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Toxic chemical list

​Common products contain all-too-common chemicals.
Just a quick glance at the ingredient lists of many personal care products reveals potentially harmful chemicals. Here are some of the more common ones, and their potential effects:

Alpha-Hydroxy Acids or Exfoliating Agents
• Used in cosmetics, skin creams, and facial peels
• Frequently cause redness, peeling, and irritation of the skin.
Benzophenones
• Used in all types of personal care products to protect
fragrances from being damaged by UV light. Also used in some sunscreens.
• Are derivatives of highly toxic benzene, and are
known skin, eye, and respiratory irritants.
Bisphenol A (BPA)
• Used as a coating or ingredient for bottles, plastics,
and food containers.
• Research suggests a possible link between bisphenol
A and increased risk of diabetes and heart disease. It
is also an endocrine disruptor and has been shown to
have negative prenatal effects.
1, 4-Dioxane
• A hidden, unlabeled ingredient commonly found in plastic
bottles, certain types of lotions, and shampoo formulas.
• Known as endocrine disruptors and carcinogens.
• Ingredients containing ethoxylated wetting agents and
solvents, many foaming agents, and emulsifiers may contain
1,4 - Dioxane. Studies show it readily penetrates human skin.
Look for ingredients ending in Laureth or ethylene.
Formaldehyde or Formalin
• Used in antiperspirants, nail polishes, perfumes, dyes,
shampoos, and more.
• Formaldehyde is a suspected carcinogen and known
neurotoxin.
• Some cosmetic preservatives contain formaldehyde
or release it. Examples are Quaternium 15, DMDM
Hydantoin.
Sodium Laureth/Lauryl Sulfate
• Produced by a chemical reaction between ethylene
dioxide and lauryl alcohol.
• Used in several cosmetics, and they could contain 1,
4-Dioxane (a toxin found in Agent Orange), which is
often created in the manufacturing process.
• 1, 4-Dioxane has the potential to create cancerous
tumors on the skin and in the body.
PABA (Para Amino Benzoic Acid)
• Used in sunscreens and as a dietary supplement.
• PABA is a controversial substance once thought to be
essential for the body. Updated research has proven
that it is not essential, and that it carries numerous
potential side effects. Sisel has deemed that the risks
of using PABA outweigh any potential benefits.
Side effects of PABA include dry skin, nausea
and vomiting, depletion of Vitamin D, and even
carcinogenic activities in certain people.
PEG (Polyethylene Glycol)
• Used in cosmetics, shaving cream, and other personal
care items.
• PEG is considered so toxic that industrial workers are
required to wear protective clothing, gloves, and
goggles while disposing of it. It is a petroleum derivative
that penetrates the skin and can weaken proteins and
cellular structure, causing brain, liver, and kidney abnormalities.
Propylene Glycol
• Used in moisturizers, shaving creams, deodorants, and
baby products as a humectant.
• PEG can cause dermatitis, kidney, and liver damage.
Has been shown to cause dry skin, rashes, and skin
irritation.
Quaternium 15 and 51
• Used in cosmetics and personal care items.
• Quaternium is a known allergen and can release
formaldehyde. It can cause contact dermatitis, as well
as the dangers associated with formaldehyde.
Talc
• Used in cosmetics, baby powders, and foot
preparations, often as a dry lubricant.
• Talc is a known carcinogen. Research has shown that
use of talc in the genital areas in women leads to 60%
greater risk of ovarian cancer.
Aluminum
• Used in antiperspirants and cosmetics.
• Research suggests a possible link between aluminum
and disorders of the central nervous system, such as
Alzheimer’s disease.
Benzophenones
• Used in all types of personal care products to protect
fragrances from being damaged by UV light.
Also used in some sunscreens.
• Are derivatives of highly toxic benzene, and are
known skin, eye, and respiratory irritants.
DEA, MEA, and TEA
Diethanolamine, monoethanolamine, triethanolamine
• Used in shampoos, body washes, skin creams and shaving
creams as a solvent, wetting agent, or emulsifier.
• Research performed by the U.S. Department of Health’s
National Toxicology Program has shown clear carcinogenic
activity related to DEA, and has recommended warning
labels be placed on products containing this substance.
Fluoride
• Used in toothpaste to help prevent tooth decay.
• Various animal studies suggest that fluoride contributes to
bone disease and may be carcinogenic. In higher
quantities, fluoride can be fatally toxic.
Glycerin
• Used in moisturizers and lotions.
• Glycerin attracts moisture from the air to your skin,
but can also attract moisture from your skin, therefore
drying it out.
Lanolin
• Used as a moisturizer in numerous skin creams.
• Naturally, lanolin is not harmful, but is often
contaminated with harmful pesticides and harsh
chemicals that are used on the sheep wool from
which this substance is derived. The majority of
lanolin is contaminated to some degree.
Mineral Oil
• Used in many skin care products to soften or
moisturize skin, baby oil is 100% mineral oil.
• Mineral oil is a petroleum by-product and has
numerous negative health effects. It dries skin and
clogs pores, which can lead to acne and premature
aging of the skin. It also slows down development of
new skin cells.
Parabens (Methyl, Isobutyl, Ethyl-, Butyl-, Propyl-)
• Used as preservatives to extend shelf life and limit
microbial growth.
• Parabens are still used frequently even though they are
clearly known to be toxic. These preservatives have
been shown repeatedly to cause skin rashes and
irritation to the eyes and respiratory tract. Parabens are
highly toxic and can be very harmful if swallowed.
Polysorbates
• Oily liquids derived from PEG-ylated sorbitan (a derivative
of sorbitol) esterified with fatty acids.
• Often used in cosmetics to bind essential oils to waterbased
formulas.
• Could contain 1, 4-Dioxane (a toxin found in Agent Orange).
• 1, 4-Dioxane has the potential to create cancerous
tumors on the skin and in the body.
Phthalates
• Used in nail polishes, hair sprays, deodorants, and
other personal care items.
• Studies have shown that phthalates may damage the
liver, kidneys, lungs, and reproductive system, and
may be carcinogenic.
• Found also in some types of packaging containers for
personal care and cosmetics.
Retinyl Palmitate
• Used in sunscreens.
• Retinyl Palmitate is an antioxidant that slows skin
aging. When used on skin exposed to sunlight, however, it
demonstrates photocarcinogenic properties. In other
words, it can result in cancerous tumors.
Toluene
• Toluene is a potential carcinogen and endocrine
disrupter which may cause liver and respiratory
damage, as well as potential birth defects.
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