Transdermal medicine has taught us that what we put on our skin goes into our bloodstream, so many people are trying to be more thoughtful about their skin care and cosmetics. But trying to understand ingredient labels can be frustrating. Affusion Skin Care owner, Denise Jacob, has always said that what’s not in a product is as important as what is.
Let’s focus on the ten main ingredients that are important to NOT be in your skin care.
1. Phthalates – Phthalates are a group of synthetic chemical compounds that are mainly used as softening agents. A joint Swedish-Danish research team found a very strong link between allergies in children and phthalates. Studies have reported that phthalates may mimic the female hormone oestrogen and cause "feminisation" of baby boys, lowering sperm count.
2. Parabens - Parabens are synthetic compounds used as a preservative in most beauty products. You can find them listed as methylparabens, propylparabens, butylparabens, and ethylparabens. Parabens cause many allergic reactions and skin rashes. They have also been found in breast cancer tissue.
3. Talc – Talc has asbestos in it. Asbestos is another dangerous carcinagen.
4. Synthetic Dyes – Synthetic colors are a byproducts of the petroleum industry. The molecular structure of these products are so small that they can pass through the brain barrier. This can manifest itself as turning numbers backwards when writing or reading, peeling skin, acne, or ADD symtoms. Many people have allergies to artificial colorings, especially red 40. Affusion has no synthetic ingredientsin any or our products!
5. Petroleum-Based Wax – petroleum by-products can pass through the brain barrier and cause ADD/dyslexia symptoms.
6. Diethanolamine – DEA is used as a skin softener in personal care products. It is a skin irritant and can be carcinogenic when combined with other ingredients. Also avoid TEA, and MEA.
7. Bismuth Oxychloride - Bismuth is put in mineral cosmetics because it gives a sheen to the face, is soft to the touch, and is extremely inexpensive. A by product of lead and copper refining, bismuth oxychloride is a heavy metal. Heavy metals can lead to Alzheimers and Parkinson’s Disease.
8. Sodium Laurel Sulfate – SLS is used to enhance the foaming action of a product. It is a skin irritant and is easily absorbed into the heart, liver, brain, and eyes, which can cause long term effects. It has been linked to cataracts in adults and inhibiting proper developement of children’s eyes.
9. Sodium Laureth Sulfate – When reacting with other ingredients, it can be carcinagenic and rapidly absorbs into the body. It is a skin irritant and may cause hair loss. Also avoid SLES
10. Para-Dioxane (also known as 1,4-dioxane) - Carcinogen. Banned in Europe, but estimated to be in one quarter of all personal-care products sold in the United States. Para-dioxane can form as a by-product of manufacturing.
Take a random sample in your cosmetic drawer. Pick five items and check the ingredients. If you find you would like to upgrade your skin care and cosmetics, visit us at www.AffusionSkinCare.com. We'd be delighted to help you.
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