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Ingredients to Avoid
The Good, The Bad and The Ugly~ a Guide to Ingredients in Lotions and Shampoos Synthetic and Cosmetic Ingredients To Avoid A Balanced Approach To Avoiding Chemical Toxins Mineral Oil Petroleum Derivative in Beauty Products MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets) on Mineral Oil Mineral Oil ~ From the Adelle Davis book Lets Eat Right To Keep Fit How They Make Mineral Oil ~ I've Seen How It's Done! Skin Care Glossary of Terms and Ingredients A‑D | E‑H | I‑L | M‑P | Q‑T | U‑Z
There are so very many wonderful, natural and extremely effective products on the market....then there are some that are marketed as such and simply don't deliver. If you are like the growing number of consciensous and savvy consumers, you do not like to feel ignorant, and taken advantage of.
If you use body care products, you should care what is in them and what they will or will not do for your skin. If you read a label and you do not understand in pretty simple terms EXACTLY WHAT AND ALL that product is going to do, then well it would be like going to a foreign country, picking up a bottle of something and just drinking it even though you couldn't understand the foreign print or if it was solvent or green tea I think you get the point.
One of my biggest pet peeves is "The Duping of America" promotion of products for some glossy superficial reason and they don't tell you that half the crap in the product is really bad for you, sometimes toxic...."But hey, we'll make you look better or loose 5 lbs".....just really look at stuff with your eyes open. Print the list below if you need to.
If you are one of those people who just do not care, who buy into " I love the way this foundation looks" and that is your only concern, then you are on the wrong web site. I cannot help you.
There is no better way to understand what you put on your skin but to research, research, research. Do not settle for just one or two opinions, come up with your own and know WHY you choose not to use certain ingredients to formulate, or to put on the skin of your family and yourself. In my opinion, to not read labels and know about the ingredients you put on your skin, is just plain foolish.
The information provided below is the opinion of others that I have come across doing research, opinions that I respect. Reference to the source of information is listed throughout and at the end of the information section. Hopefully this will be enough to peak your curiosity and encourage you to do more research on your own. It is provided to be thought provoking and is not necessarily the opinion of the web site owner. So note that some are considered safe if used in a discontinuous way and not for prolonged periods of time.
The Good, The Bad And The Ugly ~ A Guide to Ingredients in Lotions and Shampoos by Dr. Earl Mindell Your alarm clock rings; bleary‑eyed, you stumble into the bathroom and turn on the shower. Once you have climbed into the whirling steam and soothing spray, you begin to feel like a human being. Lathering up your body and hair with your favorite soap and shampoo brings you alive. Ahhh, that fragrance, amazing how scientists can figure out how to so perfectly reproduce the scent of a garden full of flowers!
After you have rinsed and applied conditioner to your hair, you climb out and dry off. If you're a female, you might then sit at your dressing table to rub lotion on your skin. If you are male, you probably slather shaving lotion onto your face, shave, and slap on some aftershave. Love that tingle! Then, of course, there are the hair care products: gel, mousse, and hair spray. A splash of perfume or cologne? Sure, why not! For the men, and some women, this is probably the full extent of your morning grooming. Women who wear makeup have a little more work to do: there might be foundation, powder, mascara, eye shadow, blush, and lipstick to apply. By the time your morning ritual ends, you like the way you look and feel, and you walk confidently out the door for your morning commute.
Here is the catch: in the course of this routine, you have applied several of over 700 different synthetic chemicals to your skin, many of which can be absorbed right into your body. Only five or six of them have been tested for long‑term safety, and none have been tested in conjunction with the other chemicals that often appear in the same products. Many of these chemicals are suspected to be hazardous to your health: 125 are suspected carcinogens, 20 can have adverse effects on the nervous system, and 25 may contribute to birth defects. If you wear makeup, your daily chemical exposure increases: over 2,983 different chemicals are used to make cosmetics, and a third of those ingredients have been reported to be toxic.
You don't have to give up on personal care and cosmetics completely, but it will benefit you to become a more wary consumer of these products. Alternatives to conventional, drugstore brand versions are becoming more readily available. Unfortunately, not all "natural" products are free from toxic ingredients. I'm going to fill you in on the ingredients you should do your best to avoid, and you will need to become a label‑reader when you shop for makeup, personal care, and hair care products.
As you seek out truly non‑toxic alternatives, you may find that they cost significantly more. Do not let this sway you. It's just like eating organic: there is nothing more valuable than your health, and investing more of your personal resources in maintaining it is an affirmation of this fact. Also, keep in mind that skin and hair care products can go a long way. For my family, I buy an organic body wash that everyone uses in the shower. It costs more than what most drugstore brands do, but a single large container lasts for about six months, which comes out to only 33 cents a day! How many half‑used containers of hair spray, skin lotions, eye shadow, or conditioner do you have lying around in your bathroom cabinet? Once you find products to use consistently, products of high quality that are safe for your family, you will probably spend less.
A Balanced Approach To Avoiding Chemical Toxins The subject of chemical toxins in personal care products is a controversial one. All over the Web, experts (and some non‑experts) stridently warn of the dangers of chemicals used in almost every personal care product available. While much of this information is based on hard science, some is highly exaggerated and lacking in scientific support. Researchers and government officials, on the other hand, try to quell the hysteria, but in the process of doing so they tend to sweep some of the truth under the rug.
