These are the findings From the Personal Care Safety Assessment Program.
An astounding one-third of all the products assessed contained at least one ingredient that fell under the classification of human carcinogen ( cause cancer)
71% of the hair dye products evaluated had carcinogenic coal tar as part of their ingredients Almost 70% of the products reviewed were found to have ingredients that could be tainted with impurities related to cancer and other health complications
54% of the products violated the safety recommendations proposed by the self-regulating Cosmetic Ingredient Review Board.
FRAGRANCE: The word “fragrance” or “parfum” on the product label represents an undisclosed mixture of various scent chemicals andingredients used as fragrance dispersants such as diethyl phthalate. Fragrance mixes have been associated with allergies,
dermatitis, respiratory distress and potential effects on the reproductive system.
Other Names Used: PARFUM
Other Names Used: PARFUM
RETINYL PALMITATE: (VITAMIN A PALMITATE): Retinyl palmitate is an ingredient composed of palmitic acid and retinol (Vitamin A). When
exposed to UV light, retinol compounds break down and produce toxic free radicals that can damage DNA and cause gene mutations, a precursor to cancer. Recently available data from an FDA study indicate that retinyl palmitate, when applied to the skin in the
presence of sunlight, may speed the development of skin tumors and lesions. FDA also raised a concern that extensive, daily skin application of vitamin A creams may build up in the woman’s body a high enough level of Vitamin A that may be toxic to the
developing fetus.
Other Names Used: RETINYL PALMITATE, AXEROPHTHOL PALMITATE; RETINOL, HEXADECANOATE; RETINOL PALMITATE; VITAMIN A PALMITATE;HEXADECANOATE RETINOL; AQUASOL A; AROVIT; OPTOVIT-A; RETINOL PALMITATE; VITAMIN A PALMITATE
Other Names Used: RETINYL PALMITATE, AXEROPHTHOL PALMITATE; RETINOL, HEXADECANOATE; RETINOL PALMITATE; VITAMIN A PALMITATE;HEXADECANOATE RETINOL; AQUASOL A; AROVIT; OPTOVIT-A; RETINOL PALMITATE; VITAMIN A PALMITATE
OXYBENZONE: Oxybenzone is a sunscreen ingredient associated with photoallergic reactions. This chemical absorbs through the skin in significant amounts. It contaminates the bodies of 97% of Americans according to Centers for Disease Control research.
Other Names Used:BENZOPHENONE-3, 2-BENZOYL-5-METHOXYPHENOL; 2-HYDROXY-4-METHOXYBENZOPHENONE; (2-HYDROXY-4-METHOXYPHENYL)
Other Names Used:BENZOPHENONE-3, 2-BENZOYL-5-METHOXYPHENOL; 2-HYDROXY-4-METHOXYBENZOPHENONE; (2-HYDROXY-4-METHOXYPHENYL)
PHENYLMETHANONE; METHANONE, (2-HYDROXY-4-METHOXYPHENYL) PHENYL-; (2-HYDROXY-4-METHOXYPHENYL) PHENYL- METHANONE; OXYBENZONE(BENZOPHENONE-3) ; OXYBENZONE 6; METHANONE, (2HYDROXY4METHOXYPHENYL) PHENYL; B3; DURASCREEN; SOLAQUIN
METHYLPARABEN: Methylparaben is in the paraben family of preservatives used by the food, pharmaceutical, and personal care productindustries. Parabens mimic estrogen and can act as potential hormone (endocrine) system disruptors.
Other Names Used: BENZOIC ACID, 4-HYDROXY-, METHYL ESTER; P-CARBOMRYHOXYPHENOL; 4-HYDROXYBENZOIC ACID, METHYL ESTER;P-METHOXYCARBONYLPHENOL; METHYL 4-HYDROXYBENZOATE; METHYL P-HYDROXYBENZOATE; METHYL PARAHYDROXYBENZOATE; BENZOIC ACID, 4-HYDROXY-,METHYL ESTER, POTASSIUM SALT; 4-HYDROXYBENZOIC ACID, METHYL ESTER, POTASSIUM SALT; METHYL P-HYDROXYBENZOATE POTASSIUM SALT;
Other Names Used: BENZOIC ACID, 4-HYDROXY-, METHYL ESTER; P-CARBOMRYHOXYPHENOL; 4-HYDROXYBENZOIC ACID, METHYL ESTER;P-METHOXYCARBONYLPHENOL; METHYL 4-HYDROXYBENZOATE; METHYL P-HYDROXYBENZOATE; METHYL PARAHYDROXYBENZOATE; BENZOIC ACID, 4-HYDROXY-,METHYL ESTER, POTASSIUM SALT; 4-HYDROXYBENZOIC ACID, METHYL ESTER, POTASSIUM SALT; METHYL P-HYDROXYBENZOATE POTASSIUM SALT;
METHYLPARABEN, POTASSIUM SALT
BUTYLPARABEN: Butylparaben is in the paraben family of preservatives used by the food, pharmaceutical, and personal care productindustries. Parabens mimic estrogen and can act as potential hormone (endocrine) system disruptors.
Other Names Used: BENZOIC ACID, 4-HYDROXY-, BUTYL ESTER; BUTYL 4-HYDROXYBENZOATE; BUTYL P-HYDROXYBENZOATE; BUTYL P-HYDROXY BENZOATE;BUTYL PARAHYDROXYBENZOATE; PARAHYDROXYBENZOATE ESTER; BUTYLPARABEN, POTASSIUM SALT; BENZOIC ACID, 4-HYDROXY-, BUTYL ESTER, SODIUMSALT; BUTYLPARABEN, SODIUM SALT; 4-HYDROXYBENZOIC ACID, BUTYL ESTER, SODIUM SALT; BUTYL ESTER BENZOIC ACID
Other Names Used: BENZOIC ACID, 4-HYDROXY-, BUTYL ESTER; BUTYL 4-HYDROXYBENZOATE; BUTYL P-HYDROXYBENZOATE; BUTYL P-HYDROXY BENZOATE;BUTYL PARAHYDROXYBENZOATE; PARAHYDROXYBENZOATE ESTER; BUTYLPARABEN, POTASSIUM SALT; BENZOIC ACID, 4-HYDROXY-, BUTYL ESTER, SODIUMSALT; BUTYLPARABEN, SODIUM SALT; 4-HYDROXYBENZOIC ACID, BUTYL ESTER, SODIUM SALT; BUTYL ESTER BENZOIC ACID