I made this cheat sheet up for myself and thought I should share it.
Product Name | Why they are added | Negative Possibilities 1 | Negative Possibilities 2 | Negative Possibilities 3 | Negative Possibilities 4 | Negative Possibilities 5 |
Butylated Hydroxyanisole | preservative | banned in European union as probable carcinogen | can cause loss of pigmentation | may impact thyroid levels | may impact reproductive development | may cause liver damage |
Cyclomethicon | ||||||
Diazolidinyl Urea | preservative | releases formaldehyde over time | ||||
Dibutyl Phthalate | often found in nail polish | |||||
diethanolmine (DEA) | emulsifying and foaming agent | FDA linked to cancer | ||||
Dimethicone | make products smoother | |||||
Dimethicone Copolyol | ||||||
Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate (DLS) | enhances absorption of lotion | FDA recommends not to use on children. She why would I want to use it? | ||||
DMDM Hydantoin | releases formaldehyde over time | |||||
Formaldehyde | often found in nail polish | |||||
Hydroquinone | bleaching agent | skin irritant | DNA damage | banned in many countries | ||
Imidazolidinyl Urea | preservative | releases formaldehyde over time | allergen | |||
Liquid Paraffin | sun sensitivity | |||||
Mineral oil. | sun sensitivity | |||||
Nanomaterials | nanoparticles are so small that they can penetrate cell walls, including organ tissues, once there, who knows? | |||||
Nanoparticles | nanoparticles are so small that they can penetrate cell walls, including organ tissues, once there, who knows? | |||||
Nanotechnology | nanoparticles are so small that they can penetrate cell walls, including organ tissues, once there, who knows? | |||||
Parabens | preservative | may imitate estrogen and disrupte endorcrine systems | may cause reproductive and dvevelopment problems | FDA cites a report by the Cosmetic Ingredient Review showing a connection between parabens and breast cancer. | ||
paraffin | ||||||
petrolatum | ||||||
Petroleum | sun sensitivity | |||||
Phthalates | “fragrance” | may affect development in children | ||||
Polyethylene Glycol (PEG) | cleanser | may increase risk of leukemia and uterine, breast and brain cancers | an common allergen | petroleum based | may be contiminated | |
Propylene Glycol | sun sensitivity | |||||
Propylene Glycol | petroleum product that may contain toxins that lead to kidney damage | |||||
Quaternium-15 | releases formaldehyde over time | |||||
Sodium Laureth Sulfate | ||||||
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate | strong skin irritant | possible hormone and endocrine disruptors | suspected carningen and gene mutagens | classified as a human and animal carcinogen by the EPA | ||
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) | bubbles! | common skin allergen | irritant | |||
Thimerosal | a preservative | derived from mercury | ||||
Toulene | often found in nail polish | |||||
triethanolamine (TEA) | emulsifying and foaming agent | FDA linked to cancer |