Chemistry of Cosmetics: 20 Chemicals in Personal Care Products
2023年7月19日 · Chemicals in personal care and makeup products have many uses, from preserving the product and adding fragrance, to providing sun protection and making the product feel smooth and silky. Read on to learn about why certain chemicals are used in your cosmetics.
Chemicals of Concern - Safe Cosmetics
Learn about the top ingredients and contaminants to avoid and the types of products they’re found in. A growing body of scientific evidence links the chemicals in this section to long-term health concerns like cancer and reproductive problems.
Toxic beauty - Harvard Health
2020年4月1日 · Personal care products contain numerous untested chemicals. Recent studies have linked hair dyes and straighteners to a higher risk of breast cancer. Women should consider what's in their products and, when possible, opt for safer alternatives.
The Toxic Twelve Chemicals and Contaminants in Cosmetics
Since 2009, 595 cosmetics manufacturers have reported using 88 chemicals, in more than 73,000 products, that have been linked to cancer, birth defects or reproductive harm. [1] Many of these chemicals should be banned from cosmetics, as proposed in California Assembly Bill 2762, the Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act.
16 Toxic Chemicals To Avoid In Cosmetics And Skincare
2022年1月21日 · From causing skin cancer to skin irritation, redness, acne and more, toxic chemicals in skincare and makeup are one of the worst enemies of your skin. This is why you need to know what exactly those harmful chemicals are and how they affect you.
The 14 Toxic Cosmetic Ingredients to Avoid (and How to Find …
2024年9月10日 · Diethanolamine (DEA), monoethanolamine (MEA), and triethanolamine (TEA) are ammonia compounds used as emulsifiers and foaming agents in cosmetics. Studies show links between ethanolamines and cancer in lab animals, organ and neural system toxicity, and skin irritation and inflammation.
Your guide to safer personal care products
EWG’s Skin Deep® database gives you practical solutions to protect yourself and your family from everyday exposures to chemicals in personal care products.
Businesses Chemicals to Avoid in Cosmetics | Red List
The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics (CSC) developed the Red List of Chemicals of Concern in Cosmetics to serve as a resource and tool to help brands, companies, and retailers reduce their use of toxic chemicals in the beauty and personal care products they make and sell.
Toxic chemicals in cosmetics and beauty products
We look at some of the toxic ingredients found in cosmetics and toiletries, and how to avoid them. There are thousands of ingredients used in personal care products, many of them have negative environmental impacts and health effects ranging from skin irritation to carcinogenicity. What toxic ingredients are found in cosmetics and toiletries?
20 Ingredients a Clean Cosmetic Chemist Would Avoid - Byrdie
2020年1月21日 · Studies show that parabens and phthalates are harmful, endocrine-disrupting chemicals commonly found in beauty products but that's just beginning. Thanks to a slow-evolving industry, it's up to you to decide what ingredients you want to steer clear of.