The reality is that thousands of chemicals are being smoothed, sudsed, sprinkled, and sprayed onto our bodies every day. While some of them may be perfectly benign, we just do not know for sure. And even if one chemical is harmless, we don't know how it will interact with any of the other 70,000 man‑made chemicals that exist in our environment. It may not be a matter of life and death for you to avoid exposure to the specific chemicals described in this article, but doing so will decrease your total chemical exposure significantly, especially if they are part of a product you apply to your skin day in and day out for years at a time. Do what you can, when you can and you'll be healthier and enjoy life more...maybe even longer.
Ingredients To Avoid ~ or Research and Form Your Own Opinion
Skin care and hair care products and cosmetics contain fragrances, emulsifiers, colors, surfactants, solvents, detergents, foaming agents, antibacterial agents, and denaturants with varying levels of toxicity.
Some of these chemicals are hormone mimics that can disrupt normal hormone balance; others are suspected or known carcinogens or teratogens (substances that cause birth defects); others are skin irritants or have been reported to cause headaches, dizziness, or weakening of immune function. At the least damaging end of the spectrum are chemicals that simply don't support the health of your skin or hair, and are a waste of your money and time
DIETHANOLAMINE (DEA), TRIETHANOLAMINE (TEA), MONOETHANOLAMINE (MEA) These chemicals are used as emulsifiers, meaning that they prevent the separation of oil and water. Studies by the National Toxicology Program found a link between DEA and cancer in rats and mice‑in doses typically found in common personal care products (generally, one to five percent of the product's formulation). The FDA is currently performing more studies on DEA and related products to determine toxicity.
DIETHLY PHTHALATES When a research team from the National Center for Environmental Health measured levels of 24 environmental toxins in the bodies of 3,000 randomly selected people, the results came as quite a surprise. In particular, levels of diethyl phthalates were much higher than anyone predicted they might be. Found in soaps, perfumes, nail polish, mosquito repellents, and many other personal care products, these chemicals act as hormone mimics, disrupting normal hormone function or even causing birth defects. Diethyl phthalates soak easily through the skin and build up in the body over time. They may appear on labels as 1,2‑benzenedicarbolic acid or diethyl ester.
Ethylenediamine Tetraacetic Acid (EDTA): Widely used by cosmetic manufacturers as a sequestering preservative. It may be irritating to the skin and mucous membranes and can cause allergies such as asthma and skin rashes.
Exposure to ethylenediamin can occur through inhalation, ingestion, and eye or skin contact, and absorption through the skin.
Toxicology: a corrosive liquid that is severely irritating to the skin and dyes. Systemic toxicity from exposure to high vapor concentrations causes damage to the kidneys, liver, and lungs.
IMIDAZOLIDINYL UREA & DIAZOLIDINYL UREA Most commonly used preservatives after parabens. A primary cause of contact dermatitis (American Academy of Dermatology). Releases formaldehyde at about 10 degrees. Toxic.
ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL This chemical is derived from petroleum, and is a common ingredient in hair color rinses, lotions, aftershave, fragrances, and many other personal care products. Isopropyl alcohol inhalation or ingestion can cause headaches, flushing, dizziness, nausea, or vomiting. Swallowing only an ounce of isopropyl alcohol can kill an adult. If you have small children around your house, keeping this chemical out of your life will help to protect them against poisoning. *See more notes at end of page
METHYL & PROPYL & BUTYL & ETHYL PARABEN Preservative. Widely used although known to be toxic. Highly toxic. These chemicals, found in about 99 percent of cosmetics and body care products, mimic estrogen in the body. Animal studies have shown that parabens have adverse effects when injected beneath the skin. Some research indicates that a mother's exposure during pregnancy could affect her male child's fertility later in life. Parabens may appear on labels as alkylhydroxyparaben, alphahydroxybenzoate, propylparaben, methylparaben or butylparaben.
PETROLATUM & MINERAL OIL Gasoline derivative. Petrolatum is a mineral oil jelly & mineral oil causes a lot of problems when used on the skin. It can produce photosensitivity (i.e., promotes sun damage). Interferes with the body's own natural moisturizing mechanism, leading to dry skin & chapping. Mineral oil is a derivative of the gasoline petroleum process. It is also a common ingredient in makeup removers. Mineral oil can cause irritation and allergic reactions, and is known to be comedogenic (pore‑clogging). It can prevent nourishing ingredients in lotions from absorbing into the skin. You are being sold a product that creates the very conditions it claims to alleviate. Skin should be allowed to breathe, when you clog pores, it cannot go through the natural process of eliminating toxins. Here are the thoughts of a close friend and mentor of mine, she is a RN and her hubby is a physician. SEE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BELOW
PROPYLENE GLYCOL Usually, not always, it is a synthetic petrochemical mix used as a humectant. Has been known to cause allergic & toxic reactions. Note: this is not always synthetic, so do bear in mind that the information related here is based on SYNTHETIC PG. This chemical is a humectant, a substance added to products that need to retain moisture. PG is found not only in a wide variety of personal care products, but also in antifreeze, embalming fluid, brake and hydraulic fluids, paint, floor coatings, floor wax, and airplane de‑icing solution. Even in very low concentrations, propylene glycol has been associated with slowing of skin cell growth, contact dermatitis and other types of rashes, and liver and kidney damage.
PVP/VA COPOLYMER Petroleum derived chemical used in hair sprays, styling products & other cosmetics. Toxic when particles contribute to foreign bodies in the lungs. Also can cause a "rolly‑polly" pilling effect on the skin when used in lotions, crèmes and body butters. The longer one of these emulsifiers is in a blend, the worse the pill effect can become. Ask me how I learned this one!
SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE (SLS) A synthetic substance used in shampoos for the detergent & foam‑building abilities. Causes eye irritations, skin rashes, hair loss, scalp scurf & allergic reactions. Frequently disguised in pseudo‑natural cosmetics with the parenthetic explanation "comes from coconuts". SLS also appears in products as sodium laureth sulfate (SLES) or ammonium lauryl sulfate. A wetting agent, emulsifier, and detergent, SLS is the substance that makes your soaps, shampoos, shaving creams, and toothpastes so wonderfully foamy. Some form of SLS is found in 98 percent of all personal care products. It absorbs easily into the skin and stays in the tissues of your heart, liver, brain, and lungs for up to five days. Researchers have found that these chemicals can impair eye development in children. While no one has shown these substances to be carcinogenic on their own, they can increase the formation of nitrosamines in the body. These are chemicals known to be carcinogenic, especially when combined with other chemicals commonly found in personal care products. Consumers are warned to avoid bacon and hot dogs because of the nitrosamines they contain; but according to chemist David H. Fine, you absorb 50 to 100 times more nitrosamines each time you use an SLS‑containing cosmetic than you do when you eat a serving of bacon!
According to a report by the American College of Toxicology, these chemicals "appear to be safe in formulations designed for discontinuous, brief use, followed by thorough rinsing." The catch here is that you wash your body and hair, brush your teeth, shave, and go through other processes involving SLS and related chemicals every single day.
STEARALO‑ KONIUM CHLORIDE Chemical used in hair products. Causes allergic reactions. Developed by the fabric industry as a fabric softener and is a lot cheaper and easier to use in these formulas than proteins or herbals. Toxic.
SYNTHETIC COLORS Used to supposedly make a cosmetic "pretty". Should be avoided at all costs, along with hair dyes. Labeled as i.e., FD&C Red No. 6. Believed to be cancer‑causing agents. If a cosmetic contains them, do not use. FD&C color pigments. These chemicals are made from coal tar and should be avoided. Animal studies have shown them to be carcinogenic.
SYNTHETIC FRAGRANCES. The word "fragrance" on a label indicates that it contains any one of 4,000 separate ingredients, most of which are synthetic. Many of these compounds are known to be carcinogenic or otherwise toxic, but the FDA does not require these ingredients to appear individually on product labels, despite the many reports they have received about adverse reactions to these chemicals. Headaches, rashes, allergic skin irritations, violent coughing, and even vomiting are some of the responses to fragrances that have been reported to the FDA.
TALC. If you're a parent, you may remember dusting your little ones bottom with talcum powder during a diaper change. You probably didn't know that you were exposing her delicate skin to a chemical that bears a close resemblance to asbestos. Research has indicated that the use of talcum powder can increase the risk of a certain type of ovarian cancer. The inhalation of talc and some powders is known to cause problem in the lungs of babies under one year old. While the risks of talc are still a controversial topic, why would you use it if you weren't absolutely sure of its safety? Try substituting a sprinkle of corn starch, natural baby powder and also more frequent diaper changing. wherever you need to keep skin dry.
TRIETHANOLAMINEN Used in cosmetics to adjust the pH. TEA causes allergic reactions including eye problems, dry hair & skin. Can be toxic if absorbed into the body over a long period of time.
TRICLOSAN In 1998 alone, Americans bought $540 million worth of products containing the bacteria killer triclosan. Registered with the EPA as a pesticide, this chemical is chemically similar to dioxins, PCBs, and Agent Orange. It accumulates over time in body fat and can eventually reach levels that are toxic to the liver, kidneys, lungs, nervous system, and reproductive organs. Triclosan belongs to a class of chemicals called chlorophenols, which are suspected to cause cancer in humans. It kills off both good and bad bacteria, and is a known contributor to the growing problem of antibiotic resistance. Besides: no one has yet proven that hand‑washing with soap containing triclosan is superior to plain old soap when it comes to protecting against infection!
UREA (IMIDAZOLIDINYL and DMDM HYANTOIN (In formulary we see it in Germall Plus and perhaps other preservatives). These preservatives act as formaldehyde donors in the body, releasing trace amounts of this chemical when applied to the skin. Formaldehyde is a known respiratory and skin irritant, and can even cause heart palpitations in some people. Exposure can lead to headaches, joint pain, depression, allergies, or dizziness, and can trigger asthma and aggravate coughs and colds. Long‑term exposure has been linked with chronic fatigue, immune dysfunction, and cancer. Formaldehyde is used to make carpets, particle board, and many other modern conveniences; from them, formaldehyde gas is slowly released into the air. Avoiding formaldehyde‑donating preservatives is the least you can do to lower your exposure.
After learning about all of these harmful chemicals and the negative impacts they can have on your health. Would you jeopardize your safety and the safety of your loved ones to save a mere couple of dollars by purchasing generic personal care products at a local drugstore. I hope not. Therefore, why use products that contain urea, fragrance, talc, alcohol, etc. when you can put toxic free products on your precious skin. Take action by serving each other to live a more abundant life!
By avoiding the chemicals described in this article and taking my advice by using natural personal care products, you'll make a big difference in the level of chemical exposure your body (and your family's bodies) will have to deal with day‑to‑day. Dr. Earl Mindell.
