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 Ingredients Details of ingredients used in all our products and their known benefits.We use ORGANIC, cold poressed oils wherever possible Cinnamon sticks INGREDIENTS OF ALL OUR PRODUCTS Our soaps do not have a strong fragrance or colour simply because they do not have added colours, fragrances and preservative. This makes them very gentle and safer for sensitive skin and babies. “BALMY”™ ECSEMA AND PSORIASIS CREAM   Carefully selected and combined natural plant oils, many of them organic, known for their healing properties working in synergy with shea butter to create a perfect healing cream. With the gentle calming scent of lavender and chamomile.Ingredients Organic Shea Butter, (Butyrosperbmum parkii or Vitellana Paradoxa),Castor Oil (ricinus communis ), Pure Cocoa butter, (Theobromium Cacoa), Organic St Johns Wort oil (Hypericum Perofatum), Organic Rosehip seed oil, Calendula extract, Organic Lavender Oil, (Lavandula Angustifolia), Organic Neem oil, Organic Chamomile oil, Ylang Ylang, Organic Aloe Vera Jell (Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice), Rosemary oil, Tea Tree (Meleuca Albenifolia) Oil. Shea Butter Soaps Shea and coconut oil. Shea butter (Butyrospermum parkii) 40%, Water (Aqua) 18%, Coconut oil (Cocos Nucifera) 5%, Lemon oil (Medica Limonum) 2% as a natural preservative, and Lavender (Lavandula Angustifolia) 2%, Organic Castille (olive oil) soap base 30%. Shea and Organic Castille Soap The beauty of shea butter and its benefits combined with this regional Spanish soap which has been made in this region for generations, the basis of which is olive oil. Shea butter (Butyrospermum parkii) 40%, Water (Aqua), 20% Castille (olive) soap (Oleo europaea) 30%, Lemon oil (Medica Limonum) 2% as natural preservative. Frankincense Myrrh, Eucalyptus and Tea Tree Soap Shea Butter (Butyrospermum parkii) 30% Olive oil soap (Oleo Europaea), 35%, Water (Aqua) 10% Eucalyptus, (Eucalyptus Globulus) 15%, Tea Tree oil (Melaleuca Alternifolia) 5%, Frankinscence (Olibanum) 3%, Myrrh (Commiphora myrrha) 2%, Lemon oil (Medica Limonum). African Black Soap Traditional African soap with all natural organic ingredients 50% shea butter (Butyrospermum parkii), Water (Aqua) 15%, Organic coconut oil (Cocos Nucifera) 20%, Cocoa butter (Theobroma Cacao) Cocoa pods (Theobroma Cacao) 20%, Plantain ash (Co-ash) 5%. Shea Butter and Eucalyptus Shea butter (Butyrospermum parkii) soap 48%, Eucalyptus Leaves, 25% Eucalyptus oil 15% ,Water (Aqua) 12%, Lemon oil (Medica Limonum) 2%. as a natural preservative. Shea Butter with African Ginger and Ginger pieces Shea butter (Butyrospermum parkii) soap 45%m Ginger pieces ( Zingiberales) 20%, Ginger oil (Zingerber officianale), Water (Aqua) 12%, Lemon oil (Medica Limonum) 2%. as a natural preservative. Shea Butter and with Frankinscence and Myrrh Frankinsence has been and is still one of the most expensive oils on the planet. Myrrh a close second), Subswequently saops are a little more, ut they are very good. Shea butter (Butyrospermum parkii) soap 43%, Frankinsecence essential oil (Boswellia carterii) (17% ), Myrrh (Commiphora myrrha) 16%. Water (Aqua) 22%, Lemon oil (Medica Limonum) 2%. as a natural preservative. Shea Butter with Lavender and Lemon Shea butter (Butyrospermum parkii) soap 49%, Lavender Essential Oil (Lavendula officinalis) 14%, Water (Aqua) 26%, Lemon oil, (Medica Limonum) 16%, FOR MEN SHEA BUTTER AND JOJOBA SHAVING GEL Ingredients: Water (aqua), cocamidopropyl betaine, disodium coco-glucoside shea buitter (Butyrospermum parkii), palmitic acid, sodium lauroyl lactylate, cetyl alcohol, sodium carbonate, menthe piperita (peppermint) oil, menthol, simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil, aloe barbadensis (alo vera) leaf juice, tocopherol (vitamin e), panthenol, sodium hyaluronate, citric acid, Natural