Presented by Arsy Aprianty 29 Maret 2012

What Is Cosmetics ? Cosmetics are substances or mixtures of materials intended to be rubbed, poured, sprinkled, or sprayed on, introduced into, or otherwise applied to the human body or any part thereof for cleansing, beautifying, promoting attractiveness, or altering the appearance but are not intended to treat or cure a disease

The average woman uses 12 personal care products containing at least 128 chemical ingredients everyday. Men use on average 6 products containing 85 chemical ingredients everyday. We absorb, inhale and ingest many of these chemicals.
Campaign for Safe Cosmetics

The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) US analyzed 2983 chemicals used in personal care products.
The study demonstrated that:
884 were toxic 314 caused biological mutation 218 caused reproductive complications 778 caused acute toxicity 146 caused tumors 376 caused skin and eye irritations

The skin absorbs up to 60% of the chemicals it comes in contact with - these chemicals enter the bloodstream and flow through, and some are stored in, our vital organs.
Herb Research Foundation

Personal Care Products: Ingredients to Avoid

Phthlates Fragrance

Parabens
Propylene Glycol (PG) Formaldehyde

Hydroquinone
Petroleum/Petroleum byproducts Sodium Lauryl Sulfate/Sodium Laureth Sulfate

Diethanolamine (DEA)
(References: Dying To Look Good by Christine Farlow D.C. 2001; The Essential Green You by Deidre Imus 2009;Not Just a Pretty Face by Stacy Malkan, 2007; Best In Beauty 2009)

FRAGRANCE
Ingredient Use: To add or enhance scent Potential Health Risk/Safety Issues:
Single fragrance may contain 100 different chemicals Many are volatile allergens May cause dizziness, asthma and skin rashes

May contain petroleum derivatives or parabens

DTLG Rating: CA (C= Caution is advised A= May cause allergic reaction)

Found in: Personal care products of all categories Labeled as: FRAGRANCE (FDA allows them to be unlisted as trade
secrets) or PARFUM

SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE / SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE

Ingredient Use: Foaming agent, surfactant, emulsifying agent Potential Health Risk/Safety Issues:
Linked to cancer when mixed with other chemicals Impairs immune system Eye and skin irritant Found to enter brain, heart and liver DTLG Rating CA (C= Caution is advised A= May cause allergic reaction) Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) says safe in rinse off products; up to 1% in leave on

Found in: Shampoos, Conditioners, Soaps, Body Washes, Moisturizers, Toothpastes Labeled as: SDS, SLS, ALS, SODIUM DODECYL SULFATE; MONODODECYL ESTER, SODIUM

SALT; MONODODECYL ESTER; MONODODECYL ESTER SODIUM SALT SULFURIC ACID; SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE; SODIUM DODECYL SULPHATE; SULFURIC ACID MONODODECYL ESTER SODIUM SALT

PARABENS
Ingredient Use: Preservative

Potential Health Risk/Safety Issues:

Xenoestrogen: May alter development in young children Raise cancer risk Impairs fertility Skin irritant
DTLG Rating CA (C= Caution is advised A= May cause allergic reaction)

Found in: Moisturizers, Shampoos, Conditioners, Deodorants, Skin Creams, Foundations and Lotions Labeled as: Methylparaben, Butylparaben, Sodium Paraben, Proplyparaben

PROPYLENE GLYCOL (PG)

Ingredient Use: Controls product melting; Aids skin penetration, Humectant Potential Health Risk/Safety Issues:
Linked to liver and kidney issues May cause Reproductive damage and cell mutations Skin and eye irritant DTLG Rating CA (C= Caution is advised A= May cause allergic reaction)

Found in: Second most common ingredient in moisturizers aside from water - also in sunscreen, lotions, antiperspirants, deodorant, soaps Labeled as: 1,2-DIHYDROXYPROPANE; 2-HYDROXYPROPANOL;
METHYLETHYL GLYCOL; 1,2-PROPANEDIOL; PROPANE-1,2-DIOL; 1,2DIHYDROXYPROPANE; 1,2-PROPYLENE GLYCOL; 1,2PROPYLENGLYKOL (GERMAN) ; ALPHA-PROPYLENEGLYCOL; DOWFROST; METHYLETHYLENE GLYCOL

