It’s interesting how some companies disguise ingredients, or don’t list them at all. Recently I noticed a company advertising organic propanediol to replace propylene glycol. This is a propylene glycol derivative, derived from the element CARBON and according to The National Cancer Institute as well as other studies, this chemical may cause broad systemic toxicity … Continue reading
Category Archives: Toxic Ingredients
Metal exposure in the body from water, food, air and cosmetics
The European Directive was established in 2002. This piece of legislation established a guideline for determining which cosmetics were not allowed to be sold in the EU based on toxic levels of ingredients. This list seems to be updated on occasion adding new chemicals and the quantity of these chemicals allowable in cosmetics, based on … Continue reading
More Info on toxic Ingredients
A recent study in Germany indicates that some haircolors still contain toxic arylamines. But apparently all arylamines are not created equal, as some cause cancer and some don’t. The concentration apparently determines whether some are toxic. And some are toxic if they are present. Some people think if a product has PPD it’s toxic. According … Continue reading
Ingredient outlawed in cosmetics
A recent study may reveal a relationship between an ingredient in food and Alzheimers and/or diabetes mellitus or parkinsons.This ingredient was present in haircolor before 1980. Most cosmetic companies have discontinued use of this ingredient but according to a Danish Study in 2002, 23 haircolors and 4 hennas were tested for “illegal” ingredients. Many of … Continue reading
Carcinogens found in some Hair Dyes
Some Hair Dyes in China found to contain carcinogens. Continue reading
Toxicity Of Ingredients
Haircolor toxicity /Ingredient Facts Companies claiming to have organic products, or organic ingredients in their products, may be misleading you. What is an organic product? It depends on who you are talking to. Some say “organic” or “organic extract”, it may mean organic chemicals. These are not from nature. This is EcoColors’ meaning of ORGANIC: … Continue reading
