The BIG 3 Skincare Ingredient Offenders
Skincare products labeled "organic" or "natural" are popular for good reason, but many of these products are not actually good for our skin. Parabens, sodium laurel sulfate (SLS) and propylene glycol are skin irritants often found in even the most luxurious product lines.
PARABENS are preservatives commonly listed as methylparaben, propylparaben, and butylparaben. Allergies, skin irritation, biochemical changes, neurotoxicity and endocrine disruption are symptoms linked to these ingredients.
SLS is a cleansing agent found in shampoos, facial and body cleansers, toothpastes and other foaming products. This ingredient is linked to skin irritation, developmental/organ system/reproductive toxicity and cancer.
PROPYLENE GLYCOL is an inexpensive, mass-produced petroleum derivitave often found in skin and haircare products, deodorants and toothpastes. Irritation, gastro-intestinal disturbances, nausea, headache, vomiting, and central nervous system depression are possbile side effects of long-term exposure.
Remember: Just because you find it at the local natural foods or luxury department store doesn't mean you don't have to check the label!
The contents of this blog, including text, graphics, images and other material, are for informational and educational purposes only and are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Please seek the counsel of an ALETRIS physician or other qualified health provider with any questions regarding a medical condition or treatment.
PARABENS are preservatives commonly listed as methylparaben, propylparaben, and butylparaben. Allergies, skin irritation, biochemical changes, neurotoxicity and endocrine disruption are symptoms linked to these ingredients.
SLS is a cleansing agent found in shampoos, facial and body cleansers, toothpastes and other foaming products. This ingredient is linked to skin irritation, developmental/organ system/reproductive toxicity and cancer.
PROPYLENE GLYCOL is an inexpensive, mass-produced petroleum derivitave often found in skin and haircare products, deodorants and toothpastes. Irritation, gastro-intestinal disturbances, nausea, headache, vomiting, and central nervous system depression are possbile side effects of long-term exposure.
Remember: Just because you find it at the local natural foods or luxury department store doesn't mean you don't have to check the label!
The contents of this blog, including text, graphics, images and other material, are for informational and educational purposes only and are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Please seek the counsel of an ALETRIS physician or other qualified health provider with any questions regarding a medical condition or treatment.
Labels: parabens, propylene glycol, skincare, sodium laurel sulfate
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