The skin care industry is huge with a large
number of products that are used for treating various skin care issues ranging
from acne to pigmentation. But then, some of them also contain harmful
ingredients that can harm your health and even cause premature ageing. This
includes makeup, cleansers, facial moisturizers and cleansers, that will offer
you short-term benefits but will end up doing more harm to your face than you
know.
Having said that, here are some of the
leading toxic ingredients that you need to avoid in your skin care products:
- Parabens – Parabens
are used to increase the shelf-life of products. These preservatives help
ensure that the products are long-lasting but are harmful for your skin. They
are in your shampoos, masks, body wash and face wash and almost
everywhere. Known to mimic estrogen, these ingredients can wreak havoc on
your hormonal functions. Moreover, they can cause fertility issues and
breast cancer.
- Phthalates – Phthalates
is a group of chemicals that can incredibly soften and increase the
flexibility of the plastics in cosmetics. This helps various products
stick to the skin. However, these can be immensely harmful for your
children and may also lead to birth defects. There are certain phthalates
that are banned from children’s products as well. Hence, you need to keep
your eyes on this ingredient as well.
- BHA/BHT – BHA and BHT
are both synthetic antioxidants, which can help extend the products’ shelf
lives. These are also carcinogenic and cause hormone disruption, leading
to liver damage. Because of this, other organs may also start
malfunctioning, leading to a number of issues for your body. Watch out for
these in lipsticks, diapers and other cosmetics.
- Vitamin A or Retinol – Retinol is an amazing ingredient is what is often thought.
However, it also has its negative effects as well. For instance, it may
end up damaging your DNA and also speed up the growth of the skin tumors
when you apply certain products directly on your skin. When you are
pregnant, it can especially take a toll on your health. Hence, you need to
avoid it at any cost in cosmetics such as moisturizers and anti-aging skin
creams.
Calling
It a Day
These are some of the main ingredients that
you need to be aware of when it comes to buying skin care products. Now that
you know them, do read the labels well before jumping in joy for every product
out there!! Or just opt for places that offer dedicated skin care in Kenya!
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