What are the harmful effects of various cosmetic brands on human body?

Actually i want the details about various cosmetic brands - toxic and harmful ingredients present in them, effect on human body and other related details.


What are the harmful effects of various cosmetic brands on human body?
Toxic Cosmetics Ingredient List





Toxic Ingredient Directory: Most of these chemical ingredients are carcinogenic.





1) 1,4-dioxane- Acute exposure causes irritation,headache, dizziness and narcosis. Chronic inhalation exposure can produce damage to the liver and kidneys and blood disorders


2) 2-bromo-2-nitropropane-1,3-diol (Bronopol) -Causes allergic contact dermatitis.


3) Alcohol, Isopropyl (SD-40) -A very drying and irritating solvent and dehydrator that strips your skin's natural acid mantle, making us more vulnerable to bacteria, moulds and viruses. It is made from propylene, a petroleum derivative. It may promote brown spots and premature aging of skin


4) Ammonium Laureth Sulfate (ALES) - found in toothpaste among others.


5) Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate (ALS)


6) Anionic Surfactants -Anionic refers to the negative charge these surfactants have. They may be contaminated with nitrosamines, which are carcinogenic. Surfactants can pose serious health threats. They are used in car washes, as garage floor cleaners and engine de greasers - and in 90% of personal-care products that foam.


7) Benzalkonium Chloride Highly toxic, primary skin irritant. (See Cationic surfactants) Material is highly toxic via oral route. Mists can cause irritation to the skin, eyes, nose, throat and mucous membranes. Avoid direct contact. Can cause muscular paralysis, low blood pressure, CNS depression and weakness.


8) Butylated Hudroxyanisole (BHA) -Causes allergic contact dermatitis.


9) Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT)- Causes allergic contact dermatitis. Contains toluene. (See Toluene


10) Cationic surfactants -Cationic surfactants These chemicals have a positive electrical charge. They contain a quaternary ammonium group and are often called ';quats';. These are used in hair conditioners, but originated from the paper and fabric industries as softeners and anti-static agents. In the long run they cause the hair to become dry and brittle. They are synthetic, irritating, allergenic and toxic. Oral intake of them can be lethal.


11) Cetalkonium chloride


12) Cetrimonium chloride


13) Chloromethylisothiazolinone- Causes contact dermatitis


.14) Isothiazolinone -Isothiazolinone causes allergic contact dermatitis. Corrosive to the eyes with possible permanent damage. Corrosive to the skin, possibly resulting in third degree burns. Can be harmful if absorbed. INGESTION can be FATAL!


Can be corrosive to the mucous membranes and lungs


15) Cocoamidopropyl Betaine - Can cause eye and skin irritation


16) Cocoyl Sarcosine


17) Cyclomethicone


18) DEA (diethanolamine), MEA (Monoethanolamine), %26amp; TEA (triethanolamine) -DEA (diethanolamine), MEA (Monoethanolamine), %26amp; TEA (triethanolamine) Often used in cosmetics to adjust the pH, and used with many fatty acids to convert acid to salt (stearate), which then becomes the base for a cleanser. TEA causes allergic reactions including eye problems, dryness of hair and skin, and could be toxic if absorbed into the body over a long period of time.


19) Diazolidinyl urea- Established as a primary cause of contact dermatitis (American Academy of Dermatology). Contains formaldehyde, a carcinogenic chemical, is toxic by inhalation, a strong irritant, and causes contact dermatitis. (See Formaldehyde )Causes severe eye irritation.


If misted will cause irritation of mucous membranes - nose, eyes and throat resulting in coughing and difficulty in breathing. Skin contact will cause smarting and burning sensations, inflammation, burns, painful blisters, profound damage to tissue. Will cause painful burning or stinging of eyes and lids, watering of eyes and inflammation of conjuntiva


20) Dimethicone


21) Dimethicone Copolyol


22) Disodium Dioctyl Sulfosuccinate


23) Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate


24) Disodium Oleamide Sulfosuccinate


25) DMDM Hydantoin


26) Ethoxylated surfactants - widely used in cosmetics as foaming agents, emulsifiers and humectants. As part of the manufacturing process the toxic chemical 1,4-dioxane, a potent carcinogen, is generated.


On the label, they are identified by the Prefix ';PEG';, ';polyethylene';, ';polyethylene glycol';, ';polyoxyethylene';, ';-eth-';, or ';-oxynol-';. (See 1,4-Dioxane)


-27) FD%26amp;C Colour Pigments -Synthetic colours made from coal tar. Contain heavy metal salts that deposit toxins onto the skin, causing skin sensitivity and irritation. Animal studies have shown almost all of them to be carcinogenic


28) Formaldehyde - Formaldehyde is a known carcinogen (causes cancer). Causes allergic, irritant and contact dermatitis, headaches and chronic fatigue. The vapour is extremely irritating to the eyes, nose and throat (mucous membranes). (See Nitrosating agents)


29) Fragrance- Fragrance on a label can indicate the presence of up to four thousand separate ingredients, many toxic or carcinogenic. Symptoms reported to the USA FDA include headaches, dizziness, allergic rashes, skin discoloration, violent coughing and vomiting, and skin irritation. Clinical observation proves fragrances can affect the central nervous system, causing depression, hyperactivity, and irritability


30) Hydrolysed Animal Protein


31) Imidazolidinyl urea- The trade name for this chemical is Germall 115. Releases formaldehyde, a carcinogenic chemical, into cosmetics at over 10C. Toxic. See Formaldehyde (See Nitrosating agents


32) Lanolin - Any chemicals used on sheep will contaminate the lanolin obtained from the wool. The majority of lanolin used in cosmetics is highly contaminated with chlorinated organo pesticides like DDT.


