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Some of the ingredients in cosmetics and
personal care products are toxic chemicals that may be hazardous to
our health.
Antibacterials
Antibacterials are found in many products such
as hand soaps, deodorants,toothpastes and body washes.
Health Hazards:- Some antibacterial agents are absorbed
through the skin. Triclosan has been shown to be secreted in breast
milk. These chemicals may be toxic or carcinogenic. Antibacterials can
kill the good protective bacteria as well as pathogens, actually
increasing susceptibility to infection.
Butyl acetate
Butyl acetate is found in nail strengtheners and
nail polishes.
Health Hazards:- Butyl acetate vapours may cause dizziness
or drowsiness. Continued use of a product containing butyl acetate
may cause skin to crack and become dry.
Butylated hydroxytoluene
It is found in a variety of cosmetics and
personal care products. It is an antioxidant which helps slow the rate
at which a product changes color over
Health Hazards:- It may cause skin and eye irritation.
Coal tar
It is used to control itching and scaling,to soften skin and as a
colorant.
Health Hazards:- It is a human carcinogen.

Formaldehyde

It is used as a disinfectant and preservative in a
variety of products, such as nail polish, soap, deodorant, shaving
cream, eyelash adhesive and shampoo.
Butylated hydroxytoluene
It is found in a variety of cosmetics and
. It is an antioxidant which helps slow the rate
at which a product changes color over time.
It may cause skin and eye irritation.
It is used to control itching and scaling,to soften skin and as a
It is a human carcinogen.

It is used as a disinfectant and preservative in a
, such as nail polish, soap, deodorant, shaving
eyelash adhesive and shampoo.
It is found in a variety of cosmetics and
. It is an antioxidant which helps slow the rate
It may cause skin and eye irritation.
It is used to control itching and scaling,to soften skin and as a

It is used as a disinfectant and preservative in a
, such as nail polish, soap, deodorant, shaving
Health Hazards:- It is associated with multiple health
such as respiratory tract and eye irritation, cancer, immune system
damage, genetic damage and triggering asthma.

Fragrance
The catch
indicate any number of chemicals in a personal care product.
Health Hazards :- Many Fragrances are toxic. Some of these
may be phthalates, which can act as obesogens and may otherwise
disrupt normal endocrine function, including reproductive health.
Phthalates may cause deveiopmental defects and delays.

Lead



It is associated with multiple health
such as respiratory tract and eye irritation, cancer, immune system
damage, genetic damage and triggering asthma.
The catch-all name Fragrance may be used to
indicate any number of chemicals in a personal care product.
Many Fragrances are toxic. Some of these
may be phthalates, which can act as obesogens and may otherwise
l endocrine function, including reproductive health.
Phthalates may cause deveiopmental defects and delays.

It is associated with multiple health concerns,
such as respiratory tract and eye irritation, cancer, immune system
all name Fragrance may be used to
indicate any number of chemicals in a personal care product.
Many Fragrances are toxic. Some of these
may be phthalates, which can act as obesogens and may otherwise
l endocrine function, including reproductive health.
Phthalates may cause deveiopmental defects and delays.

Lead typically occurs as a contaminant, such as in
hydrated silica, an ingredient in toothpaste. Lead acetate is
ingredient in some lipsticks and mens hair dye.
Health Hazards :- It is a neurotoxin. It can cause brain damage
and developmental delays even at extremely low concentrations.
Mercury


The FDA permits the use of mercury compounds in
eye makeup at concentrations upto 65 parts per million. The
preservative Thimerosol, found in some mascaras, is a mercury
containing product.
Health Hazards:- It is associated with a host of health concerns
including allergic reactions, skin irritation, toxicity, neurological
damage and environmental damage
Lead typically occurs as a contaminant, such as in
hydrated silica, an ingredient in toothpaste. Lead acetate is
ingredient in some lipsticks and mens hair dye.
It is a neurotoxin. It can cause brain damage
and developmental delays even at extremely low concentrations.
The FDA permits the use of mercury compounds in
eye makeup at concentrations upto 65 parts per million. The
preservative Thimerosol, found in some mascaras, is a mercury
It is associated with a host of health concerns
including allergic reactions, skin irritation, toxicity, neurological
damage and environmental damage
Lead typically occurs as a contaminant, such as in
hydrated silica, an ingredient in toothpaste. Lead acetate is added as an
It is a neurotoxin. It can cause brain damage
and developmental delays even at extremely low concentrations.

The FDA permits the use of mercury compounds in
eye makeup at concentrations upto 65 parts per million. The
preservative Thimerosol, found in some mascaras, is a mercury-
It is associated with a host of health concerns
including allergic reactions, skin irritation, toxicity, neurological
Talc
It is used to absorb moisture and provide a hint of
sparkle. It is found in eye shadow, blush, baby powder, deodorant and
soap.
Health Hazards :- It is known to act as a human carcinogen and
has been directly linked to Ovarian cancer. Talc can act similarly to
Asbestos when inhaled and may lead to the formation of lung tumors.

Toluene
CH
3






It is found in nail polish and hair dye as a solvent, to
improve adhesion, and to add gloss.
Health Hazard:- Toluene is toxic. It is associated with
reproductive and developmental damage. It may be carcinogenic. It
may also cause liver and kidney damage.