Toxins List (P)
Paraffin
this is a potential carcinogen that can be found in cosmetics and food.
PEG Stearates
this might be contaminated with chemicals that are linked to cancer or other significant health problems. You find it in cosmetics, creams and foods.
PEG
This may contain ¼-dioxane which is a possible carcinogen, estrogen mimic and endocrine disruptor. It can only be removed from a product through vacuum stripping during processing. This is often ound in foods and body products.
PEG-12 Distearate
this substance may contain harmful impurities or form toxic breakdown products that have been linked to cancer or other significant health problems. Found in creams, lotions, cosmetics and foods.
PEG-80 Sorbitan Laurate
this substance may contain harmful impurities or even create its own toxic breakdown products linked to cancer or other significant health problems, gastrointestinal or liver toxicity hazards. Found in cosmetics, creams, lotions and foods.
Petroleum
this actually suffocates skin and traps toxins in the body, clogs pores. It is found in lotions, skin creams, and body jelly.
Phenoxyethanol
this substance has been known to show a possible connection to reproductive or developmental harm to fetus, it also has a potential for reduced fertility, and is classified as toxic and an irritant, potential risks to wildlife and environment through excretion of body product toxins and disposal of cosmetics.
Phthalates
this has been proven to cause damage to liver, lungs, kidneys and reproductive system, especially forming testes. This is also found in vinyl flooring, plastic wallpaper, and children’s toys. It actually accumulates in body. Found in perfume, hair spray, deodorant, nail polish, hair gel, mousse, body and hand lotion. It will not be listed on the label though.
Polyethylene Glycol /PEG
this is relