“..The greener we become, the more we have to scrutinize.
I for one have cleaned up my home, my diet, my cleaning products and ““ of utmost importance ““ the products I put on my skin.
I’m an avid ingredient reader and do the research ““ after all, my skin is the largest organ in my body!
Here’s a list of some common skin and hair care chemicals we all need to avoid.
Coal Tar: Coal tar is used to treat eczema, psoriasis and other skin disorders and can be found in anti-itch creams and scalp treatments.
It’s also a known carcinogen.
Diethanolamine (DEA): A lathering agent in soaps and shampoos, DEA isn’t carcinogenic by itself ..
.. but can react with other chemicals in products to create a carcinogen readily absorbed into the skin.
Look for DEA in many forms, such as Cocamide DEA, Oleamide DEA and Lauramide DEA.
Formaldehyde: A frighteningly common ingredient in a variety of beauty products.
Formaldehyde can irritate your eyes, nose and throat, dry out and irritate your skin ..
.. and even cause asthma and cancer with repeated exposure..”
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