Useful - harmful cosmetics. Dangerous Cosmetics Ingredients to Avoid

Ever since cosmetics came into existence, it has been criticized. In 17th-century England, a marriage could be annulled if a man proved in court that he had "been deceived" by his wife's makeup and perfume. And later, Queen Victoria declared cosmetics vulgar and indecent and allowed only girls of the most ancient profession to use them.

Today, the main claim to cosmetics is somewhat different. The first is the concealment of potentially toxic ingredients. Considering how many cosmetic "chemicals" we put on our skin every day, including shampoos, shower gels, makeup, various creams, masks and serums, maybe it's really worth reading the labels more vigilantly?

Lists of harmful ingredients

The Internet space is simply flooded with information about the "harmfulness" of certain substances, there are entire organizations advocating for "safe cosmetics." Harmfulness databases exist and are actively promoted cosmetic components It is from these that most consumers learned that "parabens cause cancer." However, such sites mostly only scare people by spreading unprofessional information.

In every country there are special bodies that check cosmetic products for the content of really dangerous substances. Cosmetics that are harmful to humans simply will not end up on store shelves.

Do you trust research?

For example, caffeic acid has been identified as a human carcinogen based on several small studies showing that eating it (!) in in large numbers causes papillomas in mice. Further experiments in the same rodents for 3 years did not cause the emergence of new papillomas. However, the reputation of a “dangerous element” for caffeic acid has already been fixed.

Another complication is that research is being carried out on individual compounds, while hundreds of such substances are plying in human body, connecting with agonists / antagonists. What happens during their interactions, whether a synergistic effect is manifested or, conversely, they “extinguish” each other is not always known.

Developers consider potential harm

Without exception, brands understand that the consumer needs an effective and safe product. It makes no sense to lose millions in courts with buyers. Therefore, when developing cosmetics, all the nuances are taken into account. For example, certain dyes are allowed at 6% concentration in hair dyes, but are prohibited in mascara, eyebrow and eyelash dyes. AT general case- the substance will be introduced into the cosmetic formula, but in such dosages as to exclude harmful effects.

Another example is that all preservatives cause skin irritation if the allowable concentration is significantly exceeded. But for cosmetics a mixture of preservatives is used, which reduces the overall dosage, but increases the effectiveness.

When developing, the reactivity of the ingredients must also be taken into account. After all, an ordinary cream is just a “soup” of chemical substances. It is important that they all react with each other "correctly", without highlighting harmful substances. An ingredient that has reacted “correctly” changes its shape and is not dangerous in the final product. An example is ammonium hydroxide (regulates pH) - reacting with acidic components, it is neutralized to a safe salt.

Another example: SLS (sodium lauryl sulfate) - an aggressive surfactant - and its derivative SLES (sodium laureth sulfate). When these two surfactants are combined with betaines side effects are almost completely eliminated, and the effectiveness and environmental friendliness of the formula increases many times even in comparison with soft surfactants, while the price does not increase.

Scary stories about skin penetration

There are very popular rumors that cosmetics will poison you - they say that a woman eats kilograms of lipstick with mercury in a year, all this accumulates in the body. Whatever you put on your skin is absorbed.

But if you are at least a little familiar with the structure of the skin, you know that its main function is protective. Leather is not a “sponge” that absorbs chemicals, it is a “stone wall” that does not let in almost anything. Millions have been spent on skin penetration studies. And now it is known for sure that only caffeine, nicotine and nitroglycerin pass into the skin. And most of the components do not penetrate into the living layers of the skin, do not enter the bloodstream, but only linger in the layers of the stratum corneum and subsequently the most naturally removed by exfoliation.

The cosmetic industry is a constantly evolving mechanism that keeps pace with the development of science and must take into account great amount research. If there is a real risk, the industry solves the problem. However, under pressure from a concerned public, even a hypothetical risk turns into a cause for panic. As you know, fear + ignorance = hatred, and some very skillfully use this formula for their own PR. I hope I managed to convince you that fears about toxic cosmetics are completely unfounded.