Mineral Oil Petroleum Derivative in Beauty Products by Kit Anderson This article outlines the dangers of the mineral oils found so ubiquitously in the majority of cosmetic products. Mineral oils (produced from petroleum) are contained in many cosmetic products including baby oil, lipstick, face creams, body lotions and sunscreens.
Mineral oil (classed as a petrochemical pollutant and xenohormone) can have negative effects on hormones and the skin’s ability to breathe, attract moisture and detoxify. It can also slow down cell renewal and be the second (after the sun) most likely cause of premature ageing. In fact sunscreens produced from mineral oil may promote skin cancer as well as colon and breast cancer. However, no cosmetic manufacturers put health warnings on their products, and in the US, the FDA does not require this information to be on packaging.
Mineral oil is just one of the harmful ingredients that are used in products found in the home – bubble bath, bodywash, shampoo, soap, facial cleanser and detergents. Others include: SD40 alcohol, talc, DEA, MEA and TEA (foaming agents), artificial fragrances, artificial colour pigments, polyethylene glycol and Triclosan.
Of the 7000 odd ingredients used on the skin, the author states that only five or six have been tested for long‑term safety and no synergistic testing has been done. Among these ingredients are 125 suspected carcinogens, 20 that cause adverse nervous reactions and 25 that are connected to birth defects.
The author lists many well‑known brands of cosmetics that contain harmful ingredients. The article concludes by warning consumers to educate themselves, read packaging and look for plant‑derived ingredients (botanicals). Taken from the positive health magazine How They Make Mineral Oil ~ I've Seen It Done! From: Patricia Springstead, R.N., Skin Care Specialist/Formulator MD Crafters ‑ New Hope Skin Formulation 1. They back up tankers of crude oil to a filtration system, and a "dumping pot" this is where all the sludge is put. There are huge screens in the hoses. 2. They put the oil through a hexane and benzine filtration system, open up the hose and petroleum goes through the filters and removes the sludge, it goes through the filtration system in order to clean it of debris, the debris goes into the dumping pots, out comes clear petroleum. Thus mineral oil without a mineral in it. 3. Then the body care and makeup companies can buy petroleum mineral oil for pennies.
Some of my other experiences...... There was a man in Maryland who was on oxygen, as a nurse we always tell people not to use petroleum based products around oxygen tubing on their dryed out noses, because it is highly flammable. An arc sparked from his Oxygen Tank, burnt off half his face and his whole nose. Why because of Petroleum based jelly.
A Doctor where I worked was doing a bedside tracheostomy, (putting a hole through the trachea to help people breathe.) He was using a Bovie, an electrical device that clots off bleeders with heat. The guy had dry skin and they used jelly on his face. Again the bovie was faulty and because of the petroleum on his skin he flashed up and had 2nd and 3rd degree burns on his face and body.
Children have such small body masses. We put petroleum products on their skin, what little absorbs is bound to oil soluble vitamins A,D,E,K. Necessary for human life, antioxidants, clotting, ect. They excrete the oil soluble Vitamins bound to the petroleum molecules, through feces. Mineral Oil then just cloggs off the skin, I can tell you I had a TINY 6 year old, little girl come into my shop, she had been running temps of unknown origin for 2 years. Because of dehydration her mom had been slathering her with mineral oil, clogging pores needing to breathe and excrete heat. It was a far guess but we tried it. No more mineral oil products, pack her lunch from home, as these fevers started at school, put her on an all natural body regimen. She hasn't had a fever in 1 month. Our skin needs to breath, especially children with fevers to cool off their little bodies through their pores.
Many articles and research, are skewed as Petroleum products are what makes the world go round, big business. Anything with Methyl on it should not be put on the body. In my observations anything Petroleum based should be TRASHED. They are in skin treatments, (thats why I invented the psoriasis and severe dry skin line. ) I give speeches now to doctors and the community on the dangers of petrol based products and researching before prescribing. Petrol based products , these guys are reporting to me are in Topical prescriptions, oral medications everywhere and they go on and on and on, making millions of dollars in skin care products, because it is CHEAP and these companies can make a fortune by using them as much as a 2000% profit.
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Here is one of many MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets) on mineral oildavis.
http://www.paddocklabs.com/forms/msds/minrloil.pdf
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From the Adelle Davis book Lets Eat Right To Keep Fit Adelle Davis was one of the countrys best‑known nutritionists. She studied at Purdue University, graduated from the University of California at Berkeley, and took postgraduate work at Columbia University and the University of California at Los Angeles before receiving her Master of Science degree in biochemistry from the university of Southern California Medical School. Throughout her career, she worked with physicians, beginning in New York with dietetics training at Bellevue and Fordham hospitals and her first job at the Judson Health Clinic. Exerpt from her book:
"Mineral oil is sometimes used for frying or making salad dressing or is taken as a laxative. Since this oil cannot be digested, it is not a food. Studies have shown, however, that approximately 60 per cent of the mineral oil reaching the intestine passes into the blood. As this oil circulates through the body, vitamins A. D. E and K are absorbed into this mineral oil, are help captive, and are later excreted in the feces; thus deficiencies of these vitamins are produced. Although the harm done by mineral oil has been known for over 40 years and medical journals have repeatedly warned physicians not to recommend it, many persons still use it as a laxative. I personally would be afraid to use this oil even in baby oils, cold creams, and other cosmetics." When this was written the general view was that nothing could go through the skin......now we have patches that do just that.
This is information from a friend of mine who is a research nut!
