Folks, be aware of your cosmetic products as some of the ingredients cause aging and act as estrogen mimicker, which could cause cancer and other hosts of harm to the skin and body.
For the ladies out there, paying for an expensive branded cosmetic product doesn't mean it is good for your skin or body. It would be wise to know the harmful ingredients in these cosmetic products, so that we can choose what's best for us. Products include shampoo, conditioner, moisturizer, toner, cleanser, face masque, fragrances, etc. Below are some of the common harmful ingredients in skin care products.
- Parabens - Estrogen mimicker, which implicates connection with cancer. It disrupt hormones as well as endocrine system.
- Mineral Oil or Paraffin - Clog pores and create build-up of toxins. Slows down cellular development and create early signs of aging. This is a petroleum product and implicated as cause of cancer.
- Sodium Laureth Sulfate or Sodium Lauryl Sulfate - This ingredient is used in many detergents and dish washers solutions! Would you want to have this ingredient on to your face or skin? It can break down your skin moisture barrier and lead to dry skin and premature aging.
- Propylene Glycol - Commonly found in moisturisers and fragrances. May cause dermatitis and skin irritation. May inhibit skin cell growth.
- Toluene - May be very poisonous! Made from petroleum and coal tar. Linked to liver and kidney damage and lowered blood cell count.
Having read the above, do you think it is safe and okay to put these ingredients on your skin? I'll let you decide.
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