fragrance, dehdroacetic acid, benzoic acid. Body Butters Shea Butter with Cedarwood and Rosewood Ingredients: Butyrospermum parkii, cocos nucifera, olea europaea, theobroma cacao, jojoba (Simmonsia chinensis), tocopherol (vitamin E) ,Rosewood & Cederwood SHelf life: 12 months Weight: 120ml Pure shea butter with organic essential oil of Lemon, essential oil of Lemongrass Ingredients: Ingredients: shea butter (Butyrospermum parkii),Virgin organic coconut oil ( Cocos nucifera), Olive Oil (Olea europaea),Cocoa butter (Theobroma cacao), Jojoba oil (Simmonsia chinensis ),Vitamin E (Tocopherol), Lemon grass oil (Cymbopogon flexuosus), Lemon peel oil (Citrus Medica Limonum),*geraniol,*linalool,*limonene, *citral, *citronellol, *eugenol. *Occurs naturally in Essential Oils SHelf life: 12 months WEIGHT 120 ml Sheabutter with Geranium, Lavender and Ylang Ylang INGREDIENTS shea butter (Butyrospermum parkii), Virgin organic coconut oil ( cocos nucifera), Olive Oil (olea europaea),Cocoa butter (Theobroma cacao), Jojoba oil (Simmonsia chinensis ), vitamin E (Tocopherol), Rose geraniumessential oil (Pelargonium graveolens), Lavender(Lavandula angustifolia), Ylang ylang(Canaga odorata), *geraniol, *linalool, *limonene, *citral, *citronellol. *Occurs naturally in Essential Oils SHELF LIFE:12 months WEIGHT: 120m Shea butter with Coconut, Vanilla and Vanilla pods THE STORY BENEFITS OF PASSION FRUIT Passion fruit is known to have a mild sedative property helping you to relax and sleep. Its very rich in vitamins and minerals. The phenolic acids and flavonoids present in the fruit are supposed to possess heart-protecting function.The phenolic profile of the fruit is also known for its anti-microbial activity. Passion fruit is a good source of antioxidants, (One of the things that causes aging) both water soluble and fat soluble ones. performance. It contains plant sterols, which help in lowering the levels of cholesterol. The seeds of the fruit are very vital sources of fibre. It is very good for attaining optimum health and to reduce weight. Further research is underway on this issue, but the juice and the phyto-chemicals in the fruit juice are considered to inhibit cancer cell growth It is supposed to possess somniferous properties, which when eaten before going to bed, help the person to relax and have a restful sleep. The good news is: the skin is known to absorb vitamins and minerals too! So application of quality vitamin rich creams is an addition to general good health skin Contains vitamin A, Beta Carotene Beta Cryptoxanthin Vitamin C Vitamin E Vitamin K Riboflavin Vitamin B6, Calcium Magnesium, Potassium Zinc Copper Seleniumand more.. Passion fruit is Native to Cuba, East Asia New Zeal and parts of Africa. TRY THIS ALSO! - IT IS OUR ASSOCIATED BUSINESS - FOR MORE 100% ORGANIC SKIN CARE PRODUCTS SOME WITH SHEA BUTTER BENEFICIAL, HERBS WHAT HISTORY AGROM LEAVES (native African plant) AVOCADO OIL AFRICAN ORANGE (Green) LEAVES AFRICAN VOILET AFRICAN ROOBOIS APRICOT KERNAL OIL CRUSHED ALMONDS SEEDS ALMOIND OIL BLACK PEPPER BERGAMONT Antiseptic properties and moderately anti inflamatory refreshing soothing scent BAOBAB CAMOMILE COFFEE  CARROT OIL CLAY SAGE COCOA  COCONUT CINNAMON CEDARWOOD EUCALYPTUS Healing, a gentle astringent and good for clearing spots. Mixed with other essential oils makes great after shave lotion
EVENING PRIMROSE OIL FRANKNSENCE An ancient fragrant oil that onced was so prized it was more expensive than gold! Today it is still about 4 times more expensive than other oils. One of the gifts given to baby Jesus along with Myrrh because of his royal status. Frankinsence is a natural anti scarring and anti strechmark. It was posibly given to Jesus not for his use but for the mother. It was used by the Pharoahs to burn as inscence in worhips and used to embalm them (has preservative qualities) to get ready for the after life.
GREEN MANDERIN GERANIUM GRAPESEED OIL GERANIUM GINGER HIMALAYAN SALTHEMP SEED OIL (Cannabis Sativa) HERBS - various (Full of antioxidant) HIBISCUS This grows throught subtropical Africa , Jamaica and the Carribeans generally, where it is known as Sorrel, and many parts of Asia. It is commonly used as a beverage drink particulary in East Africa and Egypt Hibiscus is indidgenous to Africa and used for thousands of years particularly in Egypt. It is used daily in Egypt today. Most commonly if you visit Egypt you may be treated to Hibiscus tea. What are the properties of Hibiscus.....LEMON GRASS LAVENDER LIME JASMIN OIL JOJOBA OIL LEMON OIL MANUKA HONEY MANGO LEAVES MARULA Scelerocarya birrea) MYRRH NEEM (Traditional Asian) NUTMEG  ORANGE OIL OLIVE OIL OMEGA 3 and 6 PLANTAIN LEAVES PAPYA LEAVES PALM / PALM KERNAL PATCHOULI PEPPERMINT PALMA ROSA PAPYA ROSEWOOD ROSEHIP OIL ROSEHIP SEED (Rosa Canina) RICE BRAN OIL (Oryza Sativa) ROSEMARY HERB ROOBOIS SOY SHEA BUTTER (Butyrospermum parkii or Vitellaria Paradoxa) Scientific research shows that shea butter consists of three man parts.HEALING MOISTURISNG PROTECTING. Ancient used throughout Africa Asia and Some of Far East. Through trade routes. The shea is used primarily as a food but is very fecctive skin care cream.
SESAME SEED OIL TEA TREE OIL VANILLA VITAMIN E OIL (plant base) VITAMIN A VITAMIN C VITAMIN D WILD ROSE WHEATGERM YLANG YLANG (traditional Asian) WATCH THIS SHORT VIDEO
http://www.safecosmetics.org/ TOXIC INGREDIENTS How safe are the ingredients used in your current brand of skin care products? How certain are you that they do not contain chemicals that could be harmful to you and/or your children? If you are not sure, use this toxic ingredient directory below and find out for yourself. This information has been sourced from Material Safety Data Sheets (or MSDS), which is recognised as the international standard for providing safety information about chemical ingredients used by humans. Note: If you cannot locate a particular chemical ingredient above or would like to research more ingredients, you can utilize the "SIRI MSDS" online chemical database search facility by clicking on thelink below. Open the Chemical Ingredients GlossaryToxic Ingredient Directory - 1,4-dioxane
- 2-bromo-2-nitropropane-1,3-diol (Bronopol)
- Alcohol, Isopropyl (SD-40)
- Ammonium Laureth Sulfate (ALES)
- Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate (ALS)
- Anionic Surfactants
- Benzalkonium Chloride
- Butylated Hudroxyanisole (BHA)
- Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT)
- Cationic surfactants
- Cetalkonium chloride
- Cetrimonium chloride
- Chloromethylisothiazolinone
- Isothiazolinone
- Cocoamidopropyl Betaine
- Cocoyl Sarcosine
- Cyclomethicone
- DEA (diethanolamine), MEA (Monoethanolamine), & TEA (triethanolamine)
- Diazolidinyl urea
- Dimethicone
- Dimethicone Copolyol
- Disodium Dioctyl Sulfosuccinate
- Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
- Disodium Oleamide Sulfosuccinate
- DMDM Hydantoin
- Ethoxylated surfactants
- FD&C Colour Pigments
- Formaldehyde
- Fragrance
- Hydrolysed Animal Protein
- Imidazolidinyl urea
- Lanolin
- Lauryl dimonium hydrolysed collagen
- Lauryl or Cocoyl Sarcosine
- Lauryl Sarcosine
- Liquidum Paraffinum
- MEA compounds
- Methylisothiazolinone and Methylchloroisothiazolinone
- Mineral Oil
- Nitrosating Agents
- Paraben preservatives (methyl, propyl, butyl, and ethyl)
- Paraffin wax/oil
- Polyethylene Glycol (PEG) compounds
