COSMETICS and PERSONAL CARE Products. these products require preservatives or they become contaminated with bacteria. The ingredients which have caused the least irritation and allergic reactions are: grapefruit seed extract, phenoxyethanol, potassium sorbate, sorbic acid, tocopherol (vit E) vit A (retinyl) and vit C (ascorbic acid).
AEROSOLS, gels and pumps. avoid using products containing BHA, DEA, TEA, D&C Red 33 FD&C
Yellow 6 and padimate O. If you use aerosol or pump hair spray, be sure to follow the label directions and precautions and apply the product in a well ventilated area.
WRINKLE CREAMS concealers and other skin products. These products may contain MEA, TEA or DMEA and TEA in skin products are common pH stabilizers, but when they are exposed to air, they form potentially irritating substances called nitosamines. They also have shown a tendency to clog pores and create black heads.
DMAE is common instant face lift ingredient in wrinkle creams and actually does its work by causing cell damage and swelling. Sure the wrinkles will go away temporarily but it doesn't mean it is good for you.
Cream and liquid foundations that contain butyl stearate, cpcpa butter, corn oil, isopropyl myristate, lauryl alcohol or linseed oil can result in various degrees of cosmetic acne.
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