Harmful chemical elements in cosmetics

Each girl dreams of long and thick hair, silky skin, soft pens and so on. But at least one of us often thought about what kind of cosmetics we use? How many of us before acquiring a bottle of shampoo acquainted with its composition? I'm sure not. But many cosmetic products contain harmful chemical elements, from which at best there will be no result, and at worst - they can harm the body.


Sulphates

They are found almost in every shampoo, liquid soap, shower gel and so on. Sodium Lauril Sulfate is a foaming substance that is designed to separate contaminants from our skin, teeth and hair.

Due to the fact that recently there appeared a lot of unverified information about unacceptable permissible active components, which is often found in the media, the "cosmetic directive" of the European Union, together with the US Drug and Products Control Board, was specially developed. It contains a list of components that are recognized as safe for use in cosmetics. In addition, their acceptable concentration is also indicated. Therefore, even if you see in the composition of the product sulphates, you should not immediately panic. We need to know their concentration in the products.

Famous brands of shampoos and cosmetics do not break the formula and permissible standards of substances. Therefore, they can be used without any fear. Another thing is unknown companies that very often save on manufacturing and do not adhere to all norms and standards. As a result of the use of such drugs, irritation may occur on the body, skin of the eyes, head, respiratory tract.

If you are afraid of your health, then it is recommended that you carefully treat the choice of this product. Pregnant and lactating women are recommended to refuse ohygiene means and cosmetics, which contain the following substances: chlorine, sulfates, phthalates, formaldehyde, toluene and fluoride. These substances can negatively affect the health of the mother and child.

Stem cells

At the beginning of the 21st century, aesthetic clinics, and then cosmetic manufacturers, began to use stem cells. There have been many reviews on this topic, both good and bad. Many women are frightened only by the word "stem cells". And in vain. Stem cells have long been an object of study of the giant beauty industry - Dior and Loreal. For more than ten years, all the information received about stem cells has been systematized, and so far nothing has been found that could cause harm to health.

Stem cells are used in plastic surgery. And most importantly, human stem cells are not injected into the cream. They are used only for studies that have shown that it is better to add plant stem cells to the cream. In this case, no harm is done to either man or plant. Plant cells have a beneficial effect on the activity of human skin stem cells, help them to recover after damage by ultraviolet rays.

On the one hand, stem cells are absolutely safe, but if they are used unreasonably, again, do not follow the formula for preparing creams, they can negatively affect our skin. That's why it is worth giving preference only to well-known firms.

Oxibenzone

Oxibenzone is included in the composition of most products, which are designed to protect our skin from ultra-violet rays. This chemical component must protect our skin from poison and premature aging. And it would seem that it brings only advantage. However, in 2008, the American organization "Center for Disease Control and Prevention" conducted research, which resulted in the explanation that oxybenzone is not so harmless. This chemical can accumulate in our body. As a result, it can provoke allergy and even hormonal changes.

Pregnant women who used cosmetic products, which included oxybenzone, had a child with a reduced weight. After this, the analysis of the concentration of oxybenzone and the protective properties of cosmetics began in an accelerated manner. The result is disappointing. More than a thousand items have not been tested. There was a huge hype, after which manufacturers actively began to improve the production of SPF markings. Many manufacturers even excluded oxybenzone from the composition, replacing it with physical, mineral (Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide) and even organic (Mexoril HL, Meksoril CX, Tinosorb M., Tinosorp C) filters.

Today in some cosmetic products this substance still exists. Therefore, in pripokupke carefully study the composition. It is worth noting that in modern medical sunscreens there are components that help speed up the process of skin regeneration and healing.

Parabens

These preservatives help prevent the formation of microorganisms in cosmetics. Many scientists believe that they are able to accumulate a blood and cause cancer. However, such data is completely unconfirmed. But despite this, many companies began to actively withdraw this component from the formulas of their funds. After all, many people already consider parabens harmful to health.

If you belong to a number, then we recommend you to buy care in hermetic bottles - with pumps or dispensers. They contain a small amount of stabilizers, in contrast to the classical jars, which get microbes and air.

Phytohormones

Today, there are many tools, which include phytohormones. One-legged women are wary of them. As a rule, phytohormones help applyopause, pregnancy, with many gynecological problems, skin problems and so on. Sometimes they are difficult to replace with other drugs. Of course, everyone has an opinion about phytohormones. And how they can be considered harmless - questionable, because they carry irreversible changes in our body.

But, despite this, phytohormones are part of some creams. They can work in the deepest layers of the skin, improve epidermal intercellular connections and stimulate the synthesis of a new elastin and collagen. Depending on their amount of viscosmetic means, one can also judge about the harm they can cause. Today in cosmetic boutiques the choice is great. Therefore, before you do anything, study the composition. It is very important to pay attention to the order of enumeration of the components on the label. First, there are substances with the maximum content. Woti judge, what benefit for you will be from this or that cream.