Tatiana Morrison

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Hello everyone!

What are the most harmful substances in cosmetics and what high-quality cosmetics should not contain in their composition.

Perhaps this knowledge will allow you to choose a worthy product for caring for your appearance, which means providing your body not only with beauty and health.

From this article you will learn:

According to the research of Stacy Malkin, the initiator of the movement for safe cosmetics(Campaign for Safe Cosmetics) and author of Not Just a Pretty Face: The Ugly Side of the Beauty Industry. Beautiful face: the unsightly underside of the beauty industry), the 15 most dangerous substances have been identified.

15 most harmful ingredients in cosmetics

So, the most dangerous and harmful substances in cosmetics:

1. Silicone (Silicone) - bypass any cosmetics that contain more than 50% of this component in its composition
   This is especially true for hair products. Choose the one where Silicone free is indicated.
2. Tallow or animal fat (Animal fat) - promotes the development of bacteria on the skin.
3. Mineral oil - mineral oil is a product of oil refining. Forms a film on the face and does not allow him to breathe. Dangerous!!! Often included in foundation. Look for the Oil Free label. What oils clog pores
4. Paraben (parabens) - preservatives (most often indicated as butyl, ethyl, methyl paraben). Cause allergies, dermatitis, breast cancer. When choosing, look for the inscription Haraben free.
5. Glueen (gluten) - cereal protein, can be dangerous for certain categories of people.
6. Bentonite (bentonite) - highly toxic bleaching clay.
7. Glycols (glycol) are toxic, carcinogenic and mutagenic.
8. Talc (talc) is toxic. This is especially true for powder. When choosing, look for the inscription Talc free
9. Phthalates (Phthalates, BBP, DBP, DEHP, DEP, DIDP) Cause genetic disorders, especially dangerous during pregnancy.
10. Glycerin (not vegetable). Sucks moisture out of the skin and makes the skin even drier than it was.
11. Laureth or lauryl sulfate sodium (Sodium Laureth Sulphate). Included in many shampoos. Causes hair loss, dandruff, scalp irritation
12. Artificial dyes. Labeled as Fd&C or D&C followed by color and number. For example, Fd&cred #6. Dangerous and toxic
13. Triclosan (Triklozan) destroys endocrine system. Forms toxic products when combined with tap water
14. Metal salts (mercury, lead, titanium) Mercury, Lead Acetate, plumbous acetate.

Dangerous abbreviations on a cosmetics label

Remember these icons:

• "PEG"
• DMDM hydantoin
• Imidsazolidinyl urea
• Methylchloroisothiazolinone
• Methylisothiazolinone
• Triclosan
• Triclocarban
• Triethanolamine (or "TEA")

And it's far from complete list harmful components. The list can be continued for a long time.

Of course, it is worth considering the opinion of manufacturers who endlessly repeat that without some components, cosmetics would simply be impossible to manufacture, that they are harmful only in certain proportions, and they are safe as part of cosmetics.

Even if this is true, and the amount of harmful components in creams is within the normal range, what about the fact that environmentalists are talking about so much?!

About the ability to accumulate harmful components in the body. It turns out, sooner or later, this poison will shoot if it is very for a long time continue to store it in your body.

And also, please, when buying any means of caring for your appearance and household chemicals, pay attention to these icons and give preference to products with them.

This means this manufacturer DOES NOT TEST COSMETICS ON ANIMALS!!!

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So, the main "enemies" of industrial cosmetics:

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1. Sodium Laureth Sulfate is cheap and harmful product oil refining, used in shampoos and other detergents Oh. Causes eye irritation, flaking of the scalp, allergic reactions.
2. Formaldehyde is a preservative and a carcinogen with all the consequences: toxic, has bad influence on genetics, respiratory organs, vision and skin covering. Renders strong impact to the nervous system.

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3. Parabens are preservatives. They are allergic and can accumulate in some tissues, which can lead to the formation of malignant tumors.

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4. Propylene glycol, polyethylene glycol - hazardous component found in creams. May cause allergies, hives, eczema.

