Cancer causing agents

Recently, in an exhaustive market survey and random label analysis of 120 cosmetics and daily use products, researcher found all to contain at least one or more of the following:

• Ingredients which are known human carcinogens (cancer-causing agents)
• Substances that react with other contaminated with carcinogenic (cancer-causing) by-products;
• Substances that can react with other chemicals to form potent carcinogens during storage and use; or
• Chemicals which have been linked to cancer in animal tests.

Our research indentified at least 60 known or suspected carcinogenic chemicals that can be commonly found in cosmetic products.

A quick check of the ingredient declarations stated on the 120 products that we surveyed found at least 50 such chemicals to be present or are likely to be present!

How deadly is typical cosmetic or personal care product? Read on

• Eye shadow can have up to 22 carcinogens and possible carcinogens in it;
• Lipstick and Facial (21 each)
• Hair dye and shampoo (20 each)
• Face lotion/cream (17)
• Baby bath (16)
• Lip balm/gloss (14);
• Foundation and facial mask (12 each)
• Shaving cream/foam and eye and facial makeup remover (11 each)
• Conditioner (10)
• Perfumes/cologne (9)
• Body shower cream, facial scrub, toothpaste and hair gel/mousse (8 each)
• Body lotion and deodorants/antiperspirants (7 each)
• Baby lotion and nail polish (6 each)
• Compact/loose powder, aftershave and soap (4 each)
• Toner, eyebrow pencil and eyeliner (3 each) and
• Mouthwash (1)