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argireline where botox injections target specific muscles, argireline targets the entire face. this may actually increase facial sag because the neurotransmitters this drug inhibits are what maintain facial firmness. alcohol denat. (denatured alcohol) petrochemical by product. can cause systemic eczematous, contact dermatitis & chemical sensitivities. aluminum ingredients skin irritants, can cause alzheimer's, lung disease ammonium ingredients toxic, carcinogenic BHA and BHT cancer, encourage the breakdown of vitamins such as vitamin d, can cause lipid and cholesterol levels to increase, endocrine disrupter coal tar look for cade tar or pine tar instead low-level exposure is linked to cancer colorants (d & c and other coal tar dyes) carcinogens, topical irritants, may cause acne and skin irritations, may contain aluminums, have caused tumors in rats, low-level exposure is linked to cancer cocamidopropyl betaine contains a significant petroleum component & can cause serious irritation & allergenic response dea ingredients (all ingredients with DEA after the first word such as cocamide - dea) cancer suspect dimethicone cancer suspect. caused tumors & mutation in lab animals dioxin powerful hormone disrupting chemical linked to cancer, nervous system disorders, miscarriages & birth deformity. stored in fat cells. contained in sulfates that provide foaming action dmae-dimethylaminoethanol marketed as "face lift in a bottle," however, what it does is temporarily paralyze the small muscles of the face, making it seem like wrinkles are less visible. no long term results of application are yet known. emulsifying waxes (& the "fatty acids") linked to the creation of free radicals & prostaglandin inhibitors |
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ethylhexylglycerin preservative linked to allergenic response / irritation. many products claiming to be "preservative free" use this preservative. formaldehyde inability to inhibit the growth of acid producing bacteria and it's implication in cancer fragrance highly allergenic. contains large quantities of toxins and chemicals not disclosed. fragrance-free means that fragrance chemicals have been added to the product to mask the natural aromas of the ingredients glycerin look for vegetable glycerin. glycerin without the vegetable qualifier usually means petrochemical. glycerol stearate linked to the creation of free radicals & prostaglandin inhibitors grapefruit seed extract synthetic preservatives triclosan, methylparaben & benzetheonium chloride are added to preserve, however, companies do not have to list this ingredient since it is contained within the extract hexane very toxic solvent used to extract essential oils & botanicals hydroquinone toxic, irritant, banned in Europe, can cause hyper- pigmentation hydroxymethyl glycinate releases formaldehyde, a known cancer agent idebenone a synthetic analogue of coenzyme q10 imidazalidol urea strong irritant, releases formaldehyde, toxic laureth family (ingredients with laureth, laurate or lauryl extensions) carcinogenic, skin irritants, may be contaminated with large amounts of toxins in manufacturing process, contains ammonium salts, mutagen, acne producing matrixyl new polypeptide. it is said that matrixyl is at least as effective against wrinkles as retinol. it is said to work by "relaxing facial tension", similarly to botox. we feel that repeatedly paralyzing the muscles can only sap their inherent strength. |
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methylisothiazolinone antimicrobial agent inhibits the development of particular neuron structures that are essential for transmitting signals between cells. damaging to a developing nervous system octyl stearate acne producing, contact dermatitis, allergic reactions paba may cause formation of nitrosamines, cause photosensitivity, being studied for carcinogenic implications parabens petrochemicals, estrogenic, carcinogenic, allergenic. peg ingredients carcinogens, acne promoters, contact dermatitis petroleum (petrolatum, mineral oils, vaseline) acne producing, may be carcinogenic, causes long term dry skin, respiratory toxin phenonip preservative blend of phenoxyethanol, methylparaben, ethylparaben, butylparaben, propylparaben & isobutylparaben phenoxyethanol synthetic ether alcohol preservative. can cause dermatitis. phthalates such as dibutyl pthalate (dbp) in convenient, squeezable plastics & dangerous when heated. reproductive toxins, birth defects of the male reproductive system, carcinogens, mutation agents, stored in fat cells pvp widely used synthetic polymer, carcinogenic stearic (acids, als, & others) carcinogens, skin irritants, comedogenic sodium dehydroacetate new preservative. studies showing cause for concern for mutations in reproductive, endocrine, neuro and developmental toxicity areas. talc can contain asbestos, do not use on babies, linked to ovarian cancer, respiratory toxin tea ingredients (not tea, but rather ingredients with tea in front) severe irritants, can contain ammonium salts, eye irritant, sensitizer, carcinogenic |
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