{"id":504,"date":"2018-06-13T08:42:46","date_gmt":"2018-06-13T08:42:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.helpyourskin.co.uk\/?p=504"},"modified":"2018-06-13T09:10:25","modified_gmt":"2018-06-13T09:10:25","slug":"harmful-ingredients-in-cosmetics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.helpyourskin.co.uk\/harmful-ingredients-in-cosmetics\/","title":{"rendered":"Harmful Ingredients In Cosmetics And Beauty Products"},"content":{"rendered":"

In recent years, manufacturers of cosmetics have made huge improvements in terms of the safety of their products. Beauty products today are much safer than ever thanks to government regulations and customer demands.<\/p>\n

But not everything is 100% safe yet. Some products still use ingredients that modern research has found to be harmful. Also remember that even if an ingredient is completely safe for most people, it may cause a reaction on your skin.<\/p>\n

Here are the ingredients to watch out for when you are shopping for cosmetics and beauty products. I have not included all possibly harmful ingredients. For a more comprehensive list, checkout this set<\/a> of more than a thousand substances banned by the EU from cosmetic products.<\/p>\n

Formaldehyde<\/h2>\n

Formaldehyde is a natural gas that is very common in nature. Even humans and animals produce formaldehyde. It is also found in various foods including pears, apples, dried mushroom, meats and green onion.<\/p>\n

In cosmetics the ingredient is commonly found in shampoos and nail polish. Some manufacturers also add formaldehyde to preservatives in skin products.<\/p>\n

In low amounts, formaldehyde is generally harmless. But exposure to high levels of it could cause eye irritation, headaches, breathing problems and can worsen asthma symptoms.<\/p>\n

Some people are more sensitive to formaldehyde than others. They are affected even when it\u2019s present in low levels.<\/p>\n

Titanium Dioxide in powders and sprays<\/h2>\n

Titanium oxide is best known as an ingredient in sunscreen. But it is also used in many cosmetic products including foundation and toothpaste.<\/p>\n

Titanium oxide is generally safe in most products in liquid or cream form.<\/p>\n

What experts worry most about is the use of titanium oxide in powdered products. This is because it\u2019s most dangerous when inhaled. It can cause lung cancer.<\/p>\n

A fine type of titanium oxide, referred to as Nanoized titanium oxide, can be especially dangerous because it has an easier time getting into the blood stream.<\/p>\n