How to avoid toxins in cosmetics

How to avoid toxins in cosmetics?

Have you ever thought about the danger you are simply exposing your body and skin to in order to demand beauty care? It depends on the cosmetics you use.

There are many studies on the chemical composition of cosmetics, which often contain substances that cause an imbalance in the action of hormones in your body, which is the main explanation for carcinoma. The share of preparations containing these substances varies, but in this case even the few percentages are dangerous, and you have to be careful, especially if you use these preparations in your lifestyle.

But don't worry, because you don't have to throw away all the cosmetics in your wardrobe, because the validity of the studies indicating the danger of these products has not yet been confirmed, but take advantage of a number of recommendations that we are going to provide you with, which expose you to the most dangerous chemicals that are involved in the composition of cosmetics.

1-Hair dye

Hair dyes generally contain around 5,000 chemicals, a number of which may be carcinogenic. When experts discovered that hair dyes had a carcinogenic effect on animals, and since then, the companies producing these preparations have been trying to get rid of these substances, but these attempts have not been 100% confirmed to be effective, so to avoid these risks, try to take a step back from constantly changing your hair colour, this can preserve its health as well.

2-Less cosmetics and an easier formula!

Most cosmetics contain chemicals that cause the endocrine glands responsible for secreting hormones in your body to malfunction, increasing the risk of carcinoma.

Look for products that you can simply do without and avoid. As each product you choose to discard from your cupboard, you protect yourself from exposure to more chemicals.

3-Avoid "fresheners"

Despite the simplicity of the word 'deodorant', which you simply find on the list of ingredients in cosmetics, it is likely that they contain dozens or even many substances that disrupt the body's hormonal make-up, such as the phthalates used in shower preparations. Perfume manufacturers tend to keep the chemical composition of their materials secret, and even perfumes that are considered natural may contain such substances. Therefore, always try to use materials that are free of fragrances or whose ingredients are fully disclosed.

4-Rely on the sense of smell when beautifying your nails

Have you ever walked into a hair salon and been bothered by the smell of nail polish or nail polish remover?

Have you ever wondered whether it is normal to inhale that smell or not?

 Yes, you're right, because these products contain a host of toxic substances that can be a danger to your health, even leading to cancer. Fortunately, nail polish manufacturers have come up with products that are free of the three toxins formaldehyde, toluene and phthalates. So confirm your choice of a nail polish with a healthy composition, and also look for salons that have full ventilation, as the odours emanating from these preparations pose a threat to your health and, consequently, to that of the workers, who are exposed to these gases on a daily basis.

5-Try hiring an expert

Sure, there are products you are used to using and it is hard to part with them, but you want to make sure they are free from any health hazards, so you will use well-known smartphone apps like the Think Dirty app. 

This simple app places the specified product on a ten-degree safety scale, helping you to choose the simplest product.

6-Do not believe "natural ingredients"

Don't be tempted by glittering phrases like "natural" and "organic" if you are not 100% sure that the ingredients in the goods are natural. Phrases such as "made from natural or organic materials" leave a great deal of doubt about the reliability of the goods, as they abound. These phrases are found in shampoos, soaps and moisturizers, so confirm that these preparations do not contain chemicals ending in eth-) or oxynol-) as these materials contain dioxane, which has been classified as a carcinogen according to the International Agency for Research on Cancer.

7-Beware of parabens

The chemical paraben is used in many preparations that inhibit the growth of bacteria and kill fungi, as well as in cosmetics for cleaning the skin, deodorants and shampoos. But it has been shown to have estrogen-like properties, which increase the risk of carcinoma.

8-Avoid artificial colorants

If you find letters like FD&C or D&C on any of the preparations you use, this suggests that these materials contain artificial dyes. These dyes are extracted from petroleum and tar. These substances pose a health risk to you and therefore your children, as they are also included in many baby foods. They are classified as carcinogens by the ECU, and the European Union has therefore banned them.

9-Make your own products

It's great to create homemade cosmetics, because all you have to do is try to use the vegetables and fruit in your fridge, and believe in tried and tested natural recipes rather than the big international brands that expose you to industrial substances with unknown effects.