I did a lot of research on mineral oil....I wish I had saved it.....one of the msds sheets said that if a pregnant woman took mineral oil her fetus could be born hemorrhaging.....one report said that anything below a viscous of 75 could be absorbed into the skin and the ultra refined mineral oil is 34. It is unbelievable how many products have mineral oil in them. There was a post asking what seed was used to make mineral oil....the real name of mineral oil is liquid paraffin the real name of kerosene is paraffin oil.
Research on Alcohol in Toiletries
Alcohol (ethanol) Alcohol is an organic chemical compound (organic ingredients). Alcohols differ substantially in their properties ranging from clear liquids to waxy solids. An alcohol can be a water soluble solvent like isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol or ethyl alcohol (used to make drinking alcohol) or alcohol may contain the properties of a moisturizing agent like glycerin or propylene glycol or a fatty alcohol like cetyl alcohol. Alcohol may also contain the properties of a sugar (multi alcohol). Depending upon whether the parent substance (the alcohol compound) is drying or lubricating to the skin, the alcohol from which it is derived will be drying or lubricating. Alcohols are used as emollients, humectants, lubricants, emulsifiers, stabilizers, or tackiness reducers.
Alcohol, or isopropylis a poisonous solvent and denaturant (altering the structure of other chemicals). Found in hair colour rinses, body rubs, hand lotions, aftercare lotions, fragrances. Can cause nausea, vomiting, headaches, flushing, depression. Also, dries skin and hair, creates cracks and fissures in the skin which encourage bacterial growth.
Alcohol at more than 25% in mouthwashes has been linked in studies to mouth, tounge and throat cancer.
Definitions of Denatured alcohol on the Web:
A solvent used to thin shellac. www.homestore.com/HomeGarden/HomeImprovement/Tools/Glossary/CRHO_D.asp
Ethanol containing a percentage of methanol (to make it unsafe for human consumption). A solvent commonly used for shellac. www.paintinfo.com/mpi/store/glossary/gloss‑d.htm
Ethyl alcohol used to clean and thin varnishes. www.fpsct.org/fhs/painting/dictionary.html
ethyl alcohol that is unfit for drinking but is still useful for other purposes www.cogsci.princeton.edu/cgi‑bin/webwn
Denatured alcohol is ethanol with added adulterants that make it useless for consumption but still useful for industrial processes. There are diverse industrial uses for ethanol, and therefore literally hundreds of recipes for denaturing ethanol. Typical additives are methanol, isopropanol, methyl ethyl ketone, denatonium, and even aviation gasoline. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Denatured_alcohol
In reading the MSDS on Denatured Alcohol here, you couldn't get me to formulate with it:
http://www.analytyka.com.mx/tabla%20periodica/MSDS/alcoholes/DENATURED%20ALCOHOL.html
Alcohol Differences
From University of Chicago Chemical Archives Question ‑ What is the difference between denatured alcohol and rubbing alcohol? There is more than one recipe for denaturing alcohol; some add methanol or isopropanol, some gasoline, and so on.
Denatured alcohol is ethanol (a.k.a. ethyl alcohol, grain alcohol, etc.) that would otherwise be fit for mixing libations EXCEPT that it has been altered by the addition of a chemical that makes it particularly unfit for consumption. One common denaturant causes blindness when consumed, while another imparts a strongly bitter taste. The point of denaturing alcohol is that ethanol has usefulness outside of consumption for intoxicating effects.
Rubbing alcohol is an alcohol intended to be rubbed on the skin. Frequently 70% iso‑propyl alcohol / 30% water is used; sometimes ethanol with added iso‑propyl alcohol is used. You don't want to use denatured alcohol that is made with anything that should not be placed on the skin, such as gasoline!
Rubbing alcohol, these days, is synthetically produced isopropyl alcohol diluted with water to 70% strength. This is not fit for consumption.
So, some, but not all, kinds of denatured alcohol can be used as rubbing alcohol. Rubbing alcohol may also not contain any ethanol at all, which would disqualify it from being "denatured". So, some but not all kinds of rubbing alcohol are denatured alcohol, and some but not all kinds of denatured alcohol can be rubbing alcohol.
These other uses need not bear excise taxes for beer, wine and liquors, so it is altered to preclude its being diverted to this sort of use. Denatured ethanol is also regulated by ATF and requires extensive record‑keeping and licensing for someone to use or to store the material. While the consumable ethanol is produced by fermentation of sugars, the material that is denatured for other uses is usually produced synthetically.
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Acerola: Derived from the ripe fruit of the Acerola berry. A rich source of vitamins C and A. An antioxidant and skin brightener.
Acne: An inflammatory disorder of the skin resulting from an overactive sebaceous gland.
Activated Charcoal: Possesses unique absorption properties to function as a natural detoxifier.
Alanine: Protein derived. Used as a skin conditioner.
Alcloxa: A derivative of allantoin. An astringent used as a pH adjuster. Algin: Found exclusively in brown algae. Rich in iodine and vitamins A, B: complex, C and E. Firming, soothing and toning properties.
Allantoin: Extracted from the root of the comfrey plant. Used as an anti‑irritant and skin conditioner.
Aloe Vera: Extracted from the leaves of the aloe plant. Used as a skin soother and moisture replenisher.
Alpha Hydroxy Acid or AHA: A substance naturally derived from fruit, sugar cane, and milk that breaks down the intercellular glue that holds dead skin cells together, helping to increase the cell turnover rate of the skin and revealing a brighter, softer, and more youthful: looking skin. Used to exfoliate.