PETROLEUM / PETROLEUM BYPRODUCTS

Ingredient Use: Soften and protect skin, make product smooth and shiny

Potential Health Risk/Safety Issues:

Linked to cancer Causes developmental and reproductive damage Immune toxicity Endocrine disruption Neurotoxin Allergic reaction DTLG Rating CA (C= Caution is advised A= May cause allergic reaction) Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) says safe as used Banned in Europe unless company demonstrates safety

Found in: Moisturizers, Conditioners, Creams, Make-up, Concealer, Mascara Labeled as: PETROLEUM, PETROLATUM, MINERAL OIL, PETROLEUM BYPRODUCTS

FORMALDEHYDE
Ingredient Use:
Linked to cancer
May cause developmental and reproductive damage May cause asthma Neurotoxin DTLG Rating XA ( X= Unsafe or poorly tested A= May cause allergic reaction) Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) says safe at 0.2%

Preservative

Potential Health Risk/Safety Issues:

Banned in Japan and Europe

Found in: Nail Polish, Shampoos and Bleach Labeled as: FORMALDEHYDE, FORMALIN, FORMIC ALDEHYDE

PHTHALATES
Ingredient Use: Fragrance and as penetration enhancer

Potential Health Risk/Safety Issues:

Xenoestrogen: Endocrine disrupter/estrogen mimicker May cause early puberty in girls May cause impaired testicular function in infant boys EPA Classifies as possible carcinogen DTLG Rating: X Known carcinogen via research

Found in: Nail Polish, Perfumes, Deodorants, Skin Creams Hair Sprays, Gels, Mousse and Lotions Labeled as: DIBUTYL PHTHALATE; DIETHYLPHTHALATE, DEP, DEHP,
BBP,DBP, DEP

DIETHANOLAMINE (DEA)
Ingredient Use: Foaming agent, pH adjuster Potential Health Risk/Safety Issues:
Toxic to immune system
Eye and skin irritant Respiratory toxicant DTLG Rating CA (C= Caution is advised A= May cause allergic reaction) Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) says safe up to 5% in rinse off products

Found in: Shampoos, Soaps, Body Washes, Facial Cleansers, Moisturizers, Body Scrubs Acne Treatments, Deodorant Labeled as:
COCAMIDE DEA, LAURAMIDE DEA, N,N-DIETHANOLAMINE; 2,2'DIHYDROXYDIETHYLAMINE; 2,2'-IMINOBISETHANOL; 2,2'-IMINODIETHANOL; ETHANOL, 2,2 IMINOBIS; DEA (EWG) ; 2,2'-DIHYDROXYDIETHYLAMINE; 2,2'-IMINOBISETHANOL; 2,2'IMINODIETHANOL; 2- (2-HYDROXYETHYLAMINO) ETHANOL; BIS (2-HYDROXYETHYL) AMINE

HYDROQUINONE
Ingredient Use:

Skin Bleaching Agent/Lightening Agent

Potential Health Risk/Safety Issues:

Linked to cancer Endocrine disrupter Toxic if inhaled or ingested Neurotoxin DTLG Rating XA (X= Unsafe or poorly tested A= May cause allergic reaction) Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) says safe at 0.1% but not in leave on products Banned in Europe

Found in: Skin lighteners, hair bleach, concealers, face cleansers, sunscreens Labeled as: 1,4-BENZENEDIOL; 1,4-DIHYDROXYBENZENE; P-DIOXYBENZENE; 4HYDROXYPHENOL; P-HYDROXYPHENOL; 1,4BENZENEDIOL; 1,4-BENZENEDIOL; 1,4DIHYDROXY-BENZEEN (DUTCH) ; 1,4-DIHYDROXY-BENZOL (GERMAN) ; 1,4DIHYDROXYBENZEN (CZECH) ; 1,4-DIHYDROXYBENZENE

How About in Indonesia

Dont Get Overwhelmed!

There are a lot of potential harmful ingredients but simple steps can help!
Minimize your beauty routine minimizes exposure
Choose mild soap will need less moisturizers etc. Pare down on powders- limit inhalation exposure

Double check Fragrance Free - check ingredient list!

Pick your most used product and GREEN IT!

e.g. products that penetrate skin and are left on.

The Essential Green You by Diedre Imus

Back to natural Beauty

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Natural Beauty Starts Within Treat Your Skin Gently Use Mineral Makeup Use Non-toxic Products