What In The World Are You Putting On Your Skin

Is your bathroom cabinet bulging with toxins? Is your make-up or toiletries bag a cocktail of chemicals that could do you harm? Yes is probably the answer to both questions. Check out the ingredients list on your bottles and jars: the higher up the list these 15 come, the greater the concentration.

Formaldehyde - Combined with water, this toxic gas is used as a disinfectant, fixative, germicide and preservative in deodorants, liquid soaps, nail varnish and shampoos. Also known as formalin, formal and methyl aldehyde, it is a suspected human carcinogen and has caused lung cancer in rats. It can damage DNA, irritate the eyes, upper respiratory tract and mucous membrane, and may cause asthma and headaches. It is banned in Japan and Sweden.

Phthalates hit the headlines last year for being "gender benders". They are a family of industrial plasticisers already banned in the EU from being used in plastic toys, but are still in hairsprays, top-selling perfumes and nail varnishes. They can be absorbed through the skin, inhaled as fumes and ingested from contaminated food or breastfeeding. Animal studies have shown they can damage the liver, kidneys, lungs and reproductive system -especially developing testes.

Parabens are listed as alkyl parahydroxy benzoates -butyll methyl/ethyl/ propyllisobutyl paraben on some toothpastes, moisturisers and deodorants. They are used as a preservative, but are oestrogen mimics. Research suggests that parabens in antiperspirant deodorants can cause breast cancer. Oestrogen-type chemicals have also been linked to testicular cancer and a reduction in sperm count.

Sodium Lauryl Sulphate (SLS) is one of the major ingredients in nearly every shampoo, bubble bath, liquid soap etc. Why, when it is a known skin irritant, stops hair growth, can cause cataracts in adults, damage children's eye development and cause urinary tract infection?

Toluene is a common solvent found in nail enamels, hair gels, hair spray, and perfumes. It is a neurotoxin and can damage the liver, disrupt the endocrine system and cause asthma.

Propylene Glycol is a cosmetic form of mineral oil (refined crude oil) used in industrial antifreeze. People handling it are warned by the manufacturer to avoid skin contact and wear respirators and rubber gloves etc, and yet this is a major ingredient in most moisturisers, skin creams, baby wipes and sun screens. Why? It's cheap and gives the "glide" factor in body lotions - but is in fact robbing lower layers of skin of moisture. Lanolin and collagen also clog pores and cause skin to age faster than if nothing was used.

Talc is recognised as carcinogenic and has been linked to an increased risk of ovarian cancer and general urinary tract disorders. So don't dust it on your baby's, or anyone else's, bottom!

Parfum/perfume A typical cosmetic can contain up to 100 chemicals in the perfume alone! 95 per cent of these chemicals are synthetic compounds derived from petroleum -26 of which are on an EU hit list. Fragrances have been linked to allergies and breathing difficulties and they penetrate the skin.

Xylene is listed as xytol or dimethylbenzene on nail varnish bottles. It can damage your liver, is narcotic in high concentrations and causes skin and respiratory tract irritation.

Diethanolamine Also Tri and Mono (DEA, TEA and MEA) are absorbed through skin where they accumulate in products also containing nitrates, they react and form nitrosamines which are carcigonemic.

Aluminium is found in most deodorants and has been linked to Alzheimer's. If you want to stay alert, and still smell fresh and clean switch to a safer one.

Triclosan sometimes listed as 5-chloro-2 (2,4-dichlorophenoxy) phenol, is in deodorants, toothpastes, vaginal washes and mouthwashes. Toxic dioxins are produced during its manufacture or incineration. It is stored in breast milk and in fish, and can break down in water to create a member of the dioxin family.

For information on how to detox including a great detoxification program see The Food Matters Detox & Rejuvenation Guide

Watch this clip to find out more about the harmful toxins in our environment and how they could be harming you or your loved ones.




Do you regularly use any of these products? If yes, your body may be loaded with harmful toxins. Detoxifying your body can vastly improve your health. For information on how to detox including a great detoxification program see The Food Matters Detox & Rejuvenation Guide


Source: http://www.canceractive.com/page.php?n=224

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Carolyn K commented on 15-Oct-2009 01:01 PM5 out of 5 stars
If you can't eat it don't put it on your body!
Anonymous commented on 24-Dec-2009 05:15 AM5 out of 5 stars
They put propylene glycol in food and medicine products!
Patricia W commented on 16-Apr-2011 02:42 PM5 out of 5 stars
If you eat it and it causes stomach and bowel irritation or if you can't eat it because it makes you feel unwell, don't eat gluten and dairy and if you have skin or mouth irritation check for PARABENS in your toothpaste, deodorant (causes cancer), lotions
and makeup, nail products. WHY ARE some of these things NOT IN/prohibited for sale in Europe but not North America. These poisons cause not only cancer but psoriasis, ezema and asthma.
ash commented on 24-Apr-2012 03:29 PM5 out of 5 stars
I have been in search of a good ORGANIC product forever! I feel as though I am on the wrong track, and am not sure how to tell exactly what is certified organic... Can someone help?! I am mostly concerned with shampoo, conditioner, lotion, deodorant, toothpaste,
and mascara. I do not wear any other makeup and this is all I require... Any suggestions as to brands and such that you would suggest? I have tried "organix" and "nature's gate," but am not sure these are really even organic or misleading labels, as much stuff
is... Please help!!! Thanks!
Renee Easthope commented on 24-Apr-2012 03:35 PM5 out of 5 stars
Great article! Just wondering... as a replacement for make-up would you suggest mineral make-up instead? There are so many brands on the market - is there one in particular that is better than the other brands?
Shauna commented on 24-Apr-2012 06:44 PM5 out of 5 stars
Love this article. We are all much more aware of what we ingest but often forget about the many routes of entry into our bodies. Many medications are available topically now because of our skins ability to absorb. It stands to reason that any product we
put on our skin should be something safe for our organs and bloodstreams.
Jaime Martin commented on 24-Apr-2012 09:08 PM5 out of 5 stars
I've found some great safe products to use. Message me if you'd like me to pass the info on.
Anonymous commented on 24-Apr-2012 09:46 PM5 out of 5 stars
Whole foods and other natural food stores have perfect replacements for all the skin care, bath, hair care, cleaner etc., products you would need. Finding healthy and safe alternatives isn't as hard as it seems
H.A.A.R.P commented on 24-Apr-2012 10:02 PM5 out of 5 stars
What are some good alternatives to liquid soap? I always wash my hair with baking soda then condition with apple cider vinegar, then sometimes use coconut oil to give it a nice moisture.
Anonymous commented on 25-Apr-2012 01:33 AM5 out of 5 stars
http://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ Here is a great site to check the level of toxins in products
Ann commented on 25-Apr-2012 03:22 PM5 out of 5 stars
@H.A.A.R.P Thanks for your email and for connecting with us. We would love to help you out but unfortunately you've asked something a little out of our expertise. Alternatively, you could jump on our Community Forum - www.ourfoodmatters.tv and ask other
like minded people for some advice. Ann Team Member www.FoodMatters.Tv
Ann commented on 25-Apr-2012 03:28 PM5 out of 5 stars
@ash You could jump on our Community Forum - www.ourfoodmatters.tv and ask other like minded people for some advice. Ann Team Member www.FoodMatters.Tv
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