Shampoo manufacturers make many promises such as getting rid of greasy hair, giving hair shine, thickening it and overall making your hair more beautiful. But what the manufacturers aren’t going to tell you is that the ingredients and chemicals used to make some of these shampoos can be dangerous.
List of TOXIC INGREDIENTS found in the vast majority of Personal Care Products on the market, and why they should be avoided. Before you buy, READ THE LABELS!
Diethanolamine (DEA): A foaming agent widely used in personal care products such as shampoos, hair dyes, and bath products. These products generally contain 1 to 5 percent DEA or DEA-related ingredients. DEA can also be found in some pesticide formulations, as a so-called inert ingredient.
This agent comes from coconuts and is found in over 600 home
and personal care products. Belonging to a class of chemicals known as
alkanolamines (which includes monoethanolamine and triethanolamine or
TEA), DEA has been linked with kidney, liver, and other organ damage
according to several government-funded research studies, and has been
proven to cause cancer in rats when applied to the skin. According to a
1995 study funded by the National Institute of Environmental Health
Sciences, DEA has low acute toxicity but significant cumulative
toxicity. This is because it cannot be easily excreted from the body but
instead builds up in the fatty tissues of the liver, brain, kidneys,
and spleen with repeated oral and dermal exposure. As DEA collects in
the tissues, it spurs an accumulation of abnormal phospholipids that can
lead to mounting tissue and nerve damage and premature death.
Formeldahyde donors: Formaldehyde, most commonly associated with embalming fluid, is a known carcinogen. Its highly toxic nature makes it an effective preservative in cosmetics, too. While it's not typically listed in an ingredients list on its own, a number of preservatives work by slowly releasing a steady stream of formaldehyde in to the product. Common cosmetic formaldehyde donors include: DMDM Hydantoin, Tetrasodium EDTA, Diazolidnyl Urea, Urea, Imidazolidinyl urea The presence of formaldehyde and its donors are also known to cause skin reactions in sensitive individuals, can create and aggravate sensitivity, and can affect the lymph nodes. Many times, companies jump on the "paraben-free" bandwagon, but substitute the parabens with formaldehyde donors. Always read the ingredients label.
Parabens: Powerful in tiny amounts; new concerns they are hormone mimics (see Laureth’s, PEG’s) unless vacuum stripped. Neways, for 20 years, is one of few companies in the world to vacuum strip away impurities- which can also occur in organic products-- without adding harmful solvents. Never should be in 1st half of formula. These common alternatives to parabens release carcinogenic Formaldehyde: quaternium 15, diazolidinyl urea, imidazolidinyl urea\, dmdm hydantoin, sodium hydroxy methyl glycinate, benzyl alcohol, 2-bromo-2-nitropane-1, 3-diol
Phthalates: Found in many plastics as well as cosmetics and personal care products. A endocrine-disrupting chemical, some of them are also xenoestrogens, but many work in a different way as “anti-androgens” that interfere with male hormones. Exposure to phthalates during pregnancy is linked to development defects in male children, but they may also play a role in breast cancer. Some have been shown to increase proliferation of breast cancer cells in lab experiments.
Polyethylene glycol (PEG): PEG compounds often contain small amounts of ethylene oxide. According to experimental results reported on in the National Toxicology Program's Eighth Annual Report on Carcinogens, ethylene oxide increases the incidences of uterine and breast cancers and of leukemia and brain cancer. According to the International Agency for Research on Cancer Working Group, occupational exposure to ethylene oxide during its production, processing, or clinical use has been related to an increased incidence of leukemia. Other cancers related to potential ethylene oxide exposure include esophageal cancer, stomach cancer, pancreatic cancer, bladder cancer, brain and central nervous system cancer, neoplasms of lymphatic and hematopoietic tissue, and Hodgkin's disease.
Proplyelene glycol: One of the most chemicals used in cosmetics and personal care products, creams, lotions, shampoo, conditioners, moisturizers, cleansers, hair products, perfume, shaving cream, toothpaste, body spray, bath oil, bubble bath, mascara, antiperspirant, deodorant, lip gloss etc. and also used in antifreeze and de-icing, solutions for cars, boats, aircraft, solvents for paints, plastics, laundry detergent. Is a skin sensitizer, causes irritation of nasal and respiratory passages and if ingested can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, itching, burning, scaling, hives, blistering of the skin, alters skin structure, allows other chemicals to penetrate deeper into the skin, increasing the amounts of other chemicals that reach the bloodstream, contact dermatitis. Research has shown to be mutagenic and can cause cardiac arrest, degreases the skin. Japanese studies have shown that it can damage cell DNA (genetic code), toxic.
