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Monday, December 12, 2011

Ingredients to Avoid


The Complete List:

Aluminum (8-9
Sulfates (1-2)
Parabens (3-5)
Silicones (3)
CMBP (5)
Propylene Glycol (3), Glycol
Petroleum (7)
Paraffin Wax (1)
Imidazolidinyl Urea, Diazolidinyl Urea (5) – trade names Germall II and Germall 115.
Cetrimonium Chloride + Bromide, Bromide (3)
Stearalkonium Chloride (1)
Formaldehyde (10)
PVP/VA Copolymer
TEA (5), DEA (7), MEA (6)
(Diethanolamine) (triethanolamine), (Cocamide DEA)
EDTA - Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (0)
Phthalates
Lanolin (4)
Talc (2)
Phenoxyethanol (3-4)
Sodium Fluoride (6)
Hydroquinone (10)
Coal tar dyes (10)
Synthetic dyes,
Synthetic fragrances
Alcohol


MY VIDEO OUTLINE with SOME details about each ingredient:
Aluminum (8-9) - a metal, can lead to Alzheimer's, breast cancer & lung disease
Sulfates (1-2)
Parabens (3-5) - carcinogenic
Silicones (3) - Coats hair
Cocamidopropyl betaine (5) - Lathering agent (surfactant)
Propylene Glycol (3), Glycol
It has been known to cause allergic reactions, hives and eczema. When you see PEG (polyethylene glycol) or PPG (polypropylene glycol) on labels, beware - these are related synthetics
Petroleum (7) – mineral oil jelly.
Mineral oil causes a lot of problems when used on the skin photosensitivity (i.e., promotes sun damage), and it tends to interfere with the body's own natural moisturizing mechanism, leading to dry skin and chapping.
Paraffin Wax (1)
Imidazolidinyl Urea, Diazolidinyl Urea (5) – trade names Germall II and Germall 115. Most common preservatives after parabens
-Preservatives
-Formaldehyde Releaser
Cetrimonium Chloride + Bromide, Bromide (3)
-Conditioning agent
Chloride = MORE water soluble
Stearalkonium Chloride (1) – Used in hair conditioners and creams. Found in fabric softener.
Formaldehyde (10)
-Colorless odorless gas
-Carcinogenic
plywood, particle board, cabinets, wall paneling, shelves, and counter tops, dyes, textiles, plastics, paper products, fertilizer, and cosmetics.
PVP/VA Copolymer
-Petroleum derived
-Hair spray and hair gel
TEA (5), DEA (7), MEA (6)
(Diethanolamine) (triethanolamine), (Cocamide DEA)
EDTA - Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (0)
- Found in bleach and foaming agents in detergents
Phthalates -
Pthalates are used to keep fragrance chemicals in solution. They are found in almost all fragrances.
-Toys, plastics – “plasticizers”, make plastic more flexible
Lanolin (4) – Good for chapped skin. yellow waxy substance secreted by the sebaceous glands of wool-bearing animals
It may contain carcinogenic pesticides such as DDT, lindane, dieldrin and other neurotoxins. can cause rashes. found in body products.
Talc (2)
Clogs pores
Linked to lung cancer
Phenoxyethanol (3-4)
-Preservative
Sodium Fluoride (6)
is a toxin with a poison rating higher than lead.
Hydroquinone (10)
Bleach
-Speads up again
Coal tar dyes (10)
-COLOR of the product
Synthetic dyes, synthetic fragrances
-Most red dyes, carmine – crushed beetles
Alcohol
NUMBERS
Hair Dye – tints of nature not even good