10 Beauty Product Ingredients You Definitely Want To Avoid

Propylene Glycol

A hydrating ingredient in cosmetics used as a skin-conditioning agent. It absorbs water and the concern regarding this alcohol is that it can cause irritation in skin, eyes, and lungs. It also has some allergic properties and can cause dermatitis. Prolonged usage of this ingredient dries out the skin making it look dull and enlarges any fine lines or wrinkles. Along with this, it can also damage to cell membranes and dissolves any fat or oil on the skin's surface reducing the natural nourishment. It also enhances the penetration of any moisturizer and sometimes enables it to enter the bloodstream. Propylene glycol is found in moisturizers (to retain the skin's suppleness and prevent flaking), shampoos, conditioners, fragrances, and hairsprays.

Sunscreen Chemicals

Sunscreen is a skin care product used to protect against harmful UV rays. It might come as a surprise that sunscreen products are packed with chemicals that are harmful. Sunscreen chemicals get absorbed into the skin and can be found in blood, breast milk, and urine samples. The chemicals in the sunscreen are endocrine disruptors and can cause cellular damage and cancer. According to a study, a chemical named Oxybenzone can lead to allergic skin reactions and can cause hormonal disruptions. Mineral sunscreens are believed to be safer and better than chemical sunscreens only if minerals are specially coated to reduce photoactivity. To prevent from any skin damage, it is better to use a mineral sunscreen with a low level of photoactive properties.