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5. Phthalates - odor fixatives in perfumes, hair products, lotions, antiperspirants. Dangerous for children, pregnant and nursing mothers.

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6. Glycerin - despite the fact that it is used as a useful moisturizer, at air humidity less than 65% it sucks water from the lower layers of skin cells and keeps it on the surface instead of taking moisture from the air.

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7. Vaseline makes dry skin even drier.

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8. Stearalkonium Chloride - Used in fabric softeners, hair conditioners and creams due to its very low cost compared to natural ingredients. Toxic, causes allergic reactions.

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9. Vinyl pyrrolidine-vinyl acetate copolymers are petroleum derivatives often used in hair styling products. They are toxic to the lungs.

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10. Triclosan chlorophenol - an antibacterial substance that is part of antibacterial soap, toothpastes, shaving creams, destroys both harmful and beneficial bacteria.

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11. Synthetic fragrances contain chemical ingredients that can cause headache, hyperpigmentation, cough, vomiting, rash and skin irritation.

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Dangerous cosmetics: 10 Toxic Ingredients to Avoid

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Cosmetics are our essential daily arsenal. However, they are not always so harmless, as this advertisement draws us. There are components that can cause significant harm to our skin, provoke a deterioration in its condition and premature aging. This means that when buying, you need to carefully study the packaging, and if at least one of the elements listed below is included in the product, look for a safer replacement.

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1. Methyl-, propyl-, butyl- and ethyl-parabens

Quite often they are used in daily care as preservative stabilizers that inhibit the growth of microorganisms. They are absorbed by the skin and have a slight estrogenic effect, which is unsafe for women for whom this substance is contraindicated - in the presence of certain diseases and during pregnancy.

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2. Diethanolamine (dea, dea), triethanolamine (tea, tea)

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These are foaming substances that belong to amines - they contain ammonia. They have a noticeable toxic effect when used for a long time and can cause allergic reactions, eye irritation, dry hair and skin.

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3. Propylene glycol (propylene glycol, ppg), polyethylene glycol (peg, peg)

These components are a mixture of petrochemical processing and are used as a gyroscopic ingredient. May cause eczema and hives.

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4. Sodium lauryl/laureth sulfate

This is a fairly cheap and very harmful detergent, which is used in shampoos due to its cleansing and foaming properties. The phrase "derived from coconuts" actually hides the fact that it is a petroleum product. It provokes eye irritation, scalp flaking and other allergic reactions.

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5. Vaseline (petrolatum)

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Vaseline - derived from mineral oil, which is used as an emollient and is widely used due to its low cost. It disrupts the processes of moisturizing and becomes the cause of those processes that it supposedly should eliminate - dry skin, cracks, etc.

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6. Stearalkonium chloride

It was originally developed for fabric softeners, and only then found use in creams and hair products, since it is much cheaper than plant extracts. It is toxic and may cause allergic reactions.

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7. Diazolidinyl-urea, imidazo-lidinyl-urea (diazolidinyl urea, imidazolidinyl urea)

They are used as preservatives. Able to release formaldehyde, which has a toxic effect. May cause contact dermatitis.

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8. Copolymers of vinylpyrrolidone and vinyl acetate

These substances are derivatives of petroleum products, which are often used in styling products. They have a toxic effect on the lungs in the process of inhalation of particles.

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9. Synthetic dyes

Make cosmetics more attractive to customers. Many of them are strong carcinogens. Regardless of the high cost, funds can be dangerous.

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10. Synthetic flavors

Usually they are simply referred to as "flavoring", but they have up to 200 chemical ingredients that can provoke very unpleasant phenomena: rash, headache, cough, vomiting, skin irritation, hyperpigmentation.

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These were the components that are better not to use, as the result may not be the most pleasant. And now we invite you to familiarize yourself with the signs of quality natural cosmetics which will not harm your body.

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1 package. It should be discreet and recyclable, free of metal and glass. The simpler the packaging, the better its contents, respectively.

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2. Color. Good cosmetics should be white or colorless, since there are no dyes in it. And let juicy bright shade will not tempt you.

