Purchasing Safe Beauty Products
The skin absorbs to a certain extend the products that is applied on it. So any chemicals that are in your beauty products are going to be absorbed by your skin. The majority of beauty products use harmful chemicals and added fragrances. When these products are absorbed in by the skin, can cause dryness, inflammation and irritation of the skin. Long term use of such makeup and skin care products might also lead to serious and irreversible health problems. Sodium lauryl sulphate which is one of the main ingredients used in shampoos and foaming cleansers. It can cause reproductive toxicity, infertility, endocrine disruption, cellular changes and also lead to breast cancer. Before purchasing any shampoos or face wash, always check the label for its ingredients. Herbal cleansers containing rose hip oil, aloe vera and tea tree oil are good alternatives. Also switch to a natural shampoo that is SLS free. Chemicals in cosmetics might have long terms effects on your health and should be avoided.
Educate yourself about the ingredients in beauty products that has a harmful effect on your body. This will help you to make informed decision about the the kind of skin care products that you should purchase. While shopping for beauty products, take your time in reading the list of ingredients that is printed on the label. Purchase paraben free cosmetics, that won't irritate your skin. Even if a single harmful chemical appears on the list, do not buy the product. Given below is a list of harmful ingredients found in cosmetics and beauty products that you should avoid.
Sodium Lauryl Sulphate
Parabens
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Triethanolamine (TEA)
Triclosan
Formaldehyde
Imidazolidinyl urea
Phthalates
Methylparaben
Diethanolamine (DEA)
Monoethanolamine (MEA)
Dibutyl phthalate
Diethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP)
Artificial musk
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