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(#9) Fluoride May Cause Issues In People With Sensitive Skin
Many toothpastes and mouthwashes count fluoride as a main ingredient, and for most people, that's okay. However, if you have highly sensitive skin, you may have fluoride to thank for your seemingly random reactions. There is some evidence that contact with fluoride can result in anything from dermatitis outbreaks to eczema to gastric issues, but those claims remain unsubstantiated. Good news, though. If fluoride is the cause of all your problems, your symptoms should clear up immediately after you switch your toothpaste to a fluoride-free version.
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(#5) Baby Powder May Be Linked To Some Types Of Cancer
The seemingly harmless product with an equally innocent name - baby powder - has actually been linked to the development of different forms of cancer, including ovarian cancer and endometrial cancer. The culprit is talc, a mineral powder that can contain trace amounts of asbestos (a known carcinogen).
While almost all baby powders are formulated with talc that does not contain asbestos, some studies show that baby powder may still be cancer-causing. One woman won a $417 million dollar case against Johnson & Johnson when she claimed that their baby powder gave her ovarian cancer. The verdict was later overturned, but it's better to be safe than sorry when it comes to harmful ingredients.
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(#13) Mercury Is Still Used In Some Beauty Products
Everyone knows that mercury is dangerous, but it's still being used in skin-lightening products, anti-aging eye creams, and eye makeup removers. The fact that this harmful ingredient is still allowed in cosmetics is crazy.
It causes gastro-intestinal problems and damages kidneys. Dr. Orly Avitzur notes, "[m]ercury can also build up in the brain and affect the central nervous system, producing symptoms that include tremors, memory loss, and weakness." Pregnant women should be especially diligent about avoiding mercury products, since fetuses are more sensitive to the substance than adults.
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(#11) Oxybenzone Has Been Linked With Endometriosis In Women
When you protect yourself from the sun with a healthy dose of sunscreen, you could actually be exposing yourself to a harmful chemical: oxybenzone. This ingredient, mostly found in sunscreens, mimics estrogen when it enters the body. It can disrupt your hormones and your reproductive system. Studies have shown that oxybenzone alters sperm production, and it has even been linked with endometriosis in women. Opt for a sunscreen with zinc oxide instead.
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(#4) Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) Could Cause Skin Irritation
This active ingredient found in body washes, cleansers, shampoos, toothpastes, and cosmetics could be more trouble than it's worth. Sodium lauryl sulfate shows up everywhere in the beauty world. But some publications have claimed it may cause all kinds of skin irritation, including acne (especially around the mouth and jawline), canker sores, dry skin, and red, itchy eyes.
That said, an article published in the NCBI in 2015 aimed to disprove these assertions, positing that "[f]or decades, this chemical has been developing a negative reputation with consumers because of inaccurate interpretations of the scientific literature and confusion between SLS and chemicals with similar names."
However, its sister ingredient, sodium laureth sulfate (also known as SLES), is regarded by many as a generally safer, more gentle alternative.
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(#7) Parabens Mimic Estrogen, And Might Cause Breast Cancer
You've likely seen advertisements for paraben-free moisturizers, shampoos, makeup, and various other beauty products. That's because brands have caught on to the fact that parabens may be dangerous for everybody. They mimic estrogen in the body, which can have all sorts of risky side effects including breast cancer, skin cancer, reproductive disorders, and decreased sperm count. Look for paraben-free products (there are plenty out there) to decrease your risk of exposure.
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Beauty products are all chemical synthetic products. Although they have good functions, they also emit various harmful substances more or less. Checking the ingredients of beauty products is the first step in the pursuit of health and beauty. The ingredients that cause serious side effects in cosmetics are usually heavy metals such as mercury, lead, and arsenic. When choosing cosmetics, people are always attracted by the efficacy of freckle removal and whitening, while ignoring its essence.
Long-term use of many common beauty products will have side effects, such as hard-to-repair damage and various adverse reactions in the body, and even serious damage to the central nervous system. The random tool lists 13 common beauty products that may have harmful side effects.
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