Lifestyle Toxins


The way a person lives contribute a big portion of the toxins found in his or her body. Smoking, alcohol, drugs, food additives and colorants, all create toxic deposits in the body cells, as does undigested organic matter. These types of toxins are mostly avoidable.

Acetone
this is also known as Dimethylketone, 2-Propanone, Beta-Ketopropane. When you inhale this in moderate to high amounts, even for a short time, it can result in entry of acetone into bloodstream where it is carried to all of the rest of your organs. What this can do is be a nose, throat, lung and eye irritant, headaches, confusion, increased pulse rate, effects on blood, nausea, vomiting and unconsciousness, and even a coma. This also shortens the menstrual cycle in women. The long term effects include kidney, liver and nerve damage, increased birth defects, metabolic changes and coma. This is commonly found in nail polish remover.

Acetaldehyde
this can be found in many nail care products like polish. It is commonly known to cause cancers in people.

Alpha Hydroxy Acid
this actually destroys skin cells and leaves skin more susceptible to damage from the environment, pollution and it causes skin cancer. This actually ends up aging skin whereas it advertises that it makes skin look and feel younger. Found in anti-aging facial creams and lotions.

Aluminum
this causes central nervous system damage and it has recently been linked to Alzheimers. Found in antiperspirant deodorants.

Ammonium Glycolate
this is what is called a photosensitizer and has the potential to increase risk of sunburn and skin cancer by intensifying UV exposures in deep skin layers. This can start an immune system response that includes itching, burning, scaling, hives, and blistering of skin. This can also alters the skinsf structure, allowing other chemicals to penetrate deeper into the skin, which will cause the amounts of other chemicals that reach the bloodstream to increase. Found in most body products like lotions etc.

Ammonium Persulfate
This is most often found in hair color and bleaching kits and can cause your immune system response that can include itching, burning, scaling, hives, and blistering of skin, lung problems and can start asthma attacks or other problems with the lungs and other airway passages. This is an immune system toxin, respiratory toxicant, skin or sense organ toxicant, that has been deemed toxic in one or more studie(s).

Aspartame
this is commonly found in sugar substitutes. People who are affected by this often report dizziness, headaches and even seizures. Scientists believe it can alter behavior due to altered brain function. Long term effects are still unknown. Found as a sweetener in foods and some body products, such as shaving gel and diet sodas.

Bentonite (Clay)
this can suffocate skin: does not allow CO2 out or O2 in. Traps toxins. Found in soaps, facial masks and cosmetics.

Benzoic / Benzyl / Benzene
this actually contains popular carcinogens, and an endocrine disruptor, which may cause birth defects. Found in shower gels, shampoos, bubble bath.

Bronopol
this substance may break down into formaldehyde, and it may form carcinogenic nitrosamines. This is found in many different body products.

Butylparaben
this substance poses a potential breast cancer risk and offers an endocrine disruptor which can cause infertility or development problem, as well as an increased risk for certain types of cancers, itching burning and blistering of skin. This is also found in body products.

Carboxymethylcellulose
This can usually be found in cosmetics, and human inhalation and could cause chemical pneumonitis.

Coal Tar Dyes
these can cause severe allergic reactions, asthma attacks, headaches, nausea, fatigue, lack of concentration, nervousness, increased risk of Hodgkinfs disease, non-Hodgkinfs lymphoma and multiple myeloma. You find this mostly in bubble bath, hair dye, dandruff shampoo, toothpaste and foods.

Cocamidopropyl Betaine
this stuff can cause, itching, burning and blistering of skin. It is synthesized from coconuts; this chemical is found in body products and may be labeled natural or organic.

Coumarin
this used to be the most active ingredient in rat poison. It is a carcinogenic ingredient that is used in the manufacturing of deodorants, shampoos, skin fresheners and everyday perfumes.

D&C Yellow 11
This substance is found in: Lip gloss, polish remover, nail polish, bath oil/salts/soak, body spray, mositurizer, lipstick, styling gel/lotion, bar soap, after sun products, cologne, nail treatment and eye products.

DEA: Diethanolamine
this is a chemical that is usually used as a wetting or thickening agent in shampoos, soaps, hairsprays and sunscreens, and it blocks absorption of the nutrient choline, which is essential to brain development in a fetus.

