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Makeup Tips J2P 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.

Laureth-7

A mixture of ethylene oxide and lauryl alcohol - a process called ethoxylation.

Makes oil and dirt stick to water for easy washing off.

A by-product of ethoxylation is 1,4-dioxane - a carcinogenic toxin.

1,4-dioxane can be removed by purification - this purification process is not mentioned on the label.

For this reason, it may contain 1,4-dioxane.

Be cautious if you have dry skin.

My makeup tips J2P category = BAD

Limonene

A synthetic or natural fragrance.

A skin and respiratory irritant in high concentrations.

No evidence for carcinogenicity or toxicity in humans.

There is evidence of dermatitis for those that are sensitive to Limonene.

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

My makeup tips J2P category = BAD

Methylparaben

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, Methylparaben 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 at high concentrations.

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

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

Methylparaben is also an ingredient of grapefruit seed extract (natural preservative)

My makeup tips J2P category – BAD

Myristyl 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 J2P category = GOOD (if not derived from animals)

Neurotoxin

These are substances that interfere (or inhibit) with the electrical activities of nerves.

This interference prevents them from functioning.

Examples of Neurotoxins are lead, aluminium, mercury, arsenic, ammonia, n-Hexane (a low cost cleaner – cheaper than alcohol), Nitric Oxide and ethanol.

It is also found in the skin of puffer fish, rattlesnake venom, black widow spider venom, etc.

Death from Neurotoxins can be within minutes.

My makeup tips J2P category = UGLY

Niacinamide

A synthetic form of vitamin B3 that enhances the appearance of dry or damaged skin.

It reduces flaking and restores suppleness.

An anti-inflammatory and used in acne treatments.

It is toxic in high doses (+3 grams per day)

There are no reported side effects when used on the skin.

When exposed to UV, it can suppress melanin from reaching the skin thereby limiting age spots, freckles, and hyper-pigmentation.

My makeup tips J2P category = GOOD

Panthenol

A derivative of vitamin B5, and acts as a lubricant, giving the skin a soft and smooth appearance.

It improves skin hydration and reduces itching and inflammation.

It speeds up healing of epidermal wounds.

In very high concentrations, it can be a skin irritant.

It is considered safe to use by the cosmetic industry.

My makeup tips J2P category = GOOD

Palmitic Acid

A fatty acid used to "soften" (emollient and lubricant) and adds a pearly effect to some makeup products.

There is no evidence to suggest that this ingredient is a hazard to the public at current levels used in cosmetics.

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

My makeup tips J2P category = GOOD (if not derived from animals)

Parfum

Known as perfume.

A mixture of fragrant essential oils or aroma compounds, fixatives and solvents.

Parfums / perfumes can be manufactured synthetically or extracted from plant or animal sources.

Due to the many "origins" of parfum, safety of these ingredients ranges from GRAS (Generally Recognised as safe) to carcinogenic to allergenic to oestrogenic.

They can cause asthmatic reactions, headaches, skin reactions, nausea, respiratory problems and cancer.

Due to its extensive global use, perfumes are found in breast milk, human fat and natural water deposits.

In the US, perfumes are regulated (by the FDA) as an ingredient.

Due to the need for protection of trade secrets, companies rarely give the full listing of parfum ingredients, regardless of their effects on health.

In Europe, as from 11 March 2005, 26 fragrance ingredients have been categorised as allergens. (Many old perfumes had to be reformulated to adhere to these new regulations)

This is evidence that the cosmetic industry have the capability to reformulate when they have to

My makeup tips J2P category = BAD

PEG-100 Stearate

PEG Stearates are derived from stearic acid, a naturally occurring fatty acid.

Makes oil and dirt stick to water for easy washing off.

It is an irritant and sensitiser at high concentrations (25% and more)

Do not use on injured or damaged (broken) skin as there is a risk of organ toxicity.

All PEGs (including PEG 100 Stearate) can contain harmful impurities such as 1,4-dioxane (a known carcinogen), Ethylene Oxide (increases the risk of uterine and breast cancers, leukaemia and brain cancer), PAH's (increases the risk of breast cancer), lead, iron and arsenic.

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

My makeup tips J2P category = BAD

Phenoxyethanol

A synthetic preservative.

This ingredient is used extensively in cosmetic products and is considered safe to use by the cosmetic industry.

Tests with high doses noted increased weights of some organs in the body.

According to a warning by the FDA of 2008 "Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that is primarily used in cosmetics and medications.”

”It also can depress the central nervous system and may cause vomiting and diarrhoea, which can lead to dehydration in infants"

See Article 4 for a story on this ingredient.

My makeup tips J2P category = BAD

Polyacrylamide

A synthetic ingredient, made from Acrylamide, that keeps makeup on the skin in wet, damp and moist conditions.

Considered a moderate hazard ingredient.

The biggest concern is the presence of Acrylamide left over from the manufacturing process.

Acrylamide is a known neurotoxin and organ system toxin.

In the presence of heat and light, there are also concerns that Polyacrylamide breaks down (de-polymerises) to form Acrylamide.

There are also concerns that it is an environmental toxin and persistent and/ or bio-accumulative.

My makeup tips J2P category = BAD

Polydimethylsiloxane

A synthetic silicone used as a "Skin Protectant".

Sometimes called a dimethicone.

Creates a barrier over your skin to reduce loss of moisture and fills in fine lines giving the skin a "plump" look.

The Joint FAO/WHO Committee established an acceptable daily intake level of 0 to 1.5 mg/kg of body weight.

There is no evidence that it causes allergenic reactions.

It is claimed that the quantities used in cosmetics are considered safe for humans.

There are some concerns when used internally, such as breast implants. It is now used less because of this concern.

My makeup tips J2P category = GOOD

Propylparaben

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 at 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 J2P category = BAD

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