Propylene Glycol Called a humectant in cosmetics it is really "industrial antifreeze" and the major ingredient in brake and hydraulic fluid. Tests show it can be a strong skin irritant. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) on Propylene Glycol warn users to avoid skin contact as it is systemic and can cause liver abnormalities and kidney damage. Mineral Oil - Comes from crude oil (petroleum) used in industry as metal cutting fluid. May suffocate the skin by forming an oil film. Healthy skin needs oxygen, and to release carbon dioxide it should not be inhibited. Holding to large amounts of moisture in the skin can "flood" the biology and may result in immature, unhealthy, sensitive skin that dries out easily. Petroleum - Same properties as Mineral Oil. Industrially it is uses as a grease component. Sodium Lauryl Sulfate(SLS) - Sodium Laureth Sulfate(SLES) Potentially, SLS is perhaps the most harmful ingredient in personal-care products. SLS is used in testing labs as the standard ingredient to irritate skin. Industrial uses of SLS include garage floor cleaners, engine degreasers, and car wash soaps just to name a few. Studies show its danger potential to be great when used in personal-care products. A study from the Medical College of Georgia indicates that SLS is systemic, can penetrate and be retrained in the eye, brain, heart, liver etc., with potentially harmful long-term effects. It could retard healing, cause cataracts in adults, and can keep children's eyes from developing properly. (Summary of report to Research To Prevent Blindness, Inc. Conference.)Other research has shown that SLS and SLES may cause potentially carcinogenic nitrates and dioxins to form in shampoos and cleansers by reacting with commonly used ingredients found in many products. Large amounts of nitrates may enter the blood system from just one shampooing. SLES is the alcohol form (ethoxylated) of SLS. It is slightly less irritating but may cause more drying. Both SLS and SLES can enter the blood stream. They are used in personal-care products because they are cheap. A small amount generates a large amount of foam, and when salt is added it thicken to give the illusion of being thick and concentrated. Bentonite or Kaolin - Clays in foundations that may clog and suffocate the skin. Glycerine - Draws moisture from inside the skin and holds it on the surface for a better feel. Dries skin from the inside out. Collagen and Elastin of High-Molecular Weight - Derived from animal skins and ground up chicken feet. Both of these ingredients form films that may suffocate and over moisturize the skin. Bar Soaps - Made from animal fat and lye. May let bacteria feed and grow in it. May corrode the skin and dry it out. Many of the "hyped" ingredients procollagen, collagen, elastin, cross-linked elastin, and hyaluronic acids found in most cosmetic brands cannot penetrate the skin because of high-molecular weight and are of little benefit. Other virtually useless ingredients are insoluble, oil-based vitamin A (Retinyl Palmitate), Placental Extracts, and Royal Bee Jelly.   Biological Effect of Fluorides  Almost all hygiene products are regulated by the FDA (Food & Drug Administration) as 'cosmetics.' The law does not require cosmetics be tested for safety before being sold. The FDA can only pull a product after it has received enough consumer complaints and evidence to prove in court that the product is dangerous. The most common complaint associated with personal care products is skin rashes, which can range in intensity from moderately irritating to painful and disfiguring. 1. Shampoo & Dandruff Shampoo. Read the label: Not to be taken internally. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid getting in eyes. If irritation occurs, discontinue use. Regular shampoos often contain formaldehyde as a preservative, listed on the label as 'quaternium-15". In addition to being a potential human carcinogen, formaldehyde is an irritant to the eyes, skin, and respiratory system. Shampoos are not required to list formaldehyde. Another hidden and unpredictable hazard sometimes found in shampoo is 2-bromo-2-nitroprone-1,3-diol(or BNPD). BNPD can create carcinogenic nitrosamines when combined with triethanolamine (TEA) or diethanolamine (DEA), two almost harmless ingredients found in most shampoos. Dandruff shampoos are the most dangerous of all hair care products because they contain highly toxic medications which prevent the scalp from shedding skin. Antidandruff agents include selenium sulfide, which, if swallowed, can cause vital organs to degenerate. Also commonly found in dandruff shampoo is recorcinol, which is rapidly absorbed by the skin and may cause inflammation of the eyes or eyelids, dizziness, restlessness, rapid heartbeat, sweating, unconsciousness, and convulsions. In addition dandruff shampoos often contain carcinogenic polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP), formaldehyde, detergents, artificial colors, and fragrance. 