Wednesday, March 5, 2008

12 ingredients to avoid in personal care products

Antibacterials
Coal tar colors: FD&C Blue 1, Green 3
Diethanolamine (DEA)
1,4-Dioxane
Formaldehyde (diazolidinyl urea, imidazolidinyl urea and quaterniumcompounds)
Fragrance (containing phthalates)
Lead and mercury
Nanoparticles
Parabens (methyl-, propyl-, butyl-, ethyl-, isobutyl-)
Petroleum distillates
p-Phenylenediamine (PPD)
Hydroquinone

Updated October 1, 2007

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