Age Spots: A darkly pigmented area on the skin that occurs with age. Caused by sun exposure.
Antioxidant: Any substance that protects the skin against damage caused by free radicals (unstable oxygen
molecules.) Also creates a shield to build the skin's natural defenses against future damage. Vitamins A, C and E are prime examples of powerful antioxidants.
Apricot Seed Powder: Finely milled apricot seeds used to exfoliate and soften the skin.
Arginine: An amino acid with water binding and skin softening properties.
Arnica Extract: Derived from the dried flowers of the arnica plant. Used as an astringent.
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate (Vitamin C): A stabilized form of Vitamin C. Used as an antioxidant, a collagen
builder, and skin brightener.
Astringent: A solution that removes oil from the skin, tightens pores, and normalizes skin after cleansing.
Avocado Oil: A skin softener and conditioner. Rich in protein, vitamins, and amino acids.
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Bamboo (Sasa Veitchii) Extract: Derived from the plant. Used for its healing and conditioning properties.
Bentonite: A naturally occurring white volcanic clay. Used for its 'drawing' and absorption properties. Biosaccharide Gum‑1: A skin conditioning agent and humectant derived from sorbitol.
Biotin: A member of the B: complex family of vitamins. Promotes metabolism and circulation.
Bitter Orange Peel Extract: Derived from the fruit. Used for its anti: inflammatory, stimulating, healing, and
conditioning properties.
Blackhead: A term used to describe the skin’s pores clogged by natural oils and impurities resulting in hardened sebum.
Botanical: An ingredient or product derived from plants.
Broken Capillaries: Broken blood vessels, red or bluish in color, appearing as small lines or blotches.
Burdock Root Extract: A mineral rich plant ingredient used to soothe the skin.
C Caffeine: Helps to stimulate circulation, smooth skin, and also reduce the appearance of cellulite.
Calcium Pantothenate: A member of the B‑complex family of vitamins. Found in Royal Jelly and used as an emollient.
Candelilla Wax: Obtained from the candelilla plant and used to protect the skin against moisture loss.
Capsicum Annuum Extract: Derived from the chili plant. An astringent with stimulating properties.
Caramel: Derived from sugar. Used as a soothing agent.
Cell Renewal: If you’re stressed, ill or simply getting older the normal cell cycle slows down. Products can help the skin to speed the cycle back up to a normal 28 days, allowing the cells to retain water and regenerate.
Cellulite: Deposits of fat and other material trapped in pockets beneath the skin.
Ceramide: Ceramide is naturally found in the skin. Ceramide creates a moisture barrier and an environment within the skin to combat the visible signs of aging and protect against dryness. Putting into the skin exactly what it manufactures provides unprecedented anti‑aging skincare benefits.
Chamomile Extract: Extract from the flowers of the plant that has calming, soothing, and anti‑inflammatory properties.
Chiretta Extract: Derived from the Green Gentian Plant. Used for its toning and stimulating properties.
Chitosan: A fiber derived from the shells of shellfish. Hydrates the skin and helps to prevents moisture loss.
Chlorella Extract: Derived from green algae. Used as a skin conditioner and antioxidant. Chlorella firms and plumps skin, and protects against moisture loss.
Chlorophyllin‑Copper Complex: A stabilized form of chlorophyll. Used for its cleansing properties.
Cinnamon Extract: Derived from dried cinnamon bark. Used as an astringent and stimulant.
Citric Acid: Derived from citrus fruit with astringent and antioxidant properties. Used to adjust the pH of products.
Citrus Orange Peel Extract: Derived from the fruit. Used for its anti‑inflammatory, stimulating, healing, and conditioning properties.
Citrus Unshiu Extract: From the mandarin orange. Tightens pores, brightens, and revitalizes skin.
Coenzyme Q10: Coenzyme Q10 occurs naturally in the skin and helps your skin protect and defend itself from the visible signs of aging.
Collagen: A natural substance within the skin that reduces natural water loss of the skin by forming a protective barrier. Provides strength and resilience. Has a good capacity for absorbing water, resulting in firmer, plump looking skin.
Coltsfoot Extract: An herb derived from the wild ginger plant. Used as a skin soother.
Comfrey: A plant source of allantoin. Used as an anti‑irritant and skin soother.
Cucumber: Extracted from the pulp of a cucumber. Used for its soothing and anti‑inflammatory properties.
Cuttlefish Extract: Extracted from cuttlefish. A protein used for its moisturizing properties.
Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12): Used to revitalize and condition skin.
D Dermis: The under layers of the skin.
Dermatitis: Inflammation of the skin.
Disodium Ascorbyl Sulfate: Derived from Vitamin C. Used as an antioxidant and preservative.
Elastin: A protein found in the dermis that keeps skin from sagging and wrinkling. Maintains the skin’s elasticity and firmness.
Emollient: Any substance that conditions, moisturizes, and helps to prevent water loss in the skin.
Emulsifier: Any substance used to assist in the production of an emulsion.
Emulsion: A substance formed when two or more non mixable liquids become homogenized. Most oils form emulsions with water.
Eucalyptus Oil: Derived from the leaves of the eucalyptus tree. Used to improve circulation, and is known for its antibacterial, cooling, and skin freshening properties.
Evening Primrose Oil: An essential fatty acid oil, rich in gamma‑linoleic and gamma‑linolenic acids. Also known as Vitamin F. An anti‑inflammatory that helps to hydrate, restore and rebalance dry skin.
