Vol.4 Synthetic Chemicals - Why Natural Skin Care?? - Part 2

GLYCOLS+ PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Glycerine combined with alcohol to form a syrupy humectant. When used in makeup it helps the foundation adhere to the skin. Propylene glycol is one very commonly used synthetic glycol. Most glycols are synthetic and toxic!

IMADAZOLINDINYL UREA
Anti-bacterial agent used in cosmetics to prolong shelf life. It causes allergic reactions and skin rashes. Toxicity unknown!

ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE
A party natural, partly synthetic chemical used in cosmetics to reduce the greasy feel due to the high oil content of some ingredients. It causes allergic reactions and toxicity unknown.

ISOPROPYL PALMITATE & LANOLATE
They contain Synthetic chemicals and commonly used in moisturizing creams to promote absorption of oil into the skin. They can cause skin rashes and allergic reactions in many people. The actual toxicity is unknown when absorbed into body.

LAURAMIDE DEA
It contains synthetic chemicals used to build lather and thicken various cosmetic products and also used in dishwashing detergents for its grease cutting ability. It can be drying to the hair, causing skin and scalp itching and allergic reactions.

METHYL PARABEN+ PROPYL PARABEN+ BUTYL PARABEN
Used as inhibitors of microbial growth and to extend shelf life of cosmetics. Widely used even though it is known to be toxic and has caused many allergic reactions and skin rashes.

MINERAL OIL
The oil manufactured from crude oil. It is a mixture of liquid hydrocarbons separated from petroleum. Dr. T. G. Randolph, an allergist, has found that this and many other cosmetic chemicals cause petrochemical hypersensitivity. The allergic reactions can become quite serious in time leading to arthritis, migraines, epilepsy and diabetes!

PALM KERNALAMIDE DEA
It is a partially synthetic cleaning and thickening agent. It can cause dry skin & hair, allergic reactions and eye irritations!

PEG (Polyethelene Glycol)
A softener and binder widely used in cosmetics. It is a petroleum product and can cause allergic reactions. Toxic!

PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Propylene Glycol is often used in cosmetics to achieve a gliding feeing. It is usually a synthetic petrochemical mix used as a humectant that has been known to cause allergic and toxic reactions.

PROPYLENE GLYCOL STEARATE
It is a combination of petroleum derivatives, carbon salts and vegetable alcohol derivatives. t can cause allergic reactions, skin rashes, and could be toxic when absorbed into body.

SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE + SODIUM SULFATE + SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE
These synthetic substances are used in shampoos for their detergent and foam building abilities. They can cause eye irritations, skin rashes, hair loss, scalp scurf similar to dandruff and allergic reactions.

STEARIC ACID
It is used in cosmetic creams for the pearliness and firmness provided.
Allergic reactions to this chemical are common.

SURFACTANTS
Many surfactants are detergents, which are harsh and drying to the skin and hair.

TRIETHANOLAMINE + DIETHANOLAMINE
Often used in cosmetics to adjust the pH level and are used with many fatty acids to convert acids to salt, which then becomes the base for the cleaners. It can cause allergic reactions including eye problems, dryness of hair and skin!