Don’t let your beauty be killed by silent and deadly skin care products! There is so much controversy about facial skin care products that contain harmful chemicals that will harm our skin and even internal organs.
Are you aware of the ingredients that famous brands and companies use to produce products like cleansers, toners, moisturizers, serums, and sunscreens, etc.? We use facial products because we want to care for and protect our face. However, without any knowledge of the harmful ingredients, we are actually risking our healthy skin.
Most of us could have read painfully long lists of harmful chemicals and been reminded to be careful around them. But many times, we don’t remember them, right? As such, I have compiled a list of dangerous chemicals commonly found in many facial skin care products.
Without the hassle of memorizing a long list of long and complicated chemical names, you can simply observe if the chemicals are used to produce your skin care products.
1. Alcohols (propyl, isopropyl, denatured alcohol/SD-alcohol)
They dehydrate your skin in the long run and cause blemishes.
2. Parabens (methyl, butyl, ethyl, propyl)
They are toxic and will cause skin allergies.
3. Fragrance
It irritates the skin and causes headaches and lung problems.
4. Mineral oil
It causes skin irritations by clogging the pores. Prolonged use can cause cancer.
5. Glycerin
It draws moisture from the lower layers of the skin, making the lower layers dry. This easily happens if the air humidity is below 65%.
6. Propylene glycol
Causes eye and skin irritation. Long-term use can cause liver abnormalities and kidney damage.
7. Triethanolamine (TEA)
It causes allergies, irritates the eyes and dries out the skin.
8. Silicone emollients (dimethicone, cyclomethicone)
They clog the pores and prevent the skin from breathing.
9. Synthetic dyes (FD&C Red No. 6, CI 14700/RED 4)
They are carcinogens that affect nerve transmission in the brain, causing genetic damage. So look up your skincare products, check the ingredients, and decide whether or not to use them.