Alcohol (ALC)

A colourless, volatile, flammable liquid produced by the fermantation of yeast and carbohydrates. Alcohol is used frequently as a solvent and is aslo found in beverages and medicine. As an ingredient in ingestible products, alcohol may cause body tissue to be more vulnerable to carcinogens. Mouthwashes with an alcohol content of 25% or more have been implicated in the mouth, tonuge and throat cancers.

Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA)

An organic acid produced by anaerobic respiration. Skin care products containing AHA exfoliate not only damage skin cells but the skins protective barrier as well. Long term skin damage can result for its use.

Aluminium (ALM)

A metalic substance used extensively in the manufacture of aircraft components, prosthetic devices and as an ingredient in antiperspirants, antacids and antiseptics. Aluminium has been linked to Alzheimer's disease.

Animal fat (Tallow) (AFT)

A type of animal tissue composed of oily solids or semisolids that are water-insoluble esters of glycerol and fatty acids. Animal fats and lye are the chief ingredients in a bar of soap; a cleaning and emulsifying product that may act as a breeding ground for bacteria.

Bentonite (BEN)

A porous clay that expands to many times its dry volume as it absorbs water. Bentonite, commonly found in many cosmetic foundations, may clog pores and suffocate the skin.

Collagen (COL)

An insoluble fibrous protein that is too large to penetrate the skin. The collagen found in most skin products is derived from animal skins and ground up chicken feet. The ingredients form a layer of film that may suffocate the skin.

Dioxins (DIO)

A potentially carcinogenic by-product that results from the process used to bleach paper at paper mills. Dioxin treated containers sometimes transfer dioxins to the product itself.

Elastin of High-molecular Weight (EHW)

A protien similar to collagen that is the main component of elastic fibres. Elastin is also derived from animal sources. Its effect on the skin is similar to collagen.

Fluorocarbons (FLU)

A colourless, non-flammable gas or liquid that can produce mild upper respiratiory tract irritation. Fluorocarbons are commonly used as a propellant in hairsprays.

Formaldehyde (FOR)

A toxic, colourless gas that is an irritant and a carcinogen. When combined with water, formaldehyde is used as a disinfectant, fixative or preservative. Formaldehyde is found in many cosmetic products and conventional nailcare systems.

Glycerin (GLY)

A syrupy liquid that is chemically produced by combining water and fat. Glycerin is used as a solvent and plasticiser. Unless the humidity of the air is over 65%, glycerin draws moisture from the lower layers of the skin and holds it on the surface, which dries the skin from the inside out.

Kaolin (KAO)

A fine white clay used in making porcelain. Like bentonite, kaolin smothers and weakens the skin.

Lanolin (LAN)

A fatty substance extracted from wool, which is frequently found in cosmetics and lotions. Lanolin is a common skin sensitiser that can cause allergic reactions, such as skin rashes.

Lye (LYE)

A highly concentrated watery solution of sodium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide. Lye is combined with animal fats to make bars of soap, which may corrode and dry out the skin.

Mineral oil (MIN)

A derivative of crude oil (petroleum) that is used industrially as a cutting fluid and lubricating fluid. Mineral oil forms a oily film over the skin to lock in moisture, toxins and wastes, but hinders normal skin respiration by keeping oxygen out.

Petrolatum (PET)

A petroleun based grease that is used industrially as a grease component. Petrolatum exhibits many of the same potentially harmful properties as mineral oil.

Propylene Glycol (PRO)

A cosmetic form of mineral oil found in car brake and hydraulic fluid and industrial antifreeze. In skin and hair products, propylene glycol works as a humecent, which is a substance that retains the moisture content of the skin or cosmetic products by preventing the escape of moisture or water. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) warns users to avoid contact with propylene glycol as this strong skin irritant can can cause liver abnormalities and kidney damage.

Sodium Lauryl Sulphate (SLS)

An anionic surfactant used in cosmetic and industrial chemicals as a cleansing agent. Used as a thickener and foaming agent in shampoos, toothpastes, and cleansers, and as a wetting agent in garage floor cleaners, engine degreasers and car cleaning products. SLS is used around the world in clinical studies as a skin irritant. High levels of skin penetration may occur at even low concentrations. Studies have shown SLS to have a degenerative effect on the cell membrane due to its protein denaturing properties. It can also maintain residual levels in major organs of the body (including breast milk) from skin contact. Carcinogenic nitrates can form in the manufacturing of SLS or by its combination with other nitrogen bearing ingredients within a formulation, creating a nitrosing agent.

Sodium Laureth Sulphate (SLES)

SLES is the alcohol form (ethoxylated) of SLS. It has higher foaming qualities and is slightly less irritating, but may cause potentially carcinogenic formulations of nitrates, or nitrosing agents, by reacting with other ingredient.

Talc (TAL)

A soft grey-green mineral used in some personal hygiene and cosmetic products. Inhaling talc may be harmful as this substance is recognised as a potential carcinogen.

 

Looking at the various harmful ingredients listed and their toxicity when applied to the skin or through the mucous membranes of our bodily orifices, it is hardly surprising that so many people today suffer from skin disorders, hair loss, mouth ulcers, digestive dosorders, cataracts, deafness and other more serious internal conditions.

Even our babies are washed in engine degreasers (SLS) and antifreeze (PRO) irritating their delicate skin and eyes. Young children's toothpaste warns against swallowing whilst cleaning thier teeth - the manufactures know their products are poisonous but did you?

If you are concerned about the products you use, contact me and we can discuss replacing them with a range designed to be free of toxic chemicals, thereby safeguarding you and your family's future and encouraging manufactures to understand HEALTH not PROFITS.

 

 

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