Dr. Mercola has posted a news article this morning on his site about the dangers of certain types of synthetic make up and toiletry products. Here is a portion of the article. Go to Dr. Mercola’s site to read more…
Women who use make-up on a daily basis can absorb almost 5 pounds of chemicals into their bodies each year.
Some of the compounds present in make-up have been linked to side effects ranging from skin irritation to cancer.
One class of cosmetic chemicals which could be dangerous are parabens. Traces of parabens have been found in breast tumor samples.
Another chemical, sodium lauryl sulfate, can cause skin irritation.
Nine out of ten women also use out-of-date lipstick and mascara, which can be a breeding ground for harmful bacteria.
Many women use more than 20 different beauty products a day. The effects of these multiple combinations of chemicals are largely unknown.
Telegraph.co.uk June 22, 2007
Dr. Mercola also provides a link in his comment section on how to choose safer beauty products… see it here…
