Some
beauty products contain carcinogens and endocrine-disrupting
chemicals that increase breast cancer risk. When deciding on this you
should ask yourself which products you can do without; the best way
to avoid chemicals is to use fewer products. Each product you cut
from your beauty ritual decreases the number and quantity of
chemicals to which you're exposed to.
According
to EPA (2003) and NTP ( National Toxicology Program in 1993) research
it has been determined that 1-3- butadiene chemical found in some cosmetics are air pollutant and it is also carcinogenic to human and
females may be more vulnerable to the carcinogenic effects.
You
shouldn't have to endanger yourself to skin cancer and breast
cancer. Research has found that many sunscreens contain chemicals
that are estrogenic, disrupt the endocrine system and can play a
significant role in breast cancer development. For example,
octyl-methoxycinnamate, which is estrogenic and has thyroid
hormone-disrupting effects, is found in over 800 sunscreens.
Homosalate, a hormone-disrupting UVB blocker, is an ingredient in
over 400 sunscreens.
State
of the Evidence on Sunscreens (UV Filters)
The
fear of exposure to ultraviolet radiation from sun and the risk of
cancer has result to widespread use of sunscreens. According to
Hayden,1997 many sunscreens contain some chemicals that are
estrogenic and lipophilic and it's now accumulating in wildlife and
humans .It is indicated that the chemicals are and are found in
human urine and breast milk.
Guide
to your skincare product choice
Use
fewer products with simple ingredients
Avoiding
use of numerous product from your beauty ritual decreases the number
and quantity of chemicals to which you're exposed.
Avoid
products with DMDM hydantoin and imidazolidinyl urea;parabens or any
word ending in "-paraben"; "PEG" compounds and
words ending in "-eth"; triclosan and triclocarban;
triethanolamine (TEA); hydroquinone and oxybenzone. You also want to
avoid synthetic fragrance, which can contain hundreds of chemicals,
including toxic phthalates.
Avoid
These Top Offenders
Anti-aging
creams with lactic, glycolic, AHA and BHA acids
Hair
dyes, especially dark permanent dyes
Liquid
hand soaps with triclosan or triclocarban
Nail
polish and removers with formaldehyde,DBP or toluene (which can be
contaminated with benzene
Skin
lighteners with hydroquinone
Heavily
scented products
Moisturizers,
ointments and skin creams with petrolatum (which can be contaminated
with (PAHS)
Fungicides,
shaving creams, hair gels and hair coloring containing nonylphenol
Hair
spray, gel, mousse or shaving cream that contains isobutane, a
propellant that can be contaminated with carcinogens and
endocrine-disrupting chemicals that increase breast cancer risk
Sunscreens
with UV filter that mimic estrogen.
Fragrance
can contain dozens or even hundreds of chemicals including ethylene
oxide, hormone-disrupting phthalates,and synthetic musks. It's best
to avoid synthetic fragrance and go for products that are
fragrance-free or that contain natural fragrances like essential
oils.
Use
Truly Natural Cosmetics
Look
for natural beauty products or make your own out of common household
ingredients.
Read the Label to
Avoid Synthetic Ingredients.
Choose
a nail salon that does not deal with benzene contaminated
If
you go for a mani-pedi, select a nail salon that stocks only nail
polishes free of the toxic trio (formaldehyde, toluene—which can be
contaminated with benzene and dibutyl phthalate). Also look for a
nail salon that has good ventilation for the entire shop. Choosing a
nail salon that engages in these safety practices can help protect
your health and the health of the workers who are there every day.
Conclusion
Visit
a dermatologist and cosmetologist to get the Information You Need to
Choose Wisely, like the say ''information is life'',don't be afraid
to ask questions.Reputable services will be happy to discuss
everything with you.
Write
down any questions you want to ask so that you don’t forget them.
The list could include questions about the product of your choice . For in-depth details Visit www.breastcancerfund.org.