Dirty Dozen

DIRTY DOZEN COSMETIC INGREDIENTS

INGREDIENT

KNOWN HEALTH RISKS

Phthalates (DEP, DEHP, Fragrance)

Organ Damage, Reproductive Defects

Fragrance

Linked with MS, CFS, Fibromyalgia

Parabens (Methylparaben, Propylparaben, etc.)

Found in Breast Tumors

DEA/TEA

Chemical Reactions Change Ingredients in the Bottle Into Carcinogens

Petrochemicals (Paraffin, Petrolatum,

Mineral Oil)

Carcinogen Banned in Europe

Urea

Formaldehyde Releaser

Sulfates (Sodium Laurel & Sodium Laureth)

Mutates Cells, Denatures Protein

Dyes (FD&C Yellows 5&6, Red 3)             

Cause Cancer, Some Contain Lead & Arsenic

Lanolin

Can Contain DDT, a Neurotoxin

Propylene Glycol

Liver & Kidney Damage

Talc

Fibers Similar to Asbestos, Linked to Lung and Ovarian Cancer

Contaminants

(e.g. Extracting Solvents) Not on Label