The goal of skin care products today is to achieve results, and we make products that reach the deep layers of the skin so that you can treat the skin as effectively as possible and achieve these results. Therefore, when using active ingredients, you want to make sure that what you are applying is clean and without negative effects.
The most worrying ingredients and why:
Alcohols such as methanol, Isopropyl alcohol, Propanol, benzyl alcohol and SD alcohol can cause irritation, inflammation and free radical damage. They are also very dry and disrupt the skin barrier.
Parabens, a chemical preservative and microbial studies show that parabens mimic estrogens in the body and there is evidence that they are associated with reproductive organ damage, thyroid disorders, hormone-related cancers and obesity. Even the early onset of youth in girls is due to the use of parabens by beauty products, according to a study published by Human Reproduction.
Phenoxyethanol, also called ethylene glycol Monophenyl Ether, is a preservative with antibacterial properties. Probably made in the laboratory by treating phenol (made from benzene) with ethylene oxide. However, used as a safer alternative to parabolic preservatives, according to the phenoxyethanol safety data sheet, it is quickly absorbed into the skin and is known to cause irritation of the skin, lungs and possibly kidneys. In an article published in October 2019 in the Journal of European Academy of Dermatology, it is supposed to be used in personal care products at a concentration of less than 1%, but it is rarely taken into account that it is used in many products and that it is likely to cumulatively exceed the recommended limit of 1%. Many women use at least 13 personal care products a day. In the same article, the French National Agency for the safety of medicines and health products (ANSM) recommends not using phenoxyethanol as a preservative in cosmetic products intended for children under 3 years of age.
Chlorphenesin is a synthetic preservative that has been associated with moderate skin irritation. The ingredient is currently limited to Japan because it has been associated with allergic dermatitis and immunosuppressive properties and has been shown to be Harmful if ingested or inhaled.
Sulfates (ethoxylated active ingredients) are responsible for the bubbles and the foam of a product such as shampoo or detergents derived from petroleum and sulfur. It has been found that they strip the hair and the natural acidic protective coat of the skin. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) lists it as a well-known carcinogen.
Phthalates, a group of chemicals that soften products and help perfumes, are well-known endocrine disruptors and are associated with reproductive damage in children and men. Some phthalates, such as dibutyl phthalate (DBP), have been classified by the State of California and other competent bodies as a virus for reproduction and development, and the European Union has banned the use of this ingredient in cosmetics and personal care products.
Perfumes or perfumes usually contain phthalates and other toxic chemicals – they are known irritants and can trigger allergies and asthma.
Formaldehyde, the most notorious preservative in history – recognized as contact allergen of the year by The American contact Dermatitis Society in 2015. It is also known worldwide as a carcinogen, which can also cause nosebleeds, itchy eyes and sore throat.
Benzolethanal, which has been shown to have negative effects on our brain and nervous system.
Hydroquinone, an ingredient commonly used to lighten the skin to treat discoloration – associated with cancer, a decrease in the immune response and abnormal functioning of the adrenal glands. The European Union, Japan and Australia have banned this ingredient.
Polyethylene glycols (or “PEG”) are petroleum compounds composed of condensed ethylene oxide and water, which can have various derivatives and functions and, in certain forms, can cause systemic toxicity and are known carcinogens.
Refined petroleum (mineral oil and paraffin) is a moisturizing agent widely used in creams and lip balms – it is not only important to avoid it from an ecological point of view, but it has been classified as carcinogenic by the World Health Organization and was listed as mineral oil in a 2011 publication in NCBI PubMed to be the greatest pollution of the human body.
Propylene glycol and butylene glycol are chemicals used to improve absorption in shampoos, conditioners, soaps and moisturizers, which have been linked to cancer, endocrine disorders and organ toxicity. Propylene glycol is a small organic alcohol commonly used as a skin care product and is associated in humans with irritating and allergic contact dermatitis, as well as contact urticaria; these sensitization effects can manifest themselves at propylene glycol concentrations of only 2%.
Silicic acid, used as an absorbent and anti-caking ingredient in cosmetics and bath products, is not biodegradable, so it is harmful to the environment and is known as a carcinogen.
Talc, used in face powders and eye shadows, is usually not cleaned and can be contaminated with asbestos, a known carcinogenic substance. At the Dec. In 2018, Reuters published a study on Johnson & Johnson baby powder products associated with matter s of ovarian cancer and mesothelioma.
