Dangerous Toxins Contained in Cosmetics

Look pretty is a pride for a woman, especially in their teens, although sometimes have to sacrifice the health. Some cosmetics that used, contain harmful materials that can be absorbed into the body.

A study carried out Environmental Working Group (EWG) on blood and urine samples in 20 young women aged 14-19 years showed that it contains dangerous materials. Most of them are the triggers of cancer, some can affect the hormonal balance.

The researchers identified no fewer than 16 kinds of dangerous compound that believed to come from either powder cosmetics, perfume and so on. 16 hazardous materials then classified into 4 groups.

Here is a fourth class of dangerous material meant.

1. Phthalate

These materials are also used in the manufacture of plastic to elastic properties. Impact on the health if inhaled or ingested in some measure are triggering the reproductive system disorders, asthma and allergies.

In cosmetics, phthalates used as an extra solvent in a variety of fragrance products.

2. Triclosan

Directly, triclosan used in some soaps and toothpaste products that can lead to health problems when it reacts with the aquatic or watery environment. One of them is a disruption in thyroid hormone balance.

Excessive use of triclosan also trigger indirect effects on health, ie, by triggering germ resistance or immunity to antibiotics. Effects are the emergence of super germs (superbug) that cause disease that not susceptible to eradicate with antibiotics.

3. Paraben

These compounds are used as a preservative in instant noodles. this compounds have side effects if used over the safety threshold. Because of its similar to the hormone estrogen. in the body this compound will lead to imbalances that could increase the risk of breast cancer.

In cosmetics, parabens are often used as a mixture of soap, shampoo, toothpaste and deodorant. direct contact with the skin can cause allergies in sensitive people.

4. Synthetic Fragrances

Some animal species naturally spend fragrance called pheromones, whose function was to attract mates in the breeding season. By humans, this fragrance was made ​​copied and used in perfumes, as well as some types of soap and hair care products.

Several types of synthetic fragrances are known to cause cancer in animals. Although not yet tested in humans, strongly suspected this compound also increases the risk of cancer in humans.