Top 6 harmful ingredients in cosmetics

With no required safety testing, cosmetic companies can use almost any chemical they want, regardless of risks. Always read product labels before you buy. These are the 6 top harmful ingredients to look out for when shopping for cosmetic items:

  1. Fragrance
  2. Alpha & Beta Hydroxy Acids (AHAs, BHAs, glycolic acid, lactic acid, malic acid)
  3. Parabens (methylparaben, propylparaben)
  4. Triethanolamine
  5. Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate
  6. Triclosan (antimicrobial liquid soap)

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