Top 10 toxin chemicals used in cosmetics
In the wake of the Safe Cosmetics and Personal Care Products Act of 2013, and the rise of natural personal care products, you should be aware of the toxic chemicals surrounding you even if retailers, Wal-Mart included, are beginning to phase them out. Beauty products should make you beautiful, and this article will focus on chemicals in cosmetics that clearly do not contribute to the health of your skin. Many cosmetic companies abuse cheap chemicals or simply add in ingredients for no apparent reason. As a responsible consumer, you should be aware of which ingredients in your products are toxic or detrimental in any manner to your health. Below are ten common toxic ingredients in cosmetics: 1. Imidazolidinyl Urea Located in most water-based cosmetics, deodorants, hair dyes, shaving cream, and face masks lurks imidazolidinyl urea in concentrations of 0.1-5 percent. This highly water soluble chemical remains on the skin for hours after being applied through any of the mentioned product...