Sodium laureth sulfate (SLES): Chemical name sodium lauryl “ether” sulphate. An ether chain is added to SLS, used as premium agent in cleansers, conditioners and shampoo. It is very inexpensive, but thickens when salt is added in the formula and produces high level of foam. Also used as wetting agent in the textile industry. Irritates skin and scalp and creates itching, may cause hair loss. May be contaminated with the volatile carcinogens ethylene oxide and dioxane; estrogen mimic & endocrine disruptor contributes to cancer, prostate, fertility and reproductive problems. Affects fetus & sex organs.
Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS): Another chemical that you will find in as many cosmetics and personal care products as propylene glycol. The key ingredient to this foaming facial washer is a detergent that started as an industrial degreaseant and garage floor cleaner. When applied to the human skin it has the effect of stripping off the oil layer and is irritating and eroding the skin, leaving it rough and pitted. Is used as a lathering agent, corrodes hair follicle and impedes hair growth, penetrates your eyes, brain, liver and remains there for a long time. Degenerates cell membranes and can change the genetic information (mutagenic) in cells and damage the immune system. May cause blindness and lead to cataracts, retards the healing process. Enhances the allergic response to other toxins and allergens and can react with other toxic ingredients to form cancer-causing nitrosamines. The U.S. government has warned manufacturers of unacceptable levels of dioxin formation in some products containing this ingredient. May cause hair thinning; Builds up in the heart, liver, lungs, brain. Contributes to cataracts & improper eye development in children under 6.
Toulene: Used as a solvent and chemical intermediate, when inhaled causes sore throat, dizziness, drowsiness, headache, nausea, unconsciousness, abdominal pain, skin allergy, irritating nose, mouth, repeated exposure may cause liver, kidney and brain damage, death may occur, possible risk of harm to unborn child, harmful, highly flammable, toxic.
Triethanolamine (TEA): Synthetic emulsifier, highly toxic, over 40% of cosmetics containing it, have been found to be contaminated with nitrosamines, which are potent carcinogens, harmful if swallowed, irritant corrosive and serious damage eyes, avoid skin and eye contact, used also a pH adjuster, avoid breathing vapors if generated. Caused liver & kidney cancer in animal studies.
Artificial Colors: Questionable carcinogen & excito-toxin. (FD&C’s are all synthetic)
Formeldahyde donors: Formaldehyde, most commonly associated with embalming fluid, is a known carcinogen. Its highly toxic nature makes it an effective preservative in cosmetics, too. While it's not typically listed in an ingredients list on its own, a number of preservatives work by slowly releasing a steady stream of formaldehyde in to the product. Common cosmetic formaldehyde donors include: DMDM Hydantoin, Tetrasodium EDTA, Diazolidnyl Urea, Urea, Imidazolidinyl urea The presence of formaldehyde and its donors are also known to cause skin reactions in sensitive individuals, can create and aggravate sensitivity, and can affect the lymph nodes. Many times, companies jump on the "paraben-free" bandwagon, but substitute the parabens with formaldehyde donors. Always read the ingredients label.
Parabens: Powerful in tiny amounts; new concerns they are hormone mimics (see Laureth’s, PEG’s) unless vacuum stripped. Neways, for 20 years, is one of few companies in the world to vacuum strip away impurities- which can also occur in organic products-- without adding harmful solvents. Never should be in 1st half of formula. These common alternatives to parabens release carcinogenic Formaldehyde: quaternium 15, diazolidinyl urea, imidazolidinyl urea\, dmdm hydantoin, sodium hydroxy methyl glycinate, benzyl alcohol, 2-bromo-2-nitropane-1, 3-diol
Phthalates: Found in many plastics as well as cosmetics and personal care products. A endocrine-disrupting chemical, some of them are also xenoestrogens, but many work in a different way as “anti-androgens” that interfere with male hormones. Exposure to phthalates during pregnancy is linked to development defects in male children, but they may also play a role in breast cancer. Some have been shown to increase proliferation of breast cancer cells in lab experiments.
Polyethylene glycol (PEG): PEG compounds often contain small amounts of ethylene oxide. According to experimental results reported on in the National Toxicology Program's Eighth Annual Report on Carcinogens, ethylene oxide increases the incidences of uterine and breast cancers and of leukemia and brain cancer. According to the International Agency for Research on Cancer Working Group, occupational exposure to ethylene oxide during its production, processing, or clinical use has been related to an increased incidence of leukemia. Other cancers related to potential ethylene oxide exposure include esophageal cancer, stomach cancer, pancreatic cancer, bladder cancer, brain and central nervous system cancer, neoplasms of lymphatic and hematopoietic tissue, and Hodgkin's disease.
