Many of us buy cosmetics to look good and feel good. Unfortunately, some of the ingredients can be found in their favorite beauty products actually do more harm than good, says Jacqueline Banks, a certified holistic health counselor on Fox News.
Marketing tactics and misleading labeling that may affect the purchase of products that claim to be healthy-if they are not in reality.
Products that are "hypoallergenic" and "natural" claim to be, are not subject to state regulation, that companies are free to define these terms, but you want to.
Some hair care products, liquid soaps, adhesives and registers contain formaldehyde-releasing preservatives such as DMDM hydanotin formaldehyde, urea and imidazolindinyl Quaternium-15, among others. Formaldehyde is used in order to prevent the growth of bacteria in the water-based products and also helps the hair feel soft and silky. It can be absorbed through the skin and inhalation during use. According to the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics, the amounts of formaldehyde can cause skin reactions and rashes in cosmetics and is used by the National Toxicology Program and the International Agency for Research on Cancer and carcinogenic.
Phthalates are a synthetic chemical that is normally used to make plastics flexible- but also used to extend odors in many products, including lotions, powders, nail polish, hair sprays and shampoos. The Breast Cancer Fund said that found that phthalates are endocrine disruptors and have birth defects, reproductive disorders, asthma, obesity and neurological problems.
Fragrances are usually no more than a mixture of chemicals. It allows the fragrance industry to regulate itself and has no external agency to test for safety. Many times, the labels that read "fragrance", actually contain phthalates, parabens and other chemicals. The Environmental Working Group found the perfume mixes are associated with inflammation of the skin, shortness of breath, allergies and the potential effects on the reproductive system.
The only way to ensure that you are avoiding these chemicals is to read product labels carefully . Instead of looking for beauty products, with a long list of ingredients for products with ingredients you recognize. Skin Deep database of cosmetic products by the Environmental Working Group, is a resource that will help you determine whether your favorite products may be harmful.
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