Chemical Substances in Hair Cosmetics
Everyone knows that our skin is our biggest body. There are pores on the skin, through which all substances penetrate. All - those that we purposefully use on a regular day (creams, soaps, hair cosmetics) to household cleaning products. Some synthetically produced components cannot be flushed out of our body, but instead settle in tissues and organs - and thus cause various discomforts.
Carcinogens, toxins or pesticides, which are unfortunately found in most cosmetic products these days, are dangerous for the body. And I want to show you which arches are good to avoid.
More and more we meet cosmetics with the label "bio, vegan, natural", but not every cosmetic that looks natural is actually natural >. I created the unique natural cosmetics Andreine, which does not contain anything synthetic. Because I know they could cause serious health problems - and there are already enough of them in commercial cosmetics. Therefore, I have chosen the best-known and most preferred cheap substitutes for natural active ingredients and I believe that everyone will start paying more attention to the back labels of products.
Parabens – preservatives
They disrupt the hormonal system, promote the formation of cancer cells, infertility, disrupt the development of the fetus.
They are labeled: methyl, ethyl, benzyl, propyl, butyl, isobutyl, isopropyl E214, E126 and others with the ending - paraben
DEA / TEA / MEA - amines - emulsifiers and coagulants
Carcinogenic substances that can cause fertility and immune system disorders or allergic reactions.
They are labeled: DEA, TEA, MEA, triethanolamine, diethanolamine, cocamide DEA, cocamide MEA, DEA-cetyl phosphate, DEA oleth-3 phosphate, lauramide DEA, linoleamide MEA, myristamide DEA, oleamide DEA, stearamide MEA, TEA-lauryl sulfate.
Silicones - polysiloxanes
They disrupt the hormonal system, disrupt the development of the fetus, dehydrate the skin, clog pores and lead to excessive oiliness of the skin. They cover the hair and thus form an impermeable film through which no nutrition can get into the hair. They clog hair roots and can cause hair loss
They are indicated: -thicone, -icone, -siloxane, -silane, -thiconol, (D4), (D5).
Sodium lauryl (ether) sulfate (SLS, SLES) - washing surfactants, foaming agents
They disrupt the immune system, excessively dry the scalp, cause dermatitis, allergic reactions, eczema, itching or redness of the skin, irritate the mucous membrane and eyes.
They are labeled: Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS), Sodium laureth sulfate (SLES), ammonium lauryl sulfate, ammonium laureth sulfate, TEA lauryl sulfate, TEA laureth sulfate.
Parfum / Fragrance – fragrance or chemicals phthalates
They can cause allergic reactions, asthma, headaches, dermatitis; they irritate and dry the skin.
They are labeled: perfume, fragrance, perfume aroma, perfume.
Phthalates:
They damage the liver, lungs and kidneys, disrupt the hormonal system, and support the formation of cancer cells.
They are labeled: phthalate, DEP, DBP, DEHP, fragrance.
Mineral Oil - mineral oil / paraffinum liquidum (oil substitute)
It clogs the pores, causes eczema, causes accumulation of oil components in the liver, retains toxins in the body.
They are labeled: Paraffin Oil, Mineral Oil, White Petrolatum, Petrolatum, light mineral oil, vaseline, paraffinum perliquidum, liquid.
Ethoxylated surfactants / 1,4 dioxane - surfactants, petroleum derivative
Carcinogenic substances causing fertility and immune system disorders, allergic reactions, petroleum derivative, liver damage.
They are labeled: PEG, - xynol, ceteareth, oleth, -eth, hidden name Sodium laureth sulfate.
Paraphenylenediamine (PPD) - anilyne derivative
It causes allergic reactions, causes dry and cracked skin, irritates the mucous membrane and eyes, causes asthma attacks, dermatitis, itching.
They are labeled: PPD, p-Phenylenediamine, 1,4-phenylenediamine, benzene-1,4-diamine, para-phenylenediamine, Paraphenylenediamine, p-phenylenediamine, 4-aminoaniline.
GLYCOLS-PEG-100 Hydrogenated castor oil
Castor oil derivative, stabilizer, have carcinogenic effects, cause dermatitis, cracking or itching of the skin, eczema, impair liver and kidney function.
They are designated as: propylene glycol, PG, PEG, ethylene glycol, EG , PEG-100 Hydrogenated castor oil.