2. Deodorant Soaps. Deodorant soaps work by killing the bacteria that supposedly cause body odor. The most commonly used bactericide is triclocarban, which is under suspicion of being a cancer causing agent with daily use. The FDA warns against using deodorant soaps on infants under 6 months old. Also commonly found in these soaps is ammonia. formaldehyde, phenol and artificial fragrance. 3. Bubble Bath. Consists mainly of detergent and artificial fragrances. The FDA receives many complaints regarding skin rashes, irritations, and urinary tract, bladder, and kidney infections reported by users. Vaginal irritations and infections are common, especially with children, who have extra-sensitive skin. 4. Styling Mousse & Hair Spray. Read the label. Flammable. Avoid fire and flame. Avoid spraying near eyes. Keep out of reach of children. Use only as directed. Styling mousse and hairspray contain almost the exact same ingredients. The only real difference is mousse is a foam instead of a spray, Common ingredients include aerosol propellants, alcohol, carcinogenic polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP)0 formaldehyde, and artificial fragrance. Regular users of hair spray are at risk of developing a lung disease called thesaurosis, which causes enlarged lymph nodes, lung masses, and changes in blood cells. More than half the women afflicted with this disease recovered within six months after discontinuing hair spray use. Allergic skin reactions, eye and nasal irritation are common reactions to exposure to hair spray and styling mousse. 5. Fluoride Toothpaste and Mouthwash. Read the label: Keep out of reach of children. Do not swallow. Do not administer, or use only pea-sized amount with children under 6 years of age. A. Fluoride toothpaste usually offers no warning label, but may contain ammonia, ethanol, artificial colors and flavors, formaldehyde, mineral oil, sugar or saccharin, and carcinogenic polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP), the same plastic resin used in hair spray. There is great debate at this time as to the benefits and possible hazards of fluoride use. There is no question that at optimal doses, properly applied, fluoride will help prevent tooth decay. Fluoride, improperly applied or overused can cause mottling of the teeth, hip fractures in the elderly, cancer, and renal (kidney) failure. Biological Effect of Fluorides B. Mouthwashes contain a number of ingredients that can be harmful or fatal if swallowed. The same germ killers used in bathroom disinfectants (phenol, cresol, and ethanol) are used in mouthwashes, in lower concentrations. If too much is ingested, the body can go into shock or coma, possibly resulting in death. Mouthwashes also commonly contain formaldehyde, artificial colors, ammonia and hydrogen peroxide. Check the label: many mouthwashes list a 1-800 number to a poison control facility in case of swallowing. 6. Breath spray. Read the label. Many of these sprays contain SD Alcohol (similar to rubbing alcohol) and isobutane (similar to camp stove fuel). These products are very flammable and should not be used around an open flame. Current studies have shown a potential link between the use of these products and an increase of oral/throat cancer. 7. Cosmetics. listed in order of toxicity: A. Lipstick. May contain several chemicals known to cause cancer in laboratory animals, such as polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP), saccharin, mineral oil. and artificial color. Lipstick can be harmful by skin absorption ingestion and inhalation. B. Mascara. May contain alcohol, formaldehyde, and various plastic resins. Primary danger is eye irritation, redness, burning, and swelling. C. Talcum Powder. Found in eyeshadow, powdered blush, and face powders. Talc may be contaminated with asbestos fibers, which can be inhaled while applying makeup. There is no safe level for asbestos exposure. Many of these powders contain artificial fragrance, which is the most common cause of allergic reactions to cosmetics. Many liquid foundation makeups contain mineral oil, which is a suspected human carcinogen. DISCLAIMER: The information in the "Harmful Ingredients to Avoid in Cosmetics" is set forth in various publications and based upon opinion, observation, and/or research unrelated in any way to NEWAYS, INC. or its agents, No representation is made, herein, as to its accuracy or the method by which it was derived. It should in no way be construed to discredit a particular company or product but should be used as a reference to enable anyone to utilize this information in making an informed decision as to products or ingredients they choose to use, or not use. This information may or may not be relevant for any particular product, and is only intended to provide information, which in our opinion, might be valuable when used as such. We make no conclusions or recommendations about other companies or products that use these ingredients. MDV Ventures Inc. Independent NEWAYS Distributors 1-888-300-6242

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