1. Isopropyl Alcohol- this ingredient is very drying and very irritating dehydrator that strips the skin's barrier off making your skin venerable to irritants like bacteria which can lead to breakouts. It is found in shellac, antifreeze, and many beauty products. The Consumer's Dictionary of Cosmetic Ingredients states that it may cause headaches, dizziness, mental depression, nausea, vomiting, and coma.
2. DEA (diethanolamine), MEA (monoethanolamine), and TEA (triethanolamine)- these ingredients are hormone disrupting. Because of their known carcinogenic effects they are restricted in Europe. Dr. Samuel Epstein states that repeated applications to the skin result in majorly increased liver and kidney cancer.
3. DMDM Hydantion and Urea- These are preservatives that may release formaldehyde which can cause joint pain, skin reactions, allergies, depression, headaches, chest pains, ear infections, chronic fatigue, dizziness, and loss of sleep.
4. FD and C Color Pigments- These are synthetic colors that contain heavy metal salts that deposit toxins into the skin causing sensitivity and irritation, If absorbed it can cause depletion of oxygen and death. All color pigments were shown to be carcinogenic in animal studies.
5. Fragrances- symptoms reported to the FDA include headaches, dizziness, allergic rashes, skin discoloration, violent coughing, vomiting, and skin irritation. They may affect the central nervous system, cause depression, hyperactivity, irritability, inability to cope, and other behavioral changes.
6. Mineral Oil- A by-product of petroleum. It clogs pores, interferes with the skin's ability to eliminate toxins, promotes acne, and slows down skin function and cell development. FYI baby oil is 100% mineral oil.
7. Prolyethylene Glycol (PEG)- This is a petroleum ingredient that reduces skin's moisture factor which can leave you more venerable to bacteria. This is used in oven cleaners!
8. Propylene Glycol (PG) and Butylene Glycol- These ingredients can weaken protein and cell structure. The EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) requires workers to wear protective gloves, clothing, and goggles to dispose of PG. Because it's so toxic, to dispose of it it's buried in the ground.
9. Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) and Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES)- Used in car wash, garage floor cleaner, engine degreasers, and 90% of personal care products that foam. Animals that were exposed to it experienced eye damage, depression, labored breathing, diarrhea, severe skin irritation, and in some cases death.
10. Triclosan- This is an "antibacterial" ingredient that the EPA registers as a pesticide. It can interfere with hormones, cause genetic change, decreased fertility and sexual function, temporarily deactivate sensory nerves, cause cold sweats, circulatory collapse, convulsions and if stored in body fat it can damage your liver, lungs, paralysis, brain hemorrhages, and heart problems.
There you have it. 10 ingredients that you should keep out of your skin care and, well, basically everything that comes in contact with your body. If you would like more information feel free to visit http://www.organicbeautytalk.com/. They have all kinds of great information that it helpful and interesting.