No Result
View All Result
  • Login
Emily CottonTop
  • Home
  • Lifestyle
    • Love And Relationships
    • Fashion
  • Hair
    • Celebrity Hair
    • Hairstyles
    • Protective Styles
  • Beauty
    • Make up
    • Skin Care
    • Wellness
  • Entertainment
    • Celebrity
    • Music
    • Movies
  • Shopping
  • Home
  • Lifestyle
    • Love And Relationships
    • Fashion
  • Hair
    • Celebrity Hair
    • Hairstyles
    • Protective Styles
  • Beauty
    • Make up
    • Skin Care
    • Wellness
  • Entertainment
    • Celebrity
    • Music
    • Movies
  • Shopping
No Result
View All Result
Emily CottonTop
No Result
View All Result

6 Harmful Beauty Product Ingredients That You Should Avoid

Teresa Munyiri by Teresa Munyiri
January 5, 2023
in Beauty
0
6 Harmful Beauty Product Ingredients That You Should Avoid

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, your bathroom drawer or bedroom vanity has at least two skincare or makeup items.

But, in as much as you’ve been loading up your shelves with snail mucin-infused products and formaldehyde-free nail polish, the beauty industry is forever evolving, and it seems like ingredients are being canceled every other day.

So, how do you ensure you use the right skincare ingredients? How do you know which ingredients to invest in and which to avoid in your routines?

The best method would be to scour the internet for FDA cosmetic ingredient listings or book appointments with skincare experts for proper advice. But what do you do when you don’t have the time or the resources?

You check out this detailed guide. We did the assignment for you and combed through numerous texts and resources to come up with this ‘ingredients-to-avoid’ list – so check it out (it’ll only take a minute of your time – promise).

Keep reading for the intel.

Formaldehyde

Unless you embalm and preserve dead bodies, formaldehyde shouldn’t be a product you ever come into contact with. However, this ingredient is still present in some standard cosmetic products, like nail polishes and hardeners.

Formaldehyde is a known carcinogen and has also been associated with causing respiratory problems. It’s officially banned in the EU but listed as a safe product for use in limited concentration in nail products and unsafe for hair-smoothing treatments in the US.

Parabens & Phthalates

If there are ingredients skincare enthusiasts are cautious about in the 21st Century, it’s parabens and phthalates. These ingredients are continuously advertised to be bad for your skin, and for good reason.

Paraben and phthalates are synthetic compounds commonly used as preservatives and binding agents, respectively. They can be found in almost all the products we use daily, including shampoos, serums, sunscreen, and toothpaste.

Both ingredients have been shown to be carcinogenic. They might also trigger allergic reactions, hormonal disruptions, and fertility issues.

Regular use of products with these ingredients might also lead to paraben and phthalate buildup in your body since they’re easily absorbable.

The use of these parabens (isopropyl paraben, isobutyl paraben, phenyl paraben, benzyl paraben, and methylparaben) and phthalates for the production of cosmetics has been banned in the EU.

However, the FDA hasn’t imposed such a ban; therefore, lotions, perfumes, sunscreens, and many other US-manufactured products may still contain these ingredients.

Synthetic Fragrances

Synthetic fragrances have been used for a long time in the beauty industry. However, some of the ingredients used in manufacturing these fragrances can cause allergic reactions, headaches, dizziness, coughs, and even hyperpigmentation.

While all synthetic fragrances aren’t dangerous, the danger comes in with the lack of regulation pushing manufacturers to list all the ingredients used in making these substances.

Hydroquinone

Hydroquinone and products containing hydroquinone have long been lauded for their skin-brightening properties.

However, most don’t seem to know that regular use of this ingredient has been proven to lead to photosensitivity, a condition that leaves your skin ultra-sensitive to UV rays.

Hydroquinone is also considered a carcinogen, and while you can quickly still get it with a prescription in the US, the ingredient is banned for use in over-the-counter products.