Ethylacrylate
This substance is found in some mascarafs and it is also suspect as a cause of cancer in people.

Hydroabietyl Alcohol
This substance is found in styling gel/lotions. It is considered unsafe for use in cosmetics.

NDEA
This forms when DEA reacts with nitrosating agents or the actual addition of nitrite as a preservative. Since it is impossible to trace, it is imperative to avoid all products containing DEA as it is a known carcinogen. Often used in cosmetics to adjust the pH, and used with many fatty acids to convert acid to salt.

TEA
This can cause allergic reactions including eye problems, dry hair and skin, and could be toxic if it is absorbed into the body over a long period of time. Repeated applications to the skin of DEA-based detergents resulted in a major increase in the incidence of liver and kidney cancer also. This chemical is mostly found in shampoos, skin cream, bubble bath, shaving gel, conditioner, and lotions.

Dibutyl phthalate (DBP)
This is a chemical that is used to keep nail polish from chipping, and it has been connected to long-term fertility issues in newborn boys.

Dimethicone
This is a silicone type of emollient which coats the skin and prevents toxins from getting out! It can also promote tumors and accumulate in the liver and lymph nodes. Found in lotions and creams.

Disodium EDTA
This is particularly harmful if it is swallowed or inhaled, and it causes irritation to skin, eyes and respiratory tract. Found in cosmetics.

Elastin
Suffocates skin by not allowing moisture in or out. Found in facial creams and body lotions.

Formaldehyde
this substance is actually a carcinogen and neurotoxin that can be fatal if it is swallowed, absorbed through skin, or inhaled. It can cause spasms, edema, chemical pneumonitis and is particularly hard on tissue of the mucous membrane, this chemical is found in many of the common nail care products that u find today. It is known to cause cancers in people. But it is not just relegated to nails stuff, it is also found in baby shampoo, bubble bath, deodorants, perfume, cologne, hair dye, mouthwash, toothpaste, and hair spray.

Fragrances (Synthetic)
Some perfumes out there today contain hundreds of toxic chemicals in them. Some, such as methylene chloride are carcinogenic. Some of these are so harmful to people that they cause brain damage or are neurotoxins.

Glycolic Acid
This is what is known as a penetration enhancer that actually alters your basic skin structure, and it allows the other chemicals to penetrate deeper into the skin, which will allow other harmful toxins to reach the bloodstream, skin or sense organs. It can cause itching, burning, scaling, hives, and blistering of skin. It is a toxicant, neurotoxin, kidney toxicant, gastrointestinal or liver toxicant that is found in creams, lotions, and cosmetics.

Hydroquinone
This is a severely toxic and very powerful chemical. It is found in skin lightening products and hair dyes, this chemical alters the skins natural structure inhibiting the production of Melanin. Without natural protection, the skin is more susceptible to skin cancer caused by sun exposure.

Hydroxymethylcellulose
This is used in cosmetics and inhalation could cause chemical pneumonitis.

Isobutylparaben
this poses a potential breast cancer risk. Itching, burning and blistering of skin. Found in body products.

Isopropyl Alcohol
This is moderately toxic chemical causing flushing, pulse rate decrease, blood pressure lowering, anesthesia, narcosis, headache, dizziness, mental depression, drowsiness, hallucinations, distorted perceptions, respiratory depression, nausea, vomiting and coma.

Kajoic Acid
this is a chemical that inhibits melanin production. It is used in skin lightening products, and it damages the skin and makes it more susceptible to cancer.

Kaolin (Clay)
Suffocates and weakens skin. Found in face powders and cosmetics.

Lacquer
this actually can cause eyelashes to fall out. Found in mascara.

Lanolin
While lanolin itself is good for the skin, it may contain carcinogenic pesticides such as DDT, lindane, dieldrin and other neurotoxins. This can cause rashes, and is found in body products.

Lye
this can dry and damage skin. Found in bars of soap.

Methylisothiazoline, or MIT
used frequently this causes neurological damage. Found in shampoo.

Mineral Oil
this additive clogs pores, locks in toxins, suffocates and dries skin and inhibits your skins natural oil production and increases dehydration. Causes testicular tumors in the fetus, deposits accumulate in the lymph nodes and prevent absorption of vitamin A from the intestines. This is found in blush, baby oil, lotions, foundation and creams.