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3. Smell. At quality cosmetics he is rarely pleasant. Usually it is the aroma of herbs or a characteristic pharmacy smell. The exception is fruit and floral fragrances if the product contains essential oils.

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4. Since there are no chemical thickeners and solvents in good cosmetics, the liquid emulsion can be separated into layers. Therefore, it is better to shake the bottle before use.

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5. In good cosmetics, there is little foam, since the composition does not contain substances that form it. It may seem strange, but the properties of cosmetics do not change from the absence of foam.

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6. Natural extracts, when they get into the eyes, provoke strong feeling burning sensation, which disappears after washing with water.

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7. On the label of quality cosmetics you can find full list its components and certificate. Verified companies always indicate all necessary information. You can peel off the label in Russian and check it against the list on the tube.

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> Dangerous cosmetics

The development of the cosmetics industry, associated with intensive synthesis and the introduction of cosmetic intermediates that replace natural raw materials, dictates the need for their careful toxicological control in order to ensure the release of high-quality products that are harmless to the consumer. Defenders environment warn of danger cosmetic products mass consumption.

Cosmetic products - creams, toothpastes, lotions, elixirs, products decorative cosmetics(lipsticks, powders, eye shadows, mascaras, etc.) - are a complex, multicomponent system, which includes fatty, structure-forming, surfactants, emulsifiers, fillers, dyes, special additives (antimicrobial , photoprotective, antioxidant, etc.), biologically active substances, fragrances. The latter, in turn, are a mixture of various synthetic fragrances.

Today in Russia there is a document providing for a program toxicological studies different ingredients of cosmetics for the purpose of their hygienic regulation in finished perfumery and cosmetic products, taking into account the purpose, form and conditions of use. The results of the assessment of the toxicity of certain ingredients, as well as their effects on the body as a whole, you can find on the website http://www.bestpravo.ru/rossijskoje/hm-instrukcii/t1a.htm.

Of course, it is very good that the Russian consumer is protected! But around the world, studies are underway regarding the safety of certain components of cosmetics. Thus, studies conducted in the United States and Canada have revealed many hormonal disorders in the human body caused by general water pollution. What was the surprise of sanitary doctors when it turned out that the cause of the diseases was the flushing of waste from cosmetic factories into rivers and reservoirs. At the same time, many “experts” argue that the “chemistry” contained in cosmetics is not capable of causing serious disturbances in the body after a single use.

Ecological working group EWG (American non-profit organization Investigating Toxic Chemicals) has been tested for five years cosmetic products. As a result, an electronic database of ingredients was compiled, which included 14,100 branded products. This database is cross-referenced to the database of toxic components.

As a result, it was found that:

More than a third of all cosmetics contain at least one ingredient that can cause cancer;

- 57 percent of all products contain a "penetration enhancer" that helps chemicals penetrate the skin and blood vessels faster and deeper;
• - 79 percent of all cosmetics contain impurities known as carcinogens.

All these impurities are not prohibited by law and can be used in cosmetics without any restrictions. The EWG also found that manufacturers on their labels show only 11 percent of the actual amount of ingredients in cosmetics.

The results of a study conducted by the Bund für Umwelt und Naturschutz Deutschland (BUND) conducted by the Bund für Umwelt und Naturschutz Deutschland (BUND) show that almost every third cosmetic product contains substances whose action is similar to that of hormones. “Pregnant women and young children are primarily at risk,” says BUND expert Cara Häuser. However, these substances are not prohibited. Negative impact manifested in a decrease in fertility, in early puberty; Also, according to some researchers, the development of oncological diseases is possible.

The result was obtained after testing the ingredients of almost 60 thousand products: shower gels, hair care products, creams and makeup products, information about which was collected by users of the codecheck.info portal (Switzerland). Research data is alarming: 30 percent of the foods tested contain substances that act like hormones on the body. Experts, including those from the Ministry of the Environment, have long believed that such substances can cause various widespread diseases.

