Your Mascara can cause Brain Damage

I'm such a fan of mascara so when I spotted this article on todayshow.com, I immediately had to read on.

Many of today's beauty products all claim "natural", "mineral" or even "organic" but there are ingredients contained in these products that are not necessarily safe for use. Check out this list and make sure to take a look at the label of your favorite products to make sure they don't contain these harmful ingredients:

1. Sodium Laureth (aka 1,4-Dioxane)

   This is normally found in products that produce lather or bubbles. This ingredient is commonly used in beauty products which is especially alarming because this ingredient has been classified as a human and animal carcinogen.

   
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2. Thimerosal

   This ingredient is common in mascaras but is disturbingly linked to brain damage due to the fact that it's a mercury-derived preservative. We don't want brain damage and we don't want this ingredient anywhere near our eyes or any part of us, for that matter.

   
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3. Phthalates

   Diethyl Phthalates is a reproductive toxin linked to developmental problems in children. Though this ingredient is hard to detect as it not commonly listed in ingredients and can be disguised as 'fragrance' in perfumes, deodorants and hairsprays, we still need to be on the lookout for this especially since it is reported to still be a widely used ingredient in today's products.

4. Dibutyl Phthalate or DBP, Toulene, Formaldehyde

   These ingredients are normally found in nail polish and are extremely dangerous. Formaldehyde not only turns your nails yellow, it's also a carcinogen. Dibutyl Phthalate (DBP) has been banned in Europe because it's a reproductive toxin that has links to birth defects. Toulene can bring on headaches and can affect your central nervous system.

   
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5. Quaternium-15, DMDM Hydantoin, Imidazolidinyl Urea and Diazolidinyl Urea

   These ingredients release formaldehyde over time so watch out! As was mentioned in the previous item, formaldehyde is a carcinogen.

6. Nanoparticles, Nanomaterials or Nanotechnology

   This is just plain scary because scientists have been able to break down ingredients like titanium dioxide or zinc into incredibly tiny particles. The scary thing is that these particles are small enough to penetrate organ tissues and cell walls, so they could pose a risk. These ingredients are commonly used in sunscreen so be wary especially since it's summer and it's time to get out those sunscreens!

   
   Print out a copy of this article and raid your dressers. It's better safe than sorry. Better yet, share this blog post to your girl friends. They'll be happy you did. :)

   
   For the full article, please go to http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/34277078/ns/today-today_fashion_and_beauty/
   The article also contains ingredients to KEEP that are good for you.

   
   - designstudentny
   For more beauty and style tips go to http://www.onthewaytonewyork.blogspot.com
   

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