- Potassium Coco Hydrolysed Collagen
- Propylene/Butylene Glycol
- PVP/VA Copolymer
- Quaternium-7, 15, 31, 60, etc
- Rancid Natural Emollients
- Silicone derived emollients
- Sodium Cocoyl Sarcosinate
- Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES) Ammonium Laureth Sulfate (ALES)
- Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
- Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate (ALS)
- Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
- Stearalkonium Chloride
- Talc
- TEA (Triethanolamine) Laureth Sulfate
- TEA compounds
- Toluene
Toxic Ingredient Directory- 1,4-dioxaneA carcinogenic contaminant of cosmetic products. Almost 50% of cosmetics containing ethoxylated surfactants were found to contain dioxane. See Ethoxylated surfactantsFrom Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS): 1,4-DIOXANE MAY EXERT ITS EFFECTS THROUGH INHALATION, SKIN ABSORPTION, AND INGESTION. 1,4-DIOXANE IS LISTED AS A CARCINOGEN. EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE: 1,4-DIOXANE IS AN EYE AND MUCOUS MEMBRANE IRRITANT, PRIMARY SKIN IRRITANT, CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DEPRESSANT, NEPHROTOXIN, AND HEPATOTOXIN. ACUTE EXPOSURE CAUSES IRRITATION, HEADACHE, DIZZINESS, AND NARCOSIS. CHRONIC INHALATION EXPOSURE CAN PRODUCE DAMAGE TO THE LIVER AND KIDNEYS, AND BLOOD DISORDERS. MEDICAL CONDITION AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE PRECLUDE FROM EXPOSURE THOSE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISEASE OF THE BLOOD, LIVER KIDNEYS, CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM, AND THOSE SUSCEPTIBLE TO DERMATITIS.
- 2-bromo-2-nitropropane-1,3-diol (Bronopol) Toxic, causes allergic contact dermatitis. See Nitrosating agents
- Alcohol, Isopropyl (SD-40) A very drying and irritating solvent and dehydrator that strips your skin's natural acid mantle, making us more vulnerable to bacteria, moulds and viruses. It is made from propylene, a petroleum derivative. It may promote brown spots and premature aging of skin.
- Ammonium Laureth Sulfate (ALES) See Anionic Surfactants See Sodium Laureth Sulfate See Nitrosating Agents
- Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate (ALS)See Anionic Surfactants See Sodium Laureth Sulfate See Nitrosating Agents
- Anionic Surfactants Anionic refers to the negative charge these surfactants have. They may be contaminated with nitrosamines, which are carcinogenic. Surfactants can pose serious health threats. They are used in car washes, as garage floor cleaners and engine degreasers - and in 90% of personal-care products that foam.
- Benzalkonium ChlorideHighly toxic, primary skin irritant. See Cationic surfactantsFrom Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS): MATERIAL IS HIGHLY TOXIC VIA ORAL ROUTE. EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE: MISTS CAN CAUSE IRRITATION TO THE SKIN, EYES, NOSE, THROAT AND MUCOUS MEMBRANES. AVOID DIRECT CONTACT. SYMPTOMS: MUSCULAR PARALYSIS, LOW BLOOD PRESSURE, CNS DEPRESSION AND WEAKNESS. EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES EYES: CORROSIVE! IMMEDIATELY WASH EYES WITH PLENTY OF WATER. INHALATION: REMOVE PERSON TO FRESH AIR. GIVE OXYGEN (IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT). CALL PHYSICIAN. INGESTION: IF CONSCIOUS, IMMEDIATELY DRINK LARGE QUANTITIES OF FLUID TO DILUTE AND INDUCE VOMITING. CALL PHYSICIAN.
- Butylated Hudroxyanisole (BHA) Causes allergic contact dermatitis.
- Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT) Causes allergic contact dermatitis. Contains toluene. See Toluene
- Cationic surfactants These chemicals have a positive electrical charge. They contain a quaternary ammonium group and are often called "quats". These are used in hair conditioners, but originated from the paper and fabric industries as softeners and anti-static agents. In the long run they cause the hair to become dry and brittle. They are synthetic, irritating, allergenic and toxic, and oral intake of them can be lethal.
- Stearalkonium chloride
- Benzalkonium chloride
- Cetrimonium chloride
- Cetalkonium chloride
- Lauryl dimonium hydrolysed collagen
- Cetalkonium chloride See Cationic surfactants
- Cetrimonium chloride See Cationic surfactants
- Chloromethylisothiazolinone Causes contact dermatitis
- IsothiazolinoneCauses contact dermatitis From Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS): EYE CONTACT: CORROSIVE TO THE EYES WITH POSSIBLE PERMANENT DAMAGE. SKIN CONTACT: CORROSIVE TO THE SKIN, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN THIRD DEGREE BURNS. CAN BE HARMFUL IF ABSORBED. CAN CAUSE ALLERGIC CONTACT DERMATITIS IN SUSCEPTIBLE INDIVIDUALS. INGESTION: CAN BE FATAL. INHALATION: CAN BE CORROSIVE TO THE MUCOUS MEMBRANES AND THE LUNGS. CAN CAUSE AN ALLERGIC REACTION IN SUSCEPTIBLE INDIVIDUALS.
- Cocoamidopropyl BetaineFrom Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS):
CAN CAUSE EYE AND SKIN IRRITATION. - Cocoyl Sarcosine See Nitrosating agents
- Cyclomethicone See Silicone derived emollients
- DEA (diethanolamine), MEA (Monoethanolamine), & TEA (triethanolamine) Often used in cosmetics to adjust the pH, and used with many fatty acids to convert acid to salt (stearate), which then becomes the base for a cleanser. TEA causes allergic reactions including eye problems, dryness of hair and skin, and could be toxic if absorbed into the body over a long period of time.These chemicals are already restricted in Europe due to known carcinogenic effects. Dr. Samuel Epstein (Professor of Environmental Health at the University of Illinois) says that repeated skin applications . . . of DEA-based detergents resulted in a major increase in the incidence of liver and kidney cancer.See Nitrosating agentsFrom Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS): Health Hazard Acute And Chronic: Product is severely irritating to body tissues and possibly corrosive to the eyes. Explanation Carcinogenicity: Amines react with nitrosating agents to form nitrosamines, which are carcinogenic.
- Diazolidinyl urea Established as a primary cause of contact dermatitis (American Academy of Dermatology). Contains formaldehyde, a carcinogenic chemical, is toxic by inhalation, a strong irritant, and causes contact dermatitis. See Formaldehyde From Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS):
CAUSES SEVERE EYE IRRITATION. MAY CAUSE SKIN IRRITATION. SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE SYMPTOMS OF INHALATION: IF MISTED, WILL CAUSE IRRITATION OF MUCOUS MEMBRANES, NOSE, EYES AND THROAT. COUGHING, DIFFICULTY IN BREATHING. SYMPTOMS OF SKIN CONTACT: CONTACT CAUSES SMARTING AND BURNING SENSATIONS, INFLAMMATION, BURNS, PAINFUL BLISTERS. PROFOUND DAMAGE TO TISSUE. SYMPTOMS OF EYE CONTACT: WILL CAUSE PAINFUL BURNING OR STINGING OF EYES AND LIDS, WATERING OF EYES, AND INFLAMMATION OF CONJUNCTIVA. - Dimethicone See Silicone derived emollients
- Dimethicone Copolyol See Silicone derived emollients
- Disodium Dioctyl Sulfosuccinate See Anionic surfactants
- Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate See Anionic surfactants See Ethoxylated surfactants
- Disodium Oleamide Sulfosuccinate See Anionic Surfactants
- DMDM Hydantoin Contains formaldehyde.