33) Lauryl dimonium hydrolysed collagen


34) Lauryl or Cocoyl Sarcosine


35) Lauryl Sarcosine


36) Liquidum Paraffinu--an exotic sounding way to say mineral oil. (See Mineral Oil)


37) MEA compounds


38) Methylisothiazolinone and Methylchloroisothiazolinone -


Both cause cosmetic allergies


39) Mineral Oil -Petroleum by-product that coats the skin like plastic, clogging the pores. Interferes with skin's ability to eliminate toxins, promoting acne and other disorders. Slows down skin function and cell development, resulting in premature aging. Used in many products (baby oil is 100% mineral oil!) Any mineral oil derivative can be contaminated with cancer causing PAH's (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons). Manufacturers use petrolatum because it is unbelievably cheap.


Mineral oil


路 Liquidum paraffinum (also known as posh mineral oil!)


路 Paraffin oil


路 Paraffin wax


路 Petrolatum


40) Nitrosating Agents -


The following chemicals can cause nitrosamine contamination, which have been determined to form cancer in laboratory animals. There are wide and repeated concerns in the USA and Europe about the contamination of cosmetics products with nitrosamines.


2-bromo-2-nitropropane-1,3-diol


路 Cocoyl Sarcosine


路 DEA compounds


路 Imidazolidinyl Urea


路 Formaldehyde


路 Hydrolysed Animal Protein


路 Lauryl Sarcosine


路 MEA compounds


Sodium Lauryl Sulfate


路 Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate


路 Sodium Laureth Sulfate- Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES) Ammonium Laureth Sulfate (ALES) When combined with other chemicals, SLES and ALES can create nitrosamines, a potent class of carcinogens. It is frequently disguised in semi-natural cosmetics with the explanation ';comes from coconut';.


. (See Anionic Surfactants) (See Ethoxylated Surfactants) (See Nitrosating agents) WARNING! Causes skin and eye irritation. Avoid contact with eyes,skin and clothing. The material was classified as a moderate to severe eye irritant.


路 Ammonium Laureth Sulfate


路 Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate


路 TEA compounds





Paraben preservatives (methyl, propyl, butyl, and ethyl) Used as inhibitors of microbial growth and to extend shelf life of products. Widely used even though they are known to be toxic. Have caused many allergic reactions and skin rashes. Highly toxic. Harmful if swallowed or inhaled. Causes irritation to skin, eyes and respiratory tract .May cause allergic skin reactions. Symptoms include redness, itching and pain. Causes irritation, redness and pain to eyes.





Paraffin wax/oil Paraffin Wax is mineral oil wax. See Mineral Oil





Polyethylene Glycol (PEG) compounds Potentially carcinogenic petroleum ingredient that can alter and reduce the skin's natural moisture factor. This could increase the appearance of aging and leave you more vulnerable to bacteria. Used in cleansers to dissolve oil and grease. It adjusts the melting point and thickens products. Also used in caustic spray-on oven cleaners. . (See Ethoxylated Surfactants)





Potassium Coco Hydrolysed Collagen (See Anionic Surfactants)


Dimethicone


路Dimethicone Copolyol


路Cyclomethicone





Sodium Cocoyl Sarcosinate (See Anionic Surfactants)





41) Paraben preservatives (methyl, propyl, butyl, and ethyl)


42) Paraffin wax/oil


43) Polyethylene Glycol (PEG) compounds- is a petroleum derivative. It penetrates the skin and can weaken protein and cellular structure. Commonly used to make extracts from herbs. PG is strong enough to remove barnacles from boats! The EPA considers PG so toxic that it requires workers to wear protective gloves, clothing and goggles and to dispose of any PG solutions by burying them in the ground. Because PG penetrates the skin so quickly, the EPA warns against skin contact to prevent consequences such as brain, liver, and kidney abnormalities. But there isn't even a warning label on products such as stick deodorants, where the concentration is greater than in most industrial applications.


Health Hazard Acute And Chronic. May cause respiratory and throat irritation, central nervous system depression, blood and kidney disorders. May cause nystagmus,lymphocytosis. Irritation and dermatitis to skin. Irritation and conjunctivitis to eyes. If ingested Pulmonary oedema, brain damage, hypoglycaemia, intravascular hemolysis and death may occur.





44) Potassium Coco HydrolWhat are the harmful effects of various cosmetic brands on human body?
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