Exfoliate: To shed, scale or slough off the outermost dead, skin cells.
Epidermis: The outer layers of skin.
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Free radicals: Unstable, scavenger cells that cause damage to healthy cells. They can come from the sun, pollution, stress, cigarettes, alcohol, and other outside factors. The best line of defense is using antioxidant vitamins such as A, C and E which help to neutralize free radicals.
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Ginkgo Biloba Extract: An herb used as an anti‑inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti‑irritant.
Ginseng Extract: A root extract that is used for its soothing and softening properties.
Gloss: A smooth surface finish that creates shine.
Glycerin: Derived from vegetable oils. An emollient and a humectant that prevents moisture loss. Glycolic Acid: An Alphahydroxy Acid (AHA) that is typically derived from sugar cane. It is used to control the pH of a product and to gently exfoliate by diminishing the cohesion of surface skin cells.
Green Tea Extract: Used for its antioxidant and anti‑irritant properties. A free radical scavenger.
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Hinoki: A type of Japanese cedar that has a pleasant fragrance and is highly rot resistant. Used aromatically to reduce stress.
Horse Chestnut Extract: Derived from the seeds of the nut plant. Used as an astringent and anti‑inflammatory.
Horsetail Extract: Derived from the plant. Used for its astringent, tightening, and firming properties.
Houttuynia Cordata Extract: Derived from the plant. Also known as chameleon leaf. Used for its detoxifying, stimulating, and revitalizing properties.
Humectant: A substance that attracts and retains moisture to skin.
Hyaluronic Acid: An acid that occurs naturally in the skin and holds many times more moisture than even the collagen protein molecule. It binds and retains essential moisture in the skin layers and reduces fine lines caused by dehydration.
Hydrate: To add moisture to the skin.
Hydrogenated Castor Oil: Derived from the castor bean. Used to condition and soothe the skin.
Hydrogenated Coconut Oil: The solidified oil expressed from coconuts. Used as a foaming agent.
Honey: Helps skin to attract and retain moisture. Used for its antibacterial and preservative properties. A good source of vitamins B, C and E.
Iron Oxides: Natural oxides of iron (iron combined with oxygen) varying in color from red to brown, black to orange or yellow, depending on the degree of water added. Inorganic pigments approved for cosmetic use.
Jojoba Oil: Extracted from the American desert shrub. Used as an emollient.
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Kaolin: A white clay powder used to absorb excess oil secreted by the skin. Kelp Extract: Derived from the Pacific marine plant. Rich in minerals, it is used for its anti‑inflammatory and revitalizing properties.
Keratin: A protein used to strengthen and condition the hair.
Kudzu (Pueraria Lobata) Extract: Plant derived humectant.
L Lactic Acid: An Alphahydroxy Acid (AHA) derived from milk. Used to gently exfoliate by diminishing the cohesion of dead skin cells.
Lactoferrin: A protein derived from milk. Used for its antibacterial and anti‑inflammatory properties.
Lanolin: Sheep derived ingredient used to condition the skin and boost moisture.
Lavender Oil: Extracted from the lavender flower. Used for its soothing and healing properties.
Lemon Extract: Extract of the flowering leaves. Used to promote circulation and as an astringent.
Licorice Extract: Derived from the root of the plant. Used as an anti‑inflammatory and skin soother.
Macadamia Nut Oil: Used as a skin conditioner.
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate (Vitamin C): A stabilized form of vitamin C. Used as an antioxidant, collagen builder, and skin tissue strengthener.
Magnesium Sulfate: Salts of magnesium used to soothe, soften, and condition the skin.
Mannitol: Derived from seaweed. Used as a humectant, emulsifier, and antioxidant.
Matte: A non‑shiny finish that describes a product that absorbs light. It gives a slightly dry appearance.
Melanin: The pigment that naturally colors the skin.
Menthol: A natural cooling agent. An anti‑inflammatory. Imparts a cool, fresh and clean feeling to the skin.
Methylparaben: Used as a preservative to prevent bacterial and fungal growth in products. Mica: An earth mineral used as a pigment in cosmetics. Has light‑diffusing properties.
Mineral Oil: Derived from petroleum. Used as a slip agent, binder, and skin protectant.
Moisturizer: A substance able to hydrate and protect the skin, and prevent dryness.
Mulberry Extract: An extract of the dried leaves of the plant. Aids in reducing the appearance of discoloration.
Myristic Acid: An organic acid that occurs naturally in butter acids, coconut oil, and in most vegetable fats. Used as a foaming agent.
Myristyl Lactate: Used as a skin conditioner.
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Oat Extract: The extract of the seeds of oats. Used as a skin soother.
Octyl Methoxycinnamate (also known as Octinoxate): Derived from cinnamon or cocoa leaves.
Used as a sunscreen agent to absorb ultraviolet light.
Olive Leaf Extract: Obtained from the leaf of olives. Rich in antioxidants and coenzyme Q10. Helps protect, firm, nourish, and restore your skin.
Olive Oil: Oil obtained from the fruit. Cold pressed and filtered is best to ensure a fine texture. This stable oil has a similar molecular structure to that of the skin's lipids which allows it to effectively protect, condition, and seal moisture into the skin without clogging pores. Also has antioxidant properties.
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Papain: An enzyme from papaya fruit. Gently exfoliates and sloughs off dead skin cells to uncovers new skin.
pH: The scale used to measure the acidity and alkalinity of a solution.
Palmitic Acid: Obtained from palm oil. Used as a cleansing agent.
