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| Chemicals used in cosmetics
and personal care products |
Sodium Lauryl/Laureth Sulphate or SLS
A skin irritant. Corrodes hair follicles and impairs ability to
grow hair. Its absorption through skin contact, maintains residual
toxic levels in the heart, liver, lungs and brain. Can damage
the immune system, causing inflammation of the skin, causing separation
of skin layers. Side effects may be cataracts, improper eye development
in infants and young children, mouth ulcers, headaches, dermatitis.
Propylene Glycol
Is generally used in brake fluid anti freeze, laundry detergents,
paints and floor wax. The Material Safety Data sheet states: "Implicated
in contact dermatitis, kidney damage and liver abnormalities;
can inhibit cell growth in human tests and can damage cell membranes
causing rashes, dry skin and surface damage." It's a petroleum
plastic that easily penetrates the skin; and can weaken protein
and cellular structure. It's a solvent so powerful it dissolves
through a stainless steel tank in 48hrs, so it has to be stored
in plastic drums.
DEA (diethanolamine) MIE (monoethanolamine) and TEA (triethnolamine)
These ingredients are again found in most products that foam,
(like shampoos etc.) These hormone disrupting chemicals are already
restricted in Europe due to known carcinogenic effects. On February
23, 1998 the CBS talk show 'This Morning' reported on a U.S.A.
Federal Government study that revealed DEA & DEA based detergents,
greatly increase the risk of cancer, especially liver and kidney
cancer.
Connie Vella. Founder &
CEO of EarthQuest Institute. Bach Flower practitioner, Holistic
Counsellor (AHHA Accredited).
EarthQuest has been in consultation with Howard Jarvis (N.D.
Dip.Med.Dip. Hom. C.I.) a well know Naturopath, Herbalist and
Homoeopath who has been working in the cosmetic industry for the
last 18 years formulating skin and hair products.
Nature's Symphony is a synergy of natural blends, to awaken and
delight the senses with its beautiful scent, recognizing the benefits
of the healing properties of flowers. It echoes the desire to
produce a simple and pure product, beneficial to the well being
of the user. An ongoing quest, recognizing nature's wonderful
gifts to humanity.
To see or purchase our products, please visit us at http://www.earthquest.com.au/
P.O. Box 11, Croydon, 3136
Victoria, Australia
Phone: (03) 9737 1752.
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