See Formaldehyde - Ethoxylated surfactants Ethoxylated surfactants are widely used in cosmetics as foaming agents, emulsifiers and humectants. As part of the manufacturing process the toxic chemical 1,4-dioxane, a potent carcinogen, is generated. On the label, they are identified by the prefix "PEG", "polyethylene", "polyethylene glycol", "polyoxyethylene", "-eth-", or "-oxynol-". See 1,4-Dioxane
- FD&C Colour Pigments Synthetic colours made from coal tar. Contain heavy metal salts that deposit toxins onto the skin, causing skin sensitivity and irritation. Animal studies have shown almost all of them to be carcinogenic.
- Formaldehyde Formaldehyde is a known carcinogen (causes cancer). Causes allergic, irritant and contact dermatitis, headaches and chronic fatigue. The vapour is extremely irritating to the eyes, nose and throat (mucous membranes). See Nitrosating agents
- Fragrance Fragrance on a label can indicate the presence of up to four thousand separate ingredients, many toxic or carcinogenic. Symptoms reported to the USA FDA include headaches, dizziness, allergic rashes, skin discoloration, violent coughing and vomiting, and skin irritation. Clinical observation proves fragrances can affect the central nervous system, causing depression, hyperactivity, and irritability.
- Hydrolysed Animal Protein See Nitrosating agents
- Imidazolidinyl urea The trade name for this chemical is Germall 115. Releases formaldehyde, a carcinogenic chemical, into cosmetics at over 10C. Toxic. See Formaldehyde See Nitrosating agents
- Lanolin Any chemicals used on sheep will contaminate the lanolin obtained from the wool. The majority of lanolin used in cosmetics is highly contaminated with chlorinated organo pesticides like DDT.
- Lauryl dimonium hydrolysed collagen See Cationic surfactants
- Lauryl or Cocoyl Sarcosine See Anionic Surfactants
- Lauryl Sarcosine See Nitrosating agents
- Liquidum Paraffinum Liquidum Paraffinum is an exotic sounding way to say mineral oil (!!) See Mineral Oil
- MEA compounds See Nitrosating agents
- Methylisothiazolinone and Methylchloroisothiazolinone Both cause cosmetic allergies
- Mineral Oil Petroleum by-product that coats the skin like plastic, clogging the pores. Interferes with skin's ability to eliminate toxins, promoting acne and other disorders. Slows down skin function and cell development, resulting in premature aging. Used in many products (baby oil is 100% mineral oil!) Any mineral oil derivative can be contaminated with cancer causing PAH's (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons). Manufacturers use petrolatum because it is unbelievably cheap.
- Mineral oil
- Liquidum paraffinum (also known as posh mineral oil!)
- Paraffin oil
- Paraffin wax
- Petrolatum
- Nitrosating Agents The following chemicals can cause nitrosamine contamination, which have been determined to form cancer in laboratory animals. There are wide and repeated concerns in the USA and Europe about the contamination of cosmetics products with nitrosamines.
- 2-bromo-2-nitropropane-1,3-diol
- Cocoyl Sarcosine
- DEA compounds
- Imidazolidinyl Urea
- Formaldehyde
- Hydrolysed Animal Protein
- Lauryl Sarcosine
- MEA compounds
- Quaternium-7, 15, 31, 60, etc
- Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
- Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate
- Sodium Laureth Sulfate
- Ammonium Laureth Sulfate
- Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
- TEA compounds
- Paraben preservatives (methyl, propyl, butyl, and ethyl)Used as inhibitors of microbial growth and to extend shelf life of products. Widely used even though they are known to be toxic. Have caused many allergic reactions and skin rashes. Highly toxic.From Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS): EMERGENCY overview: WARNING! HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED OR INHALED. CAUSES IRRITATION TO SKIN, EYES AND RESPIRATORY TRACT. MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC SKIN REACTION.SKIN CONTACT: CAUSES IRRITATION TO SKIN. SYMPTOMS INCLUDE REDNESS, ITCHING, AND PAIN. MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC SKIN REACTIONS.EYE CONTACT: CAUSES IRRITATION, REDNESS, AND PAIN.
