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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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(#6) Phthalates May Increase Risk Of Cancer And Birth Defects
Phthalates could seriously scary. Phthalates may increase your risk of breast cancer and reproductive birth defects, and they can be included in your hairsprays, perfumes, and moisturizers without you even knowing. Due to a product labeling loophole, phthalates are often included under the umbrella of "fragrance." They don't have to be specifically listed on the ingredients list. The best way to avoid them is to purchase all natural products, or products that are fragrance-free.
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(#12) Formaldehyde, A Known Human Carcinogen, Is Still Found In Nail Polish
Yes, the chemical used in embalming fluid is also floating around in your nail polish, hair products, and more. Even though The International Agency for Research on Carcinogens named it as a human carcinogen, formaldehyde is still found in many beauty products in order to preserve the ingredients and offer a longer shelf life. But overexposure to formaldehyde can potentially damage your nose, throat, and lungs, as well as lead to cancer. Leave this one to the high school science experiments and out of your skincare routine.
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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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(#8) Triclosan And Triclocarban Can Cause Hormonal Disruptions And Immune System Deficiencies
Triclosan (liquid) and triclocarban (solid) are related antibacterial chemicals formerly found in deodorants and soaps, even though there's no solid proof of their efficacy. There is, however, proof that both ingredients can cause hormonal disruptions, resistance to good bacteria, impaired muscle function, and immune system deficiencies. Even the FDA has gotten involved in this one, saying that neither triclosan nor triclocarban have any health benefits for human beings, and banning their use.
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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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