Learn Which Ingredients You Should Avoid in the Beauty Products

By Superinspire @nenadciric

In the last 10 year we as consumers have come a long way. Some of us now know that it is our right to know what exactly goes into our food and cosmetics that we use daily. But unfortunately, most people are not aware at all what ingredients certain products contain and they believe that just because some official organization has approved it, the products are perfectly safe. I used to believe that too, but then one day I realized that all the beauty products I bought in pharmacies never really helped my condition so I began wondering why. I slowly started to understand the truth behind the beauty industry and why it is important to learn more about ingredients contained in each product we buy.

I always recommend going for green, organic and certified products, but whatever you choose to apply to your skin, here are just some of the most common and controversial ingredients you should avoid if you can.

1. Paraffin (mineral oil, parrafinum liquidum, paraffin petrolatum). This is a petroleum derivative, it’s an environmental toxin, it clogs your pores and can’t be absorbed by your skin. Found also in baby products like the famous Johnson’s Oil.

2. Parabens (propylparaben, methylparaben, butylparaben, ethylparaben, isobutylparaben). Chemicals used as preservatives by cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries. They can be absorbed through the skin, blood and digestive system causing irritation, dermatitis, rosacea and they are also linked allegedly to breast cancer and early puberty in girls.

3. Aluminium (aluminium chloride, aluminium hydrochloride, aluminium oxide). Human neurotoxicant, causes eye, skin and lungs irritation. Linked to Alzheimer’s disease and breast cancer.

4. Acrylate polymer. Synthetic polymer used as a film former in cosmetics. Skin irritation.

5. Silicones (dimethicone, methicone). Clogs the pores and irritates the skin.

These are all possible side effects. Some say it’s true, others say it’s safe (mostly scientists paid by pharmaceutical companies). However they are harsh chemicals and therefor best to be avoid. There are so many beautiful natural ingredients we can use. We’ll talk about them in future blog posts.

ITALIANO: Gli ingredienti da evitare nei prodotti di bellezza

Negli ultimi 10 anni noi come consumatori globali abbiamo finalmente capito il nostro diritto di essere sempre informati sugli ingredienti utilizzati per produrre gli alimenti e cosmesi che quotidianamente utiliziamo. Purtroppo siamo ancora in pochi che veramente prestano attenzione all’elenco degli ingredienti, detto anche inci, quando acquistiamo i prodotti di bellezza nelle profumerie o supermercati. Molti si fidano degli enti ufficiali che controllano la qualità dei prodotti e non mettono in dubbio la sicurezza delle sostanze che mettiamo sulla nostra pelle. Per molto tempo anch’io non ero consapevole del concetto della lista degli ingredienti e acquistavo, senza pensarci troppo, tantissimi prodotti di “bellezza” in parafarmacie finchè un giorno non ho capito che questi prodotti non miglioravano per niente l’aspetto della mia pelle, anzi. Così ho iniziato a studiare e pian piano ho scoperto la verità dietro l’industria cosmetica. Tanti ingredienti chimici, irritanti e troppo aggressivi sulla pelle.
Di seguito potete consultare un breve elenco di alcuni dei più frequenti ingredienti utilizzati come conservanti/stabilizzanti/emollienti che secondo molte ricerche sono da evitare. Per maggiori informazioni, potete sempre consultare questo meraviglioso sito Biodizionario.it  È sempre meglio optare per prodotti bio, naturali e se possibile anche certificati.

1. Paraffina (paraffinum liquidum, petrolatum, mineral oil).
2 .Parabeni (propylparaben, methylparaben, butylparaben, ethylparaben, isobutylparaben).
3. Sali di alluminio (aluminium chloride, aluminium hydrochloride, aluminium oxide).
4. Acrilati (acrylates copolymer, acrylic acid, acrylamide copolymer).
5. Siliconi (dimethicone, methicone).