6 Secrets: Chemicals in Skincare Products

While it’s customary for us to buy name brand makeup, it’s important to note that many cosmetics companies have come under fire in recent years. From mislabeling to including potentially dangerous chemicals, big box names aren’t always the best. In this article, we’re going to outline six dangerous chemicals that still find their way into mainstream makeup today.

1. Asbestos

You’ve probably seen commercials encouraging people exposed to asbestos to contact a lawyer. Not only is asbestos harmful to the environment, but it wreaks havoc on the lungs. In many cases, sustained exposure can lead to long-term respiratory disease. While asbestos isn’t a direct ingredient in makeup, it is commonly found near talc deposits. While it’s a known contaminant, talc and asbestos are oftentimes mined together. Together, they go into cosmetics to make products smoother.

2. Lead

Lead has been under scrutiny for years. In fact, lead paint has been banned because children who consume flakes can become extremely sick. Lead is harmful to the entire body, with worse impacts on the nervous and cardiovascular systems. In children, lead can cause permanent brain damage. Still, lead is found as a by-product and contaminant in cosmetics, predominantly lotions, lipsticks, and eye makeup.

3. PFA's (per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances)

These substances have been shown to be particularly harmful to the development of unborn babies, yet they are still found in cosmetics you see on the shelf everyday. In addition, PFAS have been connected with cancer and hormone disruption. PFAS are found primarily in products including concealer and eyeliner.

4. Carbon Black

Carbon black is quite literally a by-product of the combustion of tars, and it’s found in eyeliner, lipstick, mascara, and more. The problem is that it’s a carcinogenic, and it can irritate the lungs, nose, throat, and eyes. While it’s often a choice for pigmentation because of its rich hues and affordability to cosmetics companies, it’s a terrible choice for health.

5. Formaldehyde

Formaldehyde was once an extremely common preservative, but research and many medical lawsuits eventually led to the dwindling use of formaldehyde in everyday products. Still, it’s found in many cosmetics. It’s used to prevent bacteria growth, and while that’s important, the downsides of formaldehyde can’t be ignored. Potential risks include cancer and irritation to the respiratory tract and eyes. Today, formaldehyde is found in nail polish, hair gels, eyelash glue, lotions, deodorants, and other products.

6. Mercury

It’s important to note that the FDA banned mercury for use in most of the cosmetics we find today in 1974, but it can still be found in trace amounts in some products. For instance, mercury is a known skin lightener and is found in eye-area products. Mercury, in larger amounts, can be corrosive to the skin and other tissues, including the GI tract, and it can even cause kidney failure if ingested. In smaller amounts, mercury is still connected to nervous system and skin damage, and it can be harmful to the development of unborn babies.

While these chemicals have been banned in the use of cosmetics and other products in other countries around the world, we still see them in cosmetics in the U.S. This further drives us to want to create pure skin care that you can trust. You should be able to feel and look great without worrying about what ingredients are in your skin care products.

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