propylene glycol, PPG), polyethylene glycol (PEG, PEG) - a dangerous ingredient contained in all the creams, lotions, and other liquid color cosmetics. This mixture of products of petrochemical processing can cause allergies, hives, eczema. If the money is part of one of the first, so its concentration is very high.

9. Phthalates (BBP, CMR, DBP, DEHP, DEP, DHP, DIDP, and m. Dr.. ) - Catches scent in perfumery, in hair, lotions, antiperspirant. Particularly dangerous for children, pregnant and nursing mothers.

10. Loramid Dee (lauramide dea) - semi-synthetic chemical used for the formation of foam density, used in detergents due to its ability to remove fat. Dry hair and skin, causing itching and allergic reactions.

11. Mineral oil (technical, ceresin, mikrokristallinovy ​​wax, dimethicone, petrolaty, petrolatum, paraffin, paraffin oil can be found in the media for skin care and color cosmetics.

12. Vaseline (petrolatum) - derived from the mineral oil is used as a cheap emollient. Vaseline violates the natural processes of moisture and cause skin dryness or cracking.

13. Glycerol (glycerin) is touted as a useful moisturizer. It improves the penetrating ability of creams and lotions and prevents loss of moisture through evaporation. When relative humidity less than 65 % glycerol sucks water from the lower layers of skin cells and keeps it on the surface, instead of taking moisture from the air. Vaseline makes dry skin drier.

14. Stearalkonium chloride (stearalkonium chloride) is used for laundry rinses, hair conditioners and creams because of the very low cost compared to natural ingredientai. Toxic, causes allergic reactions.

15. Diazolidinil - urea, imidazolidinyl urea (diazolidinyl urea, imidazolidinyl urea) - preservatives that release formaldehyde, toxic effects. Can cause contact dermatitis.

16. Copolymers of vinyl pyrrolidine and vinyl acetate (PVP / VA COPOLYMER) - petroleum derivatives, often used in hair styling products. Toxic effects on the lungs.

17. Triclosan chlorophenol (triclosan) - antibacterial substance, part of the anti-bacterial soaps, toothpastes, shaving creams, destroys both harmful and beneficial bacteria.

18. Synthetic dyes, which are labeled as FD. Most of the synthetic dyes are carcinogenic, so it is best to exclude them from use.

19. Synthetic fragrances contain chemical ingredients that can cause headache, hyperpigmentation, coughing, vomiting, rash and skin irritation.

Given me a list of hazardous substances is not a complete. It is terrible that they are in all detergents and cosmetics, in m. h. children. Remember these names (it is quite possible ), and Protect yourself and your family.