Ingredient |
Dangers |
Where found? |
| Coal Tar |
Carcinogen , Mutagen (genetic mutation), Skin irritation, Dermatitis, Acne, Eye damage. |
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Products for psoriasis and eczema: Exorex, Alphosyl Cream, Psoriasin Gel, X-Seb T Plus Shampoo, Ionil T Plus Shampoo, Neutrogena T/Gel Extra Strength |
| Formaldehyde |
Carcinogen , Skin reactions, Ear infections, Headaches, Depression, Asthma, Joint pain, Dizziness, Mental confusion, Nausea
Disorientation, Phlebitis, Fatigue, Vomiting, Sleep disturbances, Laryngitis |
Nail treatments :MAVALA Scientifique Nail Hardener
Released by formaldehyde-donating preservatives:
• Sodium hydroxymethylglycinate (Suttocide)
• Imidazolidinyl urea (Germall 115)
• Diazolidinyl urea (Germall II)
• Quaternium-15 |
2-bromo-2-nitropropane-1,3-diol (Bronopol) |
| Lead acetate |
Carcinogen , Teratogen (birth defects), Mutagen (genetic mutation), Neurotoxin (brain damage). |
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Men's hair colour restorer |
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Carcinogen , Dermatitis, Scalp dryness, Hair loss, Eye irritation, Organ damage. |
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Anti-dandruff shampoos : Head & Shoulders, Selsun Blue, Exsel Lotion Shampoo, Glo-Sel, Versel Lotion. |
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Birth defects/deformities, liver damage, impaired immunity, Kidney damage, Neurotoxin (brain damage), Reproductive toxin (infertility). |
Nail Polishes : L'Oréal, Maybelline, CoverGirl, Chanel, Christian Dior, Max Factor, Sally Hansen, Hard as Nails, Urban Decay. |
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| Petrolatum |
Carcinogen |
Vaseline: 7.1% of products on the market, including 15% of all lipstick and 40% of all baby lotions and oils. |
| Imidazolidinyl Urea and Diazolidinyl Urea |
May release formaldehyde (see above), skin irritation and contact dermatitis. Second most identified preservatives after parabens |
Baby shampoos, make-up, creams and fragrances |
| Parabens (methyl, propyl, butyl, ethyl) |
Carcinogen , specifically breast cancer as chemical acts like female hormone oestrogen. |
75 – 90% of cosmetics contain parabens |
| Toluene |
Mild anemia, liver damage, skin irritation and respiratory problems |
Used in nail polish |
Diethanolamine (DEA), Monoethanolamine (MEA), Triethanolamine (TEA) |
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Carcinogen |
Emulsifier (softening base) for most cosmetic products. Creams and lotions. |
