Common chemicals in your lotions!
- oneofakindcandles
- Feb 6, 2015
- 2 min read
Your delicate skin from the time you were born to this very moment has gone through changes from stress, changes in temperature and even chemicals in the products you are now using I bet you dont know what's all in even the most expensive skin care product or why its in there I'm willing to bet it isn't there to help your skin, because it's purpose is to extend the shelf life, not be kind to your skin.
Propylene glycol, propylene oxide, polyethylene glycol -- Listed on the FDA government website as a known carcinogen. This is a common ingredient in many moisturizers and lotions. It has also been connected with kidney and liver damage in scientific testing. Propylene glycol has also now been connected with common skin rashes and skin damage.
Sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium laureth sulfate -- A common ingredient in shampoos and liquid soaps. SLS may be the most dangerous ingredient used in personal care products. SLS is the active ingredient in garage floor cleaners, engine degreasers and industrial strength soaps. This is a very corrosive chemical used to clean industrial and greasy surfaces.
Mineral Oil, Petrolatum and Coal Tar -- Used in many moisturizing products. Mineral oil is a petroleum by-product that interferes with skin's ability to eliminate toxins. Because of this it promotes acne and other skin disorders. Mineral oil has also been associated with premature aging. Any product that contains mineral oil may be contaminated with cancer causing Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons.
Ceteareths - Potentially contaminated with impurities linked to cancer and other significant health concerns. Classified as a Penetration Enhancer (not good in lotion) which alters the skin structure allowing chemicals to penetrate deeper into the skin, increasing the amount of toxins that reach the bloodstream. This is not a good chemical to have in a lotion full of toxins. Also, based on the limited data on Ceteareths and the extensive data on chemically related ingredients, these ingredients should not be used on damaged skin. Much more studies need to be conducted on this ingredient before we use it any further.
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