Don't think that cosmetics are "toxic" only related to beauty-loving mushrooms. You should know that these invisible "killers" may also be hidden in the shampoos and body washes that people use every day. People know that you should not eat toxic chemicals, so the same is true, do not apply them to your face. According to the British "Daily Mail" recently reported that the skin is the largest organ of the human body, and various cosmetic ingredients applied to it will naturally enter the bloodstream. Dr. Trevor Cates, a skin care expert and naturopathic doctor, has sorted out the toxic ingredients that may be contained in some common beauty cosmetics, many of which may cause symptoms such as cancer, hormone interference, organ poisoning and allergies.
The average woman uses 12 personal care products or cosmetics per day, which contain 168 different chemicals. Although most men use less makeup, they are still exposed to about 85 of these chemicals per day, and teenagers use an average of 17 personal care products per day, and are exposed to more chemicals. Research shows that a large number of highly toxic chemicals are found in many personal care products and cosmetics. Below is a list of the ten most common. Check if your daily care products are "hit".
Most cosmetics contain aromatic substances, but according to the specifications of the ingredient manual, it is not listed. The substance can irritate the eyes, mouth, throat and other organs, which can cause headaches, asthma, and damage to the kidneys. It may also cause symptoms such as allergies or hormonal disorders. Experts recommend that it is best to avoid products containing aromatic substances. If necessary, try to use natural fragrances extracted from pure plant essential oils.
Phthalates are plasticized materials that may be associated with birth defects in boys' reproductive systems and decreased sperm motility in adult men. Shampoo labels often use "flavors" to hide phthalates.
Coal tar, including aminophenol, o-phenylenediamine, and diamine, has anti-itching effects, so it is often used in skin care products to treat skin problems, such as shampoo that can remove dandruff and relieve itching. According to studies, the metabolites of coal tar, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, can cause cancer. Currently, most European countries have banned the addition of coal tar to cosmetics.
Heavy metals, such as mercury, lead, arsenic, and aluminum, are often added to cosmetics to achieve rapid whitening effects in a short period of time. Soaps containing inorganic mercury were also used by people to wash their faces to achieve whitening effects a long time ago, but it was soon discovered that mercury is harmful to the human body and has been "blacklisted" by the cosmetics industry. Long-term use of cosmetics containing heavy metals may produce pigmentation, induce allergic dermatitis, skin cancer, and even cause disfigurement.
Sodium dodecyl sulfate is a surfactant, cleanser, and emulsifier widely used in a wide range of cosmetics and industrial detergents, and is found in almost all shampoos, scalp treatments, hair dyes and bleaches, toothpastes, body washes and cleansers, makeup foundations, hand sanitizers, laundry detergents, and bath salts.
Due to factors such as good hydrophilicity, high sterilization efficiency, and low price, formaldehyde is often used as a preservative in cosmetics, such as shampoo, body wash, hair styling agent, nail polish, etc. Low concentrations of formaldehyde can mainly cause skin allergies, coughing, sputum, nausea, etc. At the same time, formaldehyde can inhibit the secretion of sweat glands and dry the skin. In addition, formaldehyde may also cause abnormalities in human liver, lung function, and immune function.
Many sunscreens, lipsticks, and other cosmetics labeled with sun protection factor (SPF) contain benzophenone and octyl salicylate, which may cause abnormal hormone secretion. More and more studies have shown that benzophenone may be associated with early puberty in women, infertility with low sperm activity in men, and more. Researchers say that benzophenone is a common sunscreen ingredient that can effectively resist harmful ultraviolet rays in the sun. Sunscreen, as well as other beauty products containing benzophenone, can be absorbed by the skin and enter the blood circulation. In the blood, benzophenone mimics the function of estrogen, which can lead to an increased risk of endometriosis in women. Researchers also found that women who used more sunscreen in summer had significantly higher levels of benzophenone in their urine.
Toluene is found in nail polish, perfume, hairspray, and hair wax. Studies have shown that inhaling high concentrations of toluene in a short period of time may irritate the eyes or upper respiratory tract, with specific symptoms such as headache, drowsiness, and dizziness.
Mineral oil and Vaseline are the basic ingredients in many cosmetics, and their basic components are fossil fuels. Liquid foundation, makeup remover
