Is Your Make-Up Hurting You? Probably.
If you are like millions of other women, you use as many as 20 different skin and face products. Martha Grout, MD, explains “Cosmetics contain many different kinds of chemicals, but of particular concern are a group of preservatives called parabens, which by some estimates are found in 99per cent of all ‘leave on’ cosmetics, and 77 per cent of ‘rinse off’ cosmetics. These are known hormone disruptors: evidence suggests they can mimic the female hormone estrogen, and a lifetime of increased exposure to estrogen is linked to a heightened risk of breast cancer.” Of concern also are phthalates (known carcinogens),sodium laureth sulphate, and propylene glycol (soap, blushers and make-up remover). And did you know that certain eye shadows contain arsenic? What?
Also check out a comprehensive list at Environmental Working Group…
If you are like millions of other women, you use as many as 20 different skin and face products. Martha Grout, MD, explains “Cosmetics contain many different kinds of chemicals, but of particular concern are a group of preservatives called parabens, which by some estimates are found in 99per cent of all ‘leave on’ cosmetics, and 77 per cent of ‘rinse off’ cosmetics. These are known hormone disruptors: evidence suggests they can mimic the female hormone estrogen, and a lifetime of increased exposure to estrogen is linked to a heightened risk of breast cancer.” Of concern also are phthalates (known carcinogens),sodium laureth sulphate, and propylene glycol (soap, blushers and make-up remover). And did you know that certain eye shadows contain arsenic? What?
Also check out a comprehensive list at Environmental Working Group…
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