Proplyelene glycol: One of the most chemicals used in cosmetics and personal care products, creams, lotions, shampoo, conditioners, moisturizers, cleansers, hair products, perfume, shaving cream, toothpaste, body spray, bath oil, bubble bath, mascara, antiperspirant, deodorant, lip gloss etc. and also used in antifreeze and de-icing, solutions for cars, boats, aircraft, solvents for paints, plastics, laundry detergent. Is a skin sensitizer, causes irritation of nasal and respiratory passages and if ingested can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, itching, burning, scaling, hives, blistering of the skin, alters skin structure, allows other chemicals to penetrate deeper into the skin, increasing the amounts of other chemicals that reach the bloodstream, contact dermatitis. Research has shown to be mutagenic and can cause cardiac arrest, degreases the skin. Japanese studies have shown that it can damage cell DNA (genetic code), toxic.
Sodium laureth sulfate (SLES): Chemical name sodium lauryl “ether” sulphate. An ether chain is added to SLS, used as premium agent in cleansers, conditioners and shampoo. It is very inexpensive, but thickens when salt is added in the formula and produces high level of foam. Also used as wetting agent in the textile industry. Irritates skin and scalp and creates itching, may cause hair loss. May be contaminated with the volatile carcinogens ethylene oxide and dioxane; estrogen mimic & endocrine disruptor contributes to cancer, prostate, fertility and reproductive problems. Affects fetus & sex organs.
Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS): Another chemical that you will find in as many cosmetics and personal care products as propylene glycol. The key ingredient to this foaming facial washer is a detergent that started as an industrial degreaseant and garage floor cleaner. When applied to the human skin it has the effect of stripping off the oil layer and is irritating and eroding the skin, leaving it rough and pitted. Is used as a lathering agent, corrodes hair follicle and impedes hair growth, penetrates your eyes, brain, liver and remains there for a long time. Degenerates cell membranes and can change the genetic information (mutagenic) in cells and damage the immune system. May cause blindness and lead to cataracts, retards the healing process. Enhances the allergic response to other toxins and allergens and can react with other toxic ingredients to form cancer-causing nitrosamines. The U.S. government has warned manufacturers of unacceptable levels of dioxin formation in some products containing this ingredient. May cause hair thinning; Builds up in the heart, liver, lungs, brain. Contributes to cataracts & improper eye development in children under 6.
Toulene: Used as a solvent and chemical intermediate, when inhaled causes sore throat, dizziness, drowsiness, headache, nausea, unconsciousness, abdominal pain, skin allergy, irritating nose, mouth, repeated exposure may cause liver, kidney and brain damage, death may occur, possible risk of harm to unborn child, harmful, highly flammable, toxic.
Triethanolamine (TEA): Synthetic emulsifier, highly toxic, over 40% of cosmetics containing it, have been found to be contaminated with nitrosamines, which are potent carcinogens, harmful if swallowed, irritant corrosive and serious damage eyes, avoid skin and eye contact, used also a pH adjuster, avoid breathing vapors if generated. Caused liver & kidney cancer in animal studies.
Artificial Colors: Questionable carcinogen & excito-toxin. (FD&C’s are all synthetic)
If after reading this list you are looking for a TRULY NATURAL alternative, try doTERRA's "Sano Bella" Shampoo & Conditioner.
No Sulfates so its safe for colored hair. AND, it smells great! It is
much cheaper when you get it on autoship. It has our CPTG (Certified Pure Thereuputic
Grade) Essential oils, not to mention NONE OF THE BAD STUFF listed
below.
NONE of the BAD
Artificial colors
Diethanolamine (DEA)
Formaldyhyde donors
Phthalates
Propylene glycol
Polyethylene glycol (PEG)
Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES)
Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS)
Toluene
Triethanolamine (TEA)
No Animal Testing
If you'd like to order any of doTERRA's products, kindly email us at doterramalaysia.sales@gmail.com.
Artificial colors
Diethanolamine (DEA)
Formaldyhyde donors
Phthalates
Propylene glycol
Polyethylene glycol (PEG)
Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES)
Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS)
Toluene
Triethanolamine (TEA)
No Animal Testing
If you'd like to order any of doTERRA's products, kindly email us at doterramalaysia.sales@gmail.com.
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