12 Harmful Ingredients in Cosmetics
7. Methylisothiazolinone
Found in cosmetics and personal care products, this chemical ingredient causes skin and eye irritation. It is also known to cause neurological damage.
8. Phthalates
Found in most personal care products, this is a man made chemical ingredient that can cause damage to kidneys, lungs and liver.
9. Vinylpyrrolidone/Vinyl Acetate Copolymers
Found in hairsprays, styling aids and hair care products, this cosmetic ingredient can damage the lungs of sensitive persons when inhaled.
10. Stearalkonium Chloride
Found in hair creams and hair conditioners, stearalkonium chloride causes allergic skin reactions.
11. Lead Acetate
Commonly used in hair dyes and cleansers, lead acetate causes problems in skin and also in human reproduction.
12. Nonylphenol
Commonly used as a surfactant in cleaning and cosmetic products, studies have shown that frequent usage of this chemical ingredient reduces sperm count.
