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Check the skin care products you are using for these no no ingredients
FROM: http://ezinearticles.com/?Top-9-Most-Wanted-Harmful-Facial-Skin-Care-Assassins&id=1951287 which lists: >>>>>>>>
1. Alcohols (propyl, isopropyl, alcohol denat./SD-alcohol) - They dehydrate your skin in the long term and cause blemishes. >>>>>>>>
2. Parabens (methy, butyl, ethyl, propyl) - They are toxic and will result in skin allergies. >>>>>>>>
3. Fragrance - It irritates the skin and causes headaches and lung problems. >>>>>>>>
4. Mineral Oil - It causes skin irritations by clogging up the pores. Prolonged use may lead to cancer. >>>>>>>>
5. Glycerin - It draws moisture from the lower layers of the skin, causing the lower layers to become dry. This happens easily if the humidity of the air is under 65%. >>>>>>>>
6. Propylene Glycol - It causes irritations to the eyes and skin. Prolonged use may lead to 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 to breathe. >>>>>>>>
9. Synthetic colourings (FD&C Red No. 6, CI 14700/RED 4) - They are carcinogens which affect nerve transmission in the brain, causing genetic damage. >>>>>>>> throw products with these ingredients out if you want to do good for your skin
May 03, 2010
--->> http://www.skinpick.com/node/941 <<--- has some inside information about cosmetics that should be read .... always be vigilant about what you put on your skin ...