“Substances that act like hormones on the body are associated, among others, with the occurrence of infertility or reduced fertility, impaired learning and memory, obesity, senile diabetes, diseases of cardio-vascular system, precocious puberty, various oncological diseases(breast, testicular, prostate cancer),” the study notes. In humans, this relationship has not yet received scientific confirmation, but animal studies have proven that substances commonly found in everyday life that act like hormones can lead to the above diseases.

The problem lies not in the presence of small doses of the mentioned substances in the products, but in the interaction of various substances from different products and the environment. For example, male rat pups, whose ancestors were exposed to several hormone-like substances during pregnancy, which are considered safe in themselves, show deformations of the genital organs.

In cosmetics, two groups of substances are considered the most potentially dangerous: preservatives (parabens) and ultraviolet filters. The latter, logically, are found in sunscreens, but are increasingly found in face creams, body lotions, and lipstick. Parabens - esters of para-hydroxybenzoic acid - are widely used as preservatives in cosmetic, pharmaceutical and Food Industry due to its antiseptic and fungicidal properties.

TOXICOLOGIST CALLS

Don't jump to conclusions Thomas Platzeck, a toxicologist at the Berlin Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (Bundesinstitut für Risikobewertung (BfR)) urges against sweeping "discrimination" against certain substances. According to him, the safety of methyl and ethyl parabens has been proven. “These substances are also found in foods,” says Platzeck. However, other products are debatable. "At the level of the European Union, there are discussions about the possibility of reducing the maximum permissible concentrations of propyl and butyl parabens by half," the scientist adds.

Denmark prohibits the use of these preservatives in products for children under three years of age. The mechanism of metabolism in the child's body, as shown by previous studies, is not developed enough to process such ingredients. When BUND experts discovered propyl and butyl parabens in some traditional cosmetic products, the organization demanded a nationwide ban. At the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Consumer Protection of Denmark stressed that “self-acting nationwide” is ineffective because products are imported. Decision-making at the EU level is needed.

The Kosmetik-Check study is completely unsuitable as a source of information for consumers, the Industrial Association of Personal Care and Detergent Manufacturers (Industrieverband Körperpflegeund Waschmittel) said. Substances are completely legal and come into contact with the body in minimal quantities.

LIST OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES, prepared by BUND based on the results of the study, after testing, BUND specialists indicated substances that they consider to be especially dangerous: - methylparaben, propylparaben, ethylparaben and butylparaben, which are primarily used as preservatives; - ethylhexylmethoxycinnamate, 4-methylbenzylidene camphor, 3-benzylidene camphor, which are found in ultraviolet filters; - bezophenone-1 and -2 (absorbers of ultraviolet rays); - resorcinol (a means for dyeing hair); - cyclotetrasiloxane (conditioner for skin and hair); - hydroxycinnamic acid (hair care product); - dihydroxybiphenyl (hair protection product).

HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF? The consumer can minimize the intake of harmful substances by consciously choosing products. The test showed that biocosmetic products contain few or no hazardous substances. Manufacturers use natural substances as preservatives, for example vegetable oils. When it comes to sun protection products, there are still concerns about chemical filters penetrating the skin. They are found in most conventional preparations. However, mineral ultraviolet filters (eg titanium oxide or zinc oxide) can be used as an alternative. They reflect Sun rays like tiny mirrors. BUND developed free app(App) for iPhone, with which you can check the content of cosmetic products. The App is called ToxFox. For verification, you need to take a picture of the barcode of the product with a smartphone camera. There is also a service on the Internet at: www.bund.net/toxfox. Here you need to enter the product number. So, it is absolutely clear that the ingredient composition of many cosmetics includes fragrances, preservatives and other harmful components, which often cause allergies and other skin diseases. Swiss independent experts team up to create Stiftung zur Förderung der Hautgesundheit (Foundation in support of healthy skin) in order to inform consumers about the risks and benefits of funds produced by a particular manufacturer (the official website of the fund - www.cosmeticanalysis.com). The result of impartial testing is the international quality certificate "Ingredients Verified", which has a high authority. Among the 10 leading brands with an international quality certificate”, - the Swiss anti-aging line Binella of Switzerland, which confirmed highest quality and a wide range of their products.