Panthenol (Vitamin B5): A humectant and emollient. On the skin it acts as a penetrating moisturizer.
Peony (Paeonia Albiflora Root) Extract: Derived from the plant. Used for its melanin inhibiting properties. A skin brightener. Peppermint Oil: Derived from the plant. Used for its cooling and antiseptic properties.
Perilla Extract: Derived from the seeds of the plant. Used as an anti‑inflammatory agent.
Photoaging: Premature breakdown of the skin's cells caused by damage from the sun's UVA and UVB rays.
Placental Extract/Protein: Derived from animal placentas. A rich source of nutrients, amino acids, and proteins. It conditions and softens skin.
Potassium DNA: The potassium salt of DNA. Used as a protein to condition the skin.
Pore: A small opening of the sweat glands of the skin.
Pyrodoxine HCI (Vitamin B6): Used for its antibacterial and antioxidant properties.
Quince Seed (Pyros Cydonia) Extract: Derived from the plant. Used as a thickener and emulsifier.
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Resorcinol: Used as an antiseptic and disinfectant.
Retinol (Vitamin A): Helps to fight wrinkles, encourages moisture retention, and stimulates collagen production and cell turnover.
Retinyl Palmitate: A vitamin A derivative that is an essential skin nutrient necessary for healthy skin maintenance and repair. It is useful in cosmetics to moisturize dry skin and reduce excess oil.
Rice Bran/Germ Oil: Derived from rice. A rich source of Vitamin E. An excellent skin conditioner and antioxidant.
Rosa Multiflora Extract: Derived from the fruit of the plant. Used for its antioxidant, anti‑inflammatory, skin‑brightening, and melanin‑inhibiting properties.
Rosemary Extract: Extracted from the leaves of the plant. Used for its healing and antiseptic properties.
Royal Jelly Extract: A highly nutritive substance secreted by worker bees to feed the queen bee. Used for its antibacterial, moisturizing, and rejuvenating properties.
Rutin: A bioflavonoid used for its antioxidant and stimulating properties.
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Sage Extract: Extracted from the leaves of the plant. Used for its antibacterial and healing properties.
Sasa Albo‑Marginata Extract: Derived from the leaves of the bamboo plant. Used as a natural preservative.
Sea Salt: Used as a skin conditioner and softener.
Sericite: An earth mineral used as a pigment in cosmetics. Also known as mica.
Serine: An amino acid used as a skin conditioner.
Silica: An earth mineral used to condition and smooth skin. It fills in lines and wrinkles.
Soapberry Extract: Extracted from the fruit. Used as a foaming agent.
Soap Nut Tree Extract: also known as Sapindus Mukurossi Peel. Contains saponins, which deliver natural cleansing and foaming action.
Sodium Hyaluronate: The sodium salt of hyaluronic acid, which is a protein occurring in the skin. An excellent skin conditioner and humectant. Helps prevent skin dehydration.
Sodium Lactate: The salt of lactic acid. Used as a skin conditioner.
Sodium PCA: A natural component of skin. It is one of the best moisture binders available, as well as a humectant (promotes the retention of moisture in the skin) and an emollient (acts to smooth and soften the skin).
Sophora Root Extract: Derived from the root of the tree. Used for its revitalizing and stimulating properties.
Soy Extract: Extracted from the bean. Contains ceramides used to protect and moisturize the skin.
SPF: Sun Protection Factor, which is always accompanied by a number identifying the number of times the product will protect you from the sun's damaging rays in relation to having no protection at all.
Squalane: Derived from olive pits. Used as an emollient and antioxidant rich skin protectant.
Sucrose (Sugar): Used as a skin conditioner and humectant.
Surfactant: Any substance that aids in emulsifying oils and suspending dirt on the skin, allowing them to be easily rinsed away.
Sweet Almond Oil: Extracted from the seeds of almonds. Used as an emollient.
Swertia Japonica Extract: Extracted from the plant. Used to stimulate circulation.
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Talc: An earth mineral used as a pigment and texturizer in cosmetics.
Tannic Acid: Occurs naturally in the bark and fruit of many plants and trees. Used for its moisture retaining properties.
Thiamine HCI (Vitamin B1): Promotes healthy skin tissue.
Titanium Dioxide: An earth mineral used in sunscreens. Capable of blocking both UVA and UVB rays. Also used as a pigment in cosmetics.
Tocopherol (Vitamin E): Used as an antioxidant and skin conditioner.
Toners: Completes the cleansing process, refines, tightens pores, removes excess oils and prepares the skin for treatment and moisturizer.
Trehalose: Found in mushrooms and desert plants. Used to protect skin against moisture loss and forms a protective coating that helps keep their cells from deteriorating under severe conditions.
Tribehenin: A fatty acids used as an emollient and thickening agent.
Urea: Used for water binding, and moisturizing properties.
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Vitamin C: An antioxidant and collagen‑builder. Used to even out, brighten, and help strengthen skin.
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Watercress Extract: Obtained from the plant. Used for its nourishing properties.
Wheat Germ: An antioxidant with a high vitamin E content.
Wheat Protein: Used as an emollient and water‑binder.
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Yeast Extract: Used as a water binding agent and antioxidant.
Yogurt Filtrate: Derived from fermented milk. Used as a revitalizer and anti‑inflammatory agent.
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Zinc Oxide: An earth mineral. Used for its astringent, antiseptic, and healing properties, as well as a thickening agent and pigment. |
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