Act fast! Grab the first beauty or cleaning product at hand and take a look at the label. Can you see the following compounds listed there?
Using the commercial cleaning products – overflowing with heavy side effects – is a deadly mistake… Fortunately, you now have the chance to avoid suffering the consequences of using them… Consequences that very few are aware of
Formaldehyde (Releasing Preservatives)
Formally used to balm the dead, now it is used as preservatives in a wide range of cosmetics, as well as an ingredient in nail products, hair dye, fake eyelash adhesives, and shampoos.
This substance could be hiding under the name of DMDM hydantoin, diazolidinyl urea, imidazolidinyl urea, methenamine, quaternium-15, and sodium hydroxymethylglycinate.
Health hazards of Formaldehyde:
- Triggers cancer.
- Damages the brain.
- Induces allergic reactions.
- Interferes with normal growth and development in children.
- Causes asthma.
Coal Tar
You can also find it under the names of aminophenol, diaminobenzene, and phenylenediamine. This substance is derived from petroleum (a fossil fuel from which they also make plastic!!!).
And is extensively used in cosmetics, hair dyes, dry skin treatments, anti-lice and anti-dandruff shampoos, also listed as a color plus number, i.e. FD&C Red No. 6.
Health hazards of Coal Tar:
- Toxic to the brain.
- Recognized as a human carcinogen.
- Human carcinogen – it has been linked to tumors in laboratory tests conducted by the S. National Cancer Institute.
- Responsible for increasing the risk of developing non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (cancer of the lymph system).
- Not approved by the FDA for use in food (although it may be ingested-lipstick).
- It’s not to be used anywhere near your eyes, because it can trigger irreversible problems, such as blindness.
PEG Compounds (Propylene glycol, polyethylene glycols, or polyoxyethylene). They are used as a penetration enhacer ingredient in many products. Because peg compounds are often contaminated with 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide, both known carcinogens, you should avoid them for safety reasons. Also, watch out for words with “-eth” or “-oxynol” in it (it’s likely one of these PEGs).
Health hazards of PEG Compounds:
- Increase the risk of leukemia, breast, brain, and uterine cancers.
- Experimental studies suggest that these compounds promote liver, skin, and lung tumors, and carcinomas of the gallbladder
Mercury
Some cosmetics use it to lighten the skin, also found in mascara and some eye drops. Don’t buy products with “calomel”, “mercurio”, “mercurio chloride” or just plain old “mercury”.
Health hazards of Mercury:
- It impairs brain development and is an allergen.
Hydroquinone
Although it is one of the most toxic substances for skin, it’s still used for lightening skin.
Health hazards of Hydroquinone:
- A skin disease called ochronosis that features black and blue lesions that can become permanent.
- Linked to cancer and reproductive toxicity.
Triclosan
Mostly found in many antibacterial hand soaps, hand sanitizers, and even deodorants, skin cleansers, toothpaste, and detergents.
Health hazards of Triclosan:
- Disrupts the endocrine system.
- Contributes to antibiotic resistance in bacteria.
Parabens
Found in many beauty products and cleaning products as a preservative.
Health hazards of Parabens:
- Causes infertility in both men and women.
- Promotes slowed growth and developmental disorders in children.
- Disrupts the endocrine system.
- Promotes cancers.
“Fragrance” (perfume)
This term is used to indicate a mixture of ingredients that cosmetic companies don’t have to legally tell you about.
Health hazards of Fragrance:
- Cause severe allergic reactions.
- Inflict asthma.
- Cause breathing difficulties.
- Promotes various cancers.
- Triggers headaches and dizziness.
Phthalates
These are present in many fragrances, perfumes, deodorants, and lotions. Health hazards of Phthalates:
- Disrupt the endocrine system.
- Produce liver, kidney, and lung damage.
- Promote cancer.
- Increase the risk of breast cancer.
Siloxanes (methicones)
These can be found in a variety of cosmetics that soften, smooth, and moisten.
Health hazards of Siloxanes:
- Disrupt your hormones.
- Interfere with fertility and libido.
- Be harmful to fish and other wildlife.
Sodium Lauryl (Laureth) Sulfate / ether / SLS / SLES
It was formerly used as an industrial degreaser, now it’s manufactured to make soap foamy.
Health hazards of Sodium Lauryl:
- May be corrupted with carcinogens and other chemicals that are absorbed into the body and irritates skin.
- Damages your nervous system.
Retinol (Retinyl Palmitate / Acetate)
This substance can be found in skin and lip products.
Health hazards of Retinol:
- Increase the risk of skin cancers.
I urge you to read every label of every product that you have and check if they have any of these harmful substances.
99.9% of the times – they do. And you have to be extremely careful. Over time, their side effects can be devastating and turn your entire health upside down.
Next time I will show you healthier, more effective alternatives to ALL of the cleaning
AND
beauty products that have multiple hidden health dangers.
You will be astonished by the amount of different ways you can make your own beauty and cleaning products, without running the risk of developing life-ending conditions.