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MYTH: if cosmetics are bought in a supermarket, pharmacy or on the counter shopping center, then this cosmetics is safe.

FACT: The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has no authority to require companies to test products for safety. The vast majority of products and their ingredients are not reviewed or reviewed by the FDA before being released to the market. The agency conducts preliminary market surveys only for certain dyes and active ingredients of cosmetics, which are classified by manufacturers as medicines and have a patent.

MYTH: developed in the cosmetics industry efficient system control, so you can be sure that all cosmetic ingredients strictly comply with safety standards.

FACT: In over 30 years of CIR research (the Cosmetic Ingredient Review), conducted by an independent group of doctors and scientists, no more than 20% of cosmetics have been evaluated and only 11 dangerous ingredients or groups have been found. Their recommendations are not binding.

MYTH: government prohibits the use dangerous substances in cosmetics for personal use, and companies dare not disobey these prohibitions.

FACT: cosmetic companies may use any ingredient or raw material without government review or approval, with the exception of colorants or certain prohibited additives.

• More than 500 products sold in the US contain ingredients banned in Japan, Canada or the European Union;
• More than 100 products are considered dangerous according to the version International Union perfumers;
• A wide range of nanomaterials can be unsafe for personal products;
• 22% of personal cosmetics contain dioxane, a substance that can provoke the development of cancer;
• 60% sunscreen contain oxybenzone, which easily penetrates the human body and provokes skin cancer;
• 61% of lipsticks tested contain lead.

MYTH: cosmetic ingredients applied to the skin do not enter the body. If this happens, then their level is so low that you should not attach any importance to this.

FACT: people inhale cosmetics in sprays and powders, swallow them through the mouth or enter the body through the hands, and are also absorbed through the skin. Studies have proven the harm from low-quality cosmetics for health. Biomonitoring of cosmetics has shown that cosmetics often contain parabens, preservatives, pesticides, triclosan, synthetic musk,.

Most of these substances are potential hormone disruptors. It is also worth taking into account that cosmetic products usually contain enhancers for the penetration of ingredients deep into the skin to enhance the effect. Studies have shown that men who are constantly exposed to perfume or sunscreen are very high risk failures in the reproductive system.

MYTH: cosmetic products for children or products that are marked "hypoallergenic" are an absolutely safe choice.

FACT: products labeled as natural or organic very often contain chemicals. And even truly natural and organic substances are not always safe. The pharmaceutical market, which is based on herbal ingredients, was valued in 2008 at $19.5 billion. It depends entirely on the ability of "natural" chemicals to significantly change the functions of the body, which is far from harmless. Also, products labeled "organic" or "natural" may contain petrochemicals or non-certified organic ingredients. Products certified organic may contain as little as 10% organic by weight or volume. The FDA tried to give an official definition of the term "natural", but this definition was challenged in judicial order. Research has shown that 30% of baby products that claim to be "natural" contain artificial preservatives.

MYTH: The FDA is immediately withdrawing from sale all products that are harmful to health.

FACT: The FDA has no authority to withdraw harmful cosmetics from sale. In addition, manufacturers are not required to report the harm that cosmetics can cause to the agency. The FDA has information about the dangers of cosmetics, which was provided by cosmetic companies voluntarily.

MYTH: consumers can familiarize themselves with the ingredients found in cosmetics and avoid purchasing products with harmful chemicals.

FACT: the federal law allows manufacturers not to list certain ingredients on the label, citing trade secrets. This applies primarily to nanomaterials, as well as components perfume fragrances. A fragrance can contain any of the 3,163 harmful ingredients, none of which will be listed on the label. Perfume tests show an average of 14 harmful components in each fragrance.

MYTH: the safety of cosmetics is an exclusively female problem.

FACT: studies show that every woman uses 12 cosmetic products per day, on average, containing up to 168 ingredients, men use 6 products with 85 ingredients, and children are exposed to 61 ingredients daily. So the problem is common.