PEG Compounds

PEG compounds in beauty and skincare products are mainly found in form of thickeners, moisture carriers, softeners, and solvents.

While the ingredient in itself isn’t cause for alarm, it can easily be contaminated with ethylene oxide and 1,4-dioxane during manufacturing, both of which are well-known carcinogens.

These ingredients are commonly used to manufacture creams, sunscreens, and shampoos.

Triclosan

Triclosan is commonly used as a synthetic antibacterial ingredient, with a potency similar to Agent Orange. The FDA banned the element for manufacturing antibacterial soaps, but this hasn’t halted its use in toothpaste and other body and household cleaning products.

According to the EPA, triclosan works similarly to pesticides. Additionally, it’s a known carcinogen that disrupts normal hormonal functions, leading to infertility and possible congenital disabilities.

 

Tags: FDAhydroquinoneingredients to avoidparabensskincare ingredients
Previous Post

Everything You Need to Know About U Part Wigs, Including The Difference Between U Part and V Part Wigs

Next Post

Tommie Lee Alleges Paula Abdul Stole Her Sunglass Design, PR Agency Responds “She has never heard of you…I suggest you cease & desist”

Next Post

Tommie Lee Alleges Paula Abdul Stole Her Sunglass Design, PR Agency Responds "She has never heard of you...I suggest you cease & desist"

We Want To Write About Your Business

Recent News

Lamont Hill getting Pepper Sprayed

Resurfaced Video Shows Marc Lamont Hill Getting Pepper Sprayed Onstage He Chose Not To Press Charges

June 12, 2025

Amerie Confirms Divorce From Husband of 19 Years

June 12, 2025

So Sad! London-Bound Air India 787 Crashes in Ahmedabad With More Than 200 On Board

June 12, 2025

About Us

Emily CottonTop is a daily updated blog about hair, beauty, and everyday cultural moments from all over the world.

Follow Us

Editor Picks

Lamont Hill getting Pepper Sprayed

Resurfaced Video Shows Marc Lamont Hill Getting Pepper Sprayed Onstage He Chose Not To Press Charges

by Emily Cottontop
June 12, 2025
0

The internet never forgets—and a resurfaced video from 2024 has folks collectively gasping all over...

Amerie Confirms Divorce From Husband of 19 Years

by Emily Cottontop
June 12, 2025
0

At the 2025 BET Awards weekend, iconic R&B star Amerie sat down with Angela Yee...

So Sad! London-Bound Air India 787 Crashes in Ahmedabad With More Than 200 On Board

by Emily Cottontop
June 12, 2025
0

According to multiple reports Air India Flight AI 171, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner bound for London’s...

Popular Category

  • Entertainment
  • Celebrity
  • Celebrity Hair
  • Business
  • Beauty
  • Skin Care
  • Wellness
  • Regimen Advice
  • Entertainment
  • Celebrity
  • Celebrity Hair
  • Business
  • Beauty
  • Skin Care
  • Wellness
  • Regimen Advice

© 2024 Emily CottonTop, All Rights Reserved.

  • Home
  • About Us
  • Advertise
  • Privacy Policy
  • Affiliate Disclosure
  • Home
  • About Us
  • Advertise
  • Privacy Policy
  • Affiliate Disclosure

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies.
Do not sell my personal information.
Cookie SettingsAccept
Manage consent

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.
CookieDurationDescription
cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional11 monthsThe cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-others11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
viewed_cookie_policy11 monthsThe cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.
Functional
Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features.
Performance
Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.
Analytics
Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
Advertisement
Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.
Others
Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet.
SAVE & ACCEPT
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Lifestyle
    • Love And Relationships
    • Fashion
  • Hair
    • Celebrity Hair
    • Hairstyles
    • Protective Styles
  • Beauty
    • Make up
    • Skin Care
    • Wellness
  • Entertainment
    • Celebrity
    • Music
    • Movies
  • Shopping

© 2025 JNews - Premium WordPress news & magazine theme by Jegtheme.