Deadly Beauty Products In Your Bathroom

As shocking as this may sound, hair products and cosmetics are not required to be tested by the Food and Drug Administration. This means that millions of people are being exposed to harmful chemicals on a daily basis without even realizing it.

People have become accustomed to hearing about all of the things in their everyday lives that are known to cause cancer. Ignoring the problem is the worst possible thing a person can do. Instead, the public needs to inform themselves on what they are putting on their bodies.

Sodium Laureth Sulfate is one hazardous ingredient that is in the homes of millions of Americans. This chemical is used to make shampoos and soaps foam up. Research has shown that it causes irritation with repeated use, strips the skin of moisture, and can actually cause hair loss. There are other chemicals similar to this substance such as ammonium lauryl sulfate and sodium laureth sulfate. Sodium Laureth Sulfate has been listed as a possible carcinogen.

Another ingredient typical found in hair mousses, conditioners, make up, and lotions is called propylene glycol. This chemical breaks down cellular structure and breaks down proteins. This is the main ingredient found in antifreeze. The Environmental Protection Agency requires workers who handle this chemical wear gloves and goggles to protect themselves from this its toxic effects. It may cause brain, liver, and kidney problems with long term usage.

Formaldehyde, unfortunately, is more common in hair products than the public would like to believe. It is typically disguised with the names DMDM Hydantoin or Imidazolidinyl Urea. This ingredient has also but the subject of controversy in regards to the Brazilian Keratin Treatment. Formaldehyde is extremely irritating to the lungs, nose, eyes, and many other body parts. It is a known carcinogen and it can lower your immune system.

One type of ingredient that rarely ever raises an eyebrow are fragrances. While it may sound completely harmless do not be fooled. Fragrances can consist of thousands of chemicals used in order to get a specific scent. The shocking truth is that many of these chemicals are carcinogen and may be very potent. It is much better to just pick up their unscented counterparts when grocery shopping.

Daily make up wearers more than likely never think twice about what their cosmetics consist of, even though they are at the most risk. The daily exposure to chemicals in their cosmetics put them more at risk. A perfect example of this is Lead Acetate in cosmetics. This substance is another know carcinogen, a danger to the environment, causes birth defects, and can hinder fertility.

These are just a handful of examples of the toxic garbage being sold on a daily basis. The public has the right to know what they are really being sold. These deadly substances have no business being sold in everyday products. The only way to get these products off the store shelves is to inform as many people as possible and prevent them for being purchased. Then maybe manufactures will finally get the message.