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Makeup Tips A2B is my version of what I think of the ingredients. Scan over the paragraphs, get an idea, do your own research and make your own educated opinion.

What I think of the makeup ingredients is only to make you pause, think and then let you decide what is best for you.

This was an off the shelf commonly used moisturiser / foundation / sunscreen cosmetic. The results speak for themselves.

Acrylamide

Is synthetically produced to make Polyacrylamide.

Occurs naturally in fried starchy foods.

It is a suspected carcinogen and is on the European "very high concern" list.

Cigarette smoking is a major source of Acrylamide.

In addition there are strong concerns that it is an organ system toxin, a skin irritant and a neurotoxin.

There is also concern that it is an environmental toxin.

My makeup tips A2B Category = UGLY

Alcohols

Alcohols are natural preservatives

As far as our skins are concerned, alcohols are typically divided into 3 groups : good alcohols, bad alcohols and cosmetic alcohols.

Some of the bad ones are benzyl alcohol, denatured alcohol, ethanol, ethyl alcohol, isopropyl alcohol, methanol and sd alcohol.

These alcohols are drying, irritating and may be cytotoxic.

Cosmetic commercial grade alcohols are SD (Specially Denatured) Alcohol 23-A, SD Alcohol 40, and SD Alcohol 40-B.

Good alcohols are known as fatty alcohols.

They are cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol and cetearyl alcohol.

My makeup tips A2B Category = BAD

Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone

A synthetic fragrance.

The Joint FAO/WHO Committee says it does not present a safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent.

In Europe is included on the list of "allergenic" substances.

In Europe, the presence of Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone must be indicated in the list of ingredients when its concentration exceeds:

• 0.001% in leave-on the skin products
• 0.01% in products that are rinsed off the skin

My makeup tips A2B Category = BAD

Ammonium Polyacrylate

A synthetic thickener.

An eye and skin irritant in high concentrations.

The quantities used in cosmetics are considered safe for humans.

No other known effects.

My makeup tips A2B Category = BAD

Aqua

Water

Only water that is free of toxins, pollutants and microbes is used in the formulation of makeup and cosmetics.

Also called distilled water, purified water and aqua (used in EU)

Mainly used as a solvent (mixing various ingredients) and as a cleanser.

My makeup tips A2B Category = GOOD

Arachidyl Alcohol

An organic fatty alcohol preservative.

Mainly acts as a stabiliser - stops oils and liquids from separating and adds a soft feel to the liquid.

It can irritate sensitive skin.

Be cautious if you have dry skin.

May be derived from animal sources - animal by-products. (Does not have to be mentioned on the label)

My makeup tips A2B Category = BAD

Benzyl Alcohol

An organic preservative and / or fragrance.

EU law says 1% maximum concentration in a product.

In Europe, it must be indicated in the list of ingredients when concentration exceeds:

• 0.001% in leave-on the skin products
• 0.01% in products that are rinsed off the skin

Some studies have shown positive geno-toxicity results.

My makeup tips A2B Category = BAD

Benzyl Salicylate

A synthetic fragrance and UV absorber (protects the makeup/cosmetic from being spoiled by sunlight)

Listed in Europe as an allergenic.

In Europe, it must be indicated in the list of ingredients when concentration exceeds:

• 0.001% in leave-on the skin products
• 0.01% in products that are rinsed off the skin

If you have an allergy to perfumes, you should avoid this.

My makeup tips A2B Category = BAD

BHT

Known as Butylated hydroxytoluene.

A synthetic preservative - an antioxidant that prevents product spoilage (rancidity). Also used extensively in food.

The Joint FAO/WHO Committee has established a temporary acceptable daily intake of 0 - 0.125 mg/kg of body weight.

A free radical (oxygen) suppressor.

Consumption of BHT has claimed links to child hyperactivity and cancer.

My makeup tips A2B Category = BAD

Butylparaben

A synthetic preservative.

The Joint FAO/WHO Committee has established an acceptable daily intake of 0.10 mg/kg of body weight for the total sum of Ethyl-, Methyl- and Propyl- parabens.

In Europe, Butylparaben is restricted to 0.4% on its own or 0.8% when mixed with other parabens.

The quantities used in cosmetics are considered safe for humans.

Parabens can affect your endocrine system as it is considered weakly oestrogenic.

Studies indicate that when it is applied on the skin, it may react with UVB (sunlight), leading to increased skin ageing and DNA damage (Free radical generator).

Do not use a paraben product on broken skin.

For people that are allergic to parabens, they can cause skin irritation, contact dermatitis and rosacea.

It is toxic in high concentrations.

Although there is no evidence, parabens are being associated with :

• breast cancer tumours
• increasing prevalence of early puberty in girls

My makeup tips A2B Category = BAD

Butylphenyl Methylpropional

A synthetic fragrance.

Listed in Europe as an allergenic.

In Europe, it must be indicated in the list of ingredients when concentration exceeds:

• 0.001% in leave-on the skin products
• 0.01% in products that are rinsed off the skin

If you have an allergy to perfumes, you should avoid this.

My makeup tips A2B Category = BAD

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