- Paraffin wax/oil Paraffin Wax is mineral oil wax. See Mineral Oil
- Polyethylene Glycol (PEG) compounds Potentially carcinogenic petroleum ingredient that can alter and reduce the skin's natural moisture factor. This could increase the appearance of aging and leave you more vulnerable to bacteria. Used in cleansers to dissolve oil and grease. It adjusts the melting point and thickens products. Also used in caustic spray-on oven cleaners. See Ethoxylated surfactants
- Potassium Coco Hydrolysed Collagen See Anionic Surfactants
- Propylene/Butylene Glycol Propylene glycol (PG) is a petroleum derivative. It penetrates the skin and can weaken protein and cellular structure. Commonly used to make extracts from herbs. PG is strong enough to remove barnacles from boats! The EPA considers PG so toxic that it requires workers to wear protective gloves, clothing and goggles and to dispose of any PG solutions by burying them in the ground. Because PG penetrates the skin so quickly, the EPA warns against skin contact to prevent consequences such as brain, liver, and kidney abnormalities. But there isn't evena warning label on products such as stick deodorants, where the concentration is greater than in most industrial applications. From Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS):
Health Hazard Acute And Chronic INHALATION: May cause respiratory and throat Irritation, central nervous system depression, blood and kidney disorders. May cause Nystagmus, Lymphocytosis. SKIN: Irritation and dermatitis, absorption. EYES: Irritation and conjunctivitis. INGESTION: Pulmonary oedema, brain damage, hypoglycaemia, intravascular hemolysis. Death may occur. - PVP/VA Copolymer A petroleum-derived chemical used in hairsprays, wavesets and other cosmetics. It can be considered toxic, since particles may contribute to foreign bodies in the lungs of sensitive persons.
- Quaternium-7, 15, 31, 60, etc Toxic, causes skin rashes and allergic reactions. See Nitrosating agents From Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS):
SKIN: PROLONGED OR repEATED EXPOSURE MAY CAUSE SKIN IRRITATION. MAY CAUSE MORE SEVERE RESPONSE IF SKIN IS DAMP. MAY BE A WEAK SKIN SENSITIZER IN SUSCEPTIBLE INDIVIDUALS AT GREATER THAN 1% IN AQUEOUS SOLUTION. - Rancid Natural Emollients Natural oils used in cosmetics should be cold pressed. The refined vegetable oils found on supermarket shelves and many health food stores which lack colour, odour and taste are devoid of nutrients, essential fatty acids, vitamins and unsaponifiables - all valuable skin conditioning agents! They also contain poisonous "trans" fatty acids as a result of the refining process. Another important factor to consider with creams made from plant oil is the use-by date. The most beneficial plant oils (like rosehip, borage and evening primrose oils) are polyunsaturated, which means they oxidise and go rancid fairly quickly (about 6 months). Most off-the-shelf cosmetics have a shelf life of three years. Rancid oils are harmful, they form free-radicals, which damage and age your skin.
- Silicone derived emollients Silicone emollients are occlusive - that is they coat the skin, trapping anything beneath it, and do not allow the skin to breathe (much like plastic wrap would do.) Recent studies have indicated that prolonged exposure of the skin to sweat, by occlusion, causes skin irritation. Some synthetic emollients are known tumour promoters and accumulate in the liver and lymph nodes. They are also non-biodegradable, causing negative environmental impact.
- Dimethicone
- Dimethicone Copolyol
- Cyclomethicone
- Sodium Cocoyl Sarcosinate See Anionic Surfactants
- Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES) Ammonium Laureth Sulfate (ALES) When combined with other chemicals, SLES and ALES can create nitrosamines, a potent class of carcinogens. It is frequently disguised in semi-natural cosmetics with the explanation "comes from coconut".See Anionic Surfactants See Ethoxylated surfactants See Nitrosating agentsFrom Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS): WARNING! CAUSES SKIN AND EYE IRRITATION! AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN AND CLOTHING. THE MATERIAL WAS CLASSIFIED AS A MODERATE TO SEVERE EYE IRRITANT.
- Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate See Anionic Surfactants
- Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate (ALS) Used in car washes, garage floor cleaners and engine degreasers - and in 90% of products that foam.Animals exposed to SLS and ALS experience eye damage, central nervous system depression, laboured breathing, diarrhoea, severe skin irritation, and even death.Young eyes may not develop properly if exposed to SLS and ALS because proteins are dissolved. SLS and ALS may also damage the skin's immune system by causing layers to separate and inflame. It is frequently disguised in semi-natural cosmetics with the explanation "comes from coconut".See Nitrosating agents See Anionic SurfactantsFrom Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS): EYE CONTACT:INSTILLATION OF A 29% SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE SOLUTION INTO THE EYES OF SIX ALBINO RABBITS PRODUCED SEVERE IRRITATION. THE MATERIAL WAS CLASSIFIED AS A SEVERE SKIN IRRITANT.
- Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate See Nitrosating agents
See Anionic Surfactants - Stearalkonium Chloride A chemical used in hair conditioners and creams. Causes allergic reactions. Stearalkonium chloride was developed by the fabric industry as a fabric softener, and is a lot cheaper and easier to use in hair conditioning formulas than proteins or herbals, which do help hair health. Toxic. See Cationic surfactants
- Talc Scientific studies have shown that routine application of talcum powder in the genital area is associated with a three-to-fourfold increase in the development of ovarian cancer.
- TEA (Triethanolamine) Laureth Sulfate Synthetic emulsifier. Highly acidic. Over 40% of cosmetics containing Triethanolamine (TEA), have been found to be contaminated with nitrosamines, which are potent carcinogens.From Material Safety Data Sheet Special Hazard Precautions: PRODUCT IS SEVERELY IRRITATING TO BODY TISSUES AND POSSIBLY CORROSIVE TO THE EYES. HANDLE WITH CARE. AVOID EYE & SKIN CONTACT. AVOID BREATHING VAPORS IF GENERATED. IF THERE IS DANGER OF EYE CONTACT, WEAR A FACE SHIELD.Explanation Carcinogenicity: AMINES REACT WITH NITROSATING AGENTS TO FORM NITROSOAMINES, WHICH ARE CARCINOGENIC.See Anionic Surfactants See Nitrosating agents
- TEA compounds See Nitrosating agents
TolueneFrom Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS):POISON! DANGER! HARMFUL OR FATAL IF SWALLOWED. HARMFUL IF INHALED OR ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. VAPOR HARMFUL. FLAMMABLE LIQUID AND VAPOR. MAY AFFECT LIVER, KIDNEYS, BLOOD SYSTEM, OR CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM. CAUSES IRRITATION TO SKIN, EYES AND RESPIRATORY TRACT. INHALATION: INHALATION MAY CAUSE IRRITATION OF THE UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT. SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE MAY INCLUDE FATIGUE, CONFUSION, HEADACHE, DIZZINESS AND DROWSINESS. PECULIAR SKIN SENSATIONS (E. G. PINS AND NEEDLES) OR NUMBNESS MAY BE PRODUCED. VERY HIGH CONCENTRATIONS MAY CAUSE UNCONSCIOUSNESS AND DEATH. INGESTION: SWALLOWING MAY CAUSE ABDOMINAL SPASMS AND OTHER SYMPTOMS THAT PARALLEL OVER-EXPOSURE FROM INHALATION. ASPIRATION OF MATERIAL INTO THE LUNGS CAN CAUSE CHEMICAL PNEUMONITIS, WHICH MAY BE FATAL. SKIN CONTACT: CAUSES IRRITATION. MAY BE ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. EYE CONTACT: CAUSES SEVERE EYE IRRITATION WITH REDNESS AND PAIN. CHRONIC EXPOSURE: repORTS OF CHRONIC POISONING DESCRIBE ANEMIA, DECREASED BLOOD CELL COUNT AND BONE MARROW HYPOPLASIA. LIVER AND KIDNEY DAMAGE MAY OCCUR. repEATED OR PROLONGED CONTACT HAS A DE FATTING ACTION, CAUSING DRYING, REDNESS, AND DERMATITIS. EXPOSURE TO TOLUENE MAY AFFECT THE DEVELOPING FOETUS. REALLY PURE REALLY NATURAL REALLY ORGNIC TRY THIS ALSO! - IT IS OUR ASSOCIATED BUSINESS - FOR MORE 100% ORGANIC SKIN CARE PRODUCTS SOME WITH SHEA BUTTER
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