The Truth About Skincare Products-They Put THAT In My Skincare!
Friday, June 15, 2007
The skin is the largest body of our body. Like the lungs, the skin "breathes" inside and outside, the food returning and of toxins to release. You could have noted a tendency in pharmaceutical industry in which more and more of the regulations are offered in a "patch" or gel form. It is because research shows that that the presentation of the substances by the skin is an effective and regular manner to enter to medicines necessary directly blood circulation. That's great news when it comes to medicine, but what does that mean to us regarding skin care? It means that we must put two important questions about the products which we choose to employ to increase our skin: What's in it? and Is it helpful or harmful?
More than 10.000 chemicals are employed like ingredients in products of care of skin in all industry. The national institute of professional safety determined that 900 of those are not very sure and others have to be still examined for safety. In Europe, more than 400 were prohibited for the use but much of those can still be found in the products on our racks of store of grocer, drug and natural food. While some skin care companies claim products are "all natural", or "anti-aging", they may still contain ingredients that are potentially harmful and promote breakdown of the skin, like some natural and synthetic preservatives, suspected carcinogens, drying alcohols, synthetic fragrances and dyes.
While the beauty may not be "skin deep", to maintain in the spirit that your products of care of skin penetrate deep beyond the skin and can affect your long-term health and aspect. To be a customer educated of care of skin will ensure you obtain the best produced to increase your skin and to protect your health.
They put that in my care of skin?
According to Breast Cancer Fund (http://www.breastcancerfund.org), are chemicals employed like condom to prevent the growth of the bacteria and the moulds. Parabens are known to disturb the function endocrinienne (hormone). More than 12 recent studies of research showed that parabens had the estrogenic activity once applied to the skin - they raise levels of oestrogen which risk of increase in certain cancers.
Recent research detected five intact types of parabens in the human tumours of centre, an indication that the parabens penetrate the skin and remain in fabric of centre.
The studies of the animals indicate that the parabens can also affect the antenatal development of the male reproductive system. Parabens are not only in the care of skin. They are found in many personal products of care such as deodorizers, shampoos, etc. Therefore, researchers show concern for "daily, chronic exposure" and the cumulative effect of this exposure.
Here's a list of 7 reasons why "The Dirty Dozen" (or so) chemicals found in many of our "daily use" products should be avoided.
1. Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Cocamide DEA/Lauramide DEA, Petrolatum
- May contain harmful impurities or form toxic breakdown that can lead to cancer
2. Propylparaben, Ethylparaben, Methylparaben, Petrolatum (vaseline), Mineral Oil, Coal Tar, Cocamide DEA/Lauramide DEA, Petrolatum, Talc, Toluene, Triethanolamine, Formaldehyde
- Potential breast cancer risk
3. Propylparaben, Ethylparaben, Methylparaben, Butylparaben, Isobutylparaben
- Endocrine (hormonal) disrupter and potential breast cancer risk
4. Propylparaben, Ethylparaben, Methylparaben, Butyl Acetate, Butylated Hydroxytoluene, Ethylacetate, Petrolatum, Toluene, Formaldehyde, Butylacetate
- Skin sensitizer (causes rashes, immune system reactions, hives, burning, scaling, blistering)
5. Propylene Glycol, Phythalates
- Gastrointestinal and liver toxicity
6. Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Laureth
- Penetration enhancer (alters skin structure to allow chemicals to penetrate deeper into the skin and bloodstream)
7.Phthalates, Talc, Toluene, Formaldehyde
- Reproductive or developmental harm
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