Questionable chemicals
 Which of unpronounceable ingredients in the composition of cosmetic products are causing damage to our health? We want to clarify this issue and to identify some non-toxic line.

A recent survey revealed the true scale of concerns about chemicals in cosmetics and toiletries products in everyday life. A survey conducted by Neal's Yard Remedies in response to the Channel 4 program, «Beauty Addicts: How Toxic are You? "I opened the main consumer confusion in respect of cosmetic brands, and showed that 99% of consumers want clear information.

As surprising as it may sound, but the average woman uses 12 beauty products every day and does about 175 chemicals on her body. Most products contain a long list of ingredients, many of which have unpronounceable names - and all the more puzzling, for whatever reason or merit in them, they are.

According to INCI (International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients), it is necessary that each component of the product had its name.

'The names of even natural ingredients taken INCI, often look horribly, making the name of conventional components like foreign unintelligible words. Most natural brands, including A'kin, were placed conventional components familiar names in square brackets, not far from the standard names INCI.

With the approval of the European Union, almost all cosmetic products are safe, but there is an undeniable link in the presence of questionable chemicals that cause allergic reactions, skin immunity and even cancer.

Once it has been suggested that if a cosmetic is not absorbed into the skin, it is as a means to question. However, we now know that the skin absorbs everything Products placed on it. All the ingredients to penetrate and are absorbed into the deeper layers of the skin, but some may be toxic to man and his body.
Plus, the cosmetic products are designed to remain effective for several years, and therefore contain a large number of preservatives. So what the ingredients are often called "negative character" should be avoided?

Propylene glycol
This moisturizer component and the solvent to be used in cosmetic products, hair products, antiperspirants, aftershave lotions and dentifrices. This is also the main element of antifreeze and brake fluids - it is no wonder that he is the strongest agent of allergic reactions.

Sodium lauryl / laureth sulphate
This solid ingredient found in toothpaste and shampoo, not to mention the personal cleansing products. At a concentration of only 2 - 5%, it can cause skin irritation and inflammation, and, according to some reports, can cause eye disorders, skin rashes, dandruff and allergic reactions. Of the funds that do not contain this component, you can try Alterna and Daniel Galvin Junior.

Formaldehyde (formaldehyde)
Formaldehyde is most often found in bath foams, shampoos, moisturizing lotions and many other facilities. However, this powerful chemical known as carcinogenic and toxic toxic substance. He readily penetrates the skin and can cause serious health problems.

Parabens
There have been suggestions that parabens - a type of preservatives - may cause hormonal disorders and even breast cancer. However, it was proved that the involvement parabens contained in deodorants was unfounded. Therefore, the cosmetic properties of their world were overvalued and are now considered safe enough. From free from parabens brands can try Trilogy.

Mineral oil (mineral oil)
Mineral oils are often added to the various body lotions (baby oil - it is 100% mineral oil). They create a layer on the skin like plastic shell, so the skin hardly able to breathe and get rid of toxins. A similar promotion accumulation of toxins can cause premature aging of the skin, acne and other skin concerns.

Petrolatum (vazilin)
This cheap mineral oil jelly. It can be allergenic, poorly absorbed and clog pores. Moreover, petrolatum hinders access of oxygen to the skin and can cause skin photosensitivity and cracks.

Organic brands

Organic Pharmacy
Organic Pharmacy - dedicated to health and beauty brand that uses only organic components aimed at the offer only the best products that do not contain toxic ingredients. They are marked by the Pharmaceutical Society of The Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain.

Ren
Ren - experts in the "clean" products that help achieve and maintain a healthy skin. Their products are clinically approved and do not contain skin irritants such as synthetic flavors, propylene glycol, mineral oil, sulfates, synthetic dyes, animal ingredients and parabens.

Nude
Nude not contain harmful chemicals, and prevents the absorption of skin components such as parabens, sulfates, propylene glycol, PEGs, TEA, DEA, mineral oils, silicone and potential carcinogens. The products contain only organic ingredients that support healthy and beautiful appearance of the skin.

Bare Escentuals
Bare Escentuals - mineral cosmetics brand number one, aimed at improving the condition of the skin. Foundation cream, for example, is 100% of the pure minerals without the addition of preservatives, irritants, binders and other harmful components. According to the company, their cosmetics "so pure you can even sleep in it."