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There are a multitude of chemicals in mainstream body care products, many of which are being absorbed into your body.

 

 

Here are some of the most harmful commonly found 

 

Parabens - Parabens possess estrogen-mimicking properties that are associated with increased risk of breast cancer. These chemicals are absorbed through the skin and have been identified in biopsy samples from breast tumor

 

 

Synthetic colors. - Synthetic colors are suspected to be a human carcinogen, a skin irritant and are linked to ADHD in children. The European Classification and Labeling considers it a human carcinogen and the European Union has banned it. Listed in ingredients as FD&C or D&C

 

 

Fragrance - This term was created to protect a company’s “secret formula.” But as the consumer you could be putting on a concoction that contains tons of chemicals that are hazardous to your health

 

 

Phthalates - They are known to be endocrine disruptors and have been linked to increased risk of breast cancer, early breast development in girls, and reproductive birth defects in males and females. Unfortunately, it is not disclosed on every product as it’s added to fragrances

 

Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) / Sodium laureth sulfate (SLES). - Major concern about SLS is its potential to interact and combine with other chemicals to form nitrosamines, a carcinogen. These combinations can lead to a host of other issues like kidney and respiratory damage

 

Propylene glycols - Classified as a skin irritant and penetrator. It has been associated with causing dermatitis as well as hives in humans — these sensitisation effects can be manifested at propylene glycol concentrations as low as 2 percent.