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August 21, 2022 4 min read
The number of toxic ingredients lurking in everyday skincare and beauty products is quite staggering. Understanding ingredients and what to avoid is a handy little superpower that allows you to make healthier choices for your skin and the environment.
Used as preservatives, research tells us we have big reasons to skip these nasties in skincare.
Paraben-related concerns include the possible disruption to the endocrine system, which can interfere with reproduction and trigger disturbances in the immune and nervous system function.
Parabens may also mimic estrogen which could increase the risk of breast cancer. Studies show they may affect healthy breast cells which could lead to abnormal, cancerous growth.
Add allergies and thyroid problems to the other health risks posed by parabens and it’s clear why we don’t want them in our skincare.
A family of industrial chemicals, phthalates can adversely influence the endocrine system and healthy functioning of multiple organs. Over time, research shows this influence can impact pregnancy, child growth and development, and reproductive systems in both young children and teens.
Research has also linked exposure to phthalates during adolescence to attention deficit disorder in teenagers. Not the kind of ingredients you or your family want to be rubbing into skin on the daily!
Scan the ingredients list of products like cleansers, body washes and soaps and you might spy triclosan.
Used as an antibacterial and antifungal agent, this ingredient is designed to kill bacteria on the skin but it may do more harm than good. Research shows exposure to the hormone-disrupting nature of triclosan could possibly contribute to the development of breast cancer.
It has also been linked to thyroid disruption and can lead to contact dermatitis or skin irritation.
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