Toxins List (I - M)
Isobutylparaben
this poses a potential breast cancer risk. Itching, burning and blistering of skin. Found in body products.
Isopropyl Alcohol
This is moderately toxic chemical causing flushing, pulse rate decrease, blood pressure lowering, anesthesia, narcosis, headache, dizziness, mental depression, drowsiness, hallucinations, distorted perceptions, respiratory depression, nausea, vomiting and coma.
Kajoic Acid
this is a chemical that inhibits melanin production. It is used in skin lightening products, and it damages the skin and makes it more susceptible to cancer.
Kaolin (Clay)
Suffocates and weakens skin. Found in face powders and cosmetics.
Lacquer
this actually can cause eyelashes to fall out. Found in mascara.
Lanolin
While lanolin itself is good for the skin, it may contain carcinogenic pesticides such as DDT, lindane, dieldrin and other neurotoxins. This can cause rashes, and is found in body products.
Lye
this can dry and damage skin. Found in bars of soap.
Magnesium Stearate
this substance may contain phosphatidyl choline which collapses cell membranes and selectively kills T-Cells which breaks down the immune system. This is also an execeptant that is used to bind medicinal pills and make them smooth it is also used in pharmaceuticals, foods, talcum powder, ammunition, and as a drying agent in paints.
Methylisothiazoline, or MIT
used frequently this causes neurological damage. Found in shampoo.
Mineral Oil
this additive clogs pores, locks in toxins, suffocates and dries skin and inhibits your skins natural oil production and increases dehydration. Causes testicular tumors in the fetus, deposits accumulate in the lymph nodes and prevent absorption of vitamin A from the intestines. This is found in blush, baby oil, lotions, foundation and creams.
Monosodium Glutamate/MSG
MSG is an excitotoxin, which causes nerve damage and allergic reactions and is foiund in many foods.