PEG
This may contain ?-dioxane which is a possible carcinogen, estrogen mimic and endocrine disruptor. It can only be removed from a product through vacuum stripping during processing. This is often ound in foods and body products.

Petroleum
this actually suffocates skin and traps toxins in the body, clogs pores. It is found in lotions, skin creams, and body jelly.

Phthalates
this has been proven to cause damage to liver, lungs, kidneys and reproductive system, especially forming testes. This is also found in vinyl flooring, plastic wallpaper, and childrenfs toys. It actually accumulates in body. Found in perfume, hair spray, deodorant, nail polish, hair gel, mousse, body and hand lotion. It will not be listed on the label though.

Polyethylene Glycol /PEG
this is relatively toxic, and it is an eye irritant and possible carcinogen. Many glycols cause severe acidosis, central nervous system damage and congestion. Can cause convulsions, and even mutations. Found in cosmetics, body products, foods, lotions.

Polypropylene
this is a possible carcinogen. Found in lipstick, mascara, baby soap, eye shadow.

Polyquaternium-7
this substance may contain harmful impurities and even form toxic breakdown products that are linked to cancer or other significant health problems. It is found in body products.

Propylene Glycol
this actually causes kidney damage, liver abnormalities, inhibits skin cell growth, damages cell membranes causing rashes, surface damage and dry skin. It gets absorbed into blood stream and travels to all organs. Many glycols produce severe acidosis, central nervous system damage and congestion. This can actually can cause convulsions, mutations, and surface EEG changes. It is derived from petroleum products. Information about propylene glycol warns against contact with eyes, skin and clothing. It also says inhalation can cause irritation of nasal passages, ingestion can cause nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. It is found in shaving gel, lotions, shampoo, conditioners, foods, deodorant.

Propylparaben
this substance can cause a potential breast cancer risk and endocrine disruptor which affects and causes impaired fertility or development, and increased risk for certain cancers, itching burning and blistering of skin, gastrointestinal or liver toxicity hazard. It is poisonous and moderately toxic. Found in body products.

Quaternium-7, 15, 31, 60 etc.
This is very toxic, and causes skin rashes and allergic reactions. There is some proof that it can be related to multiple myeloma, non-Hodgkinfs lymphoma and other cancers. Found in body products.

Sodium Chloride
This is nothing more than table salt in it basic form. It causes eye irritation, some hair loss, and dry and itchy skin. Found in shampoo and is used as a thickener.

Sodium Hydroxymethylglycinate
this can be contaminated with or breaking down into chemicals linked to cancer or other significant health problems. It is most often found in facial moisturizer, facial cleanser, facial treatments, skin fading and lightening products, anti-aging products, eye makeup remover, concealer, makeup remover, around eye cream, acne treatment, shampoo, conditioner, styling lotion and gel, styling mousse and foam, hair spray, and even hair relaxer.

SLS (Sodium Lauryl Sulphate)
this substance basically builds up in heart, lungs, brain and liver from skin contact and may cause damage to them. It actually corrodes hair follicles and may cause hair to fall out. It also damages immune system. This is a detergent derived from coconut oil and may be labeled natural or even organic. Found in toothpaste, soap, shampoo, body wash, bubble bath, facial cleansers.

SLES (Sodium Laureth Sulfate)
Ether mixtures may contain carcinogenic nitrosamines. This may cause hair loss when it is applied to scalp. Found in shampoo, toothpaste, bubble bath, body wash, soap.

Talc
this is a cCarcinogenic when inhaled, may result in fallopian tube fibrosis. Found in blush, condoms, baby powder, feminine powders, foot and body powders.

Toluene
this is actually poisonous to humans. It causes hallucinations, bone marrow changes, may cause liver and kidney damage and birth defects, endocrine disruptor and potential carcinogen that has been linked to brain cancer. It irritates respiratory tract. Found in nail polish and cleaning products.

Triclosan
this substance is found in a lot of antibacterial soaps and toothpaste products, it can react with chlorine in the tap water to create Chloroform. This is a toxic chemical that can give you cancer. When you wash your hands with antibacterial soap that contains Triclosan, you are getting the fumes emitted from this chemical reaction.

Zinc Stearate
this is a carcinogen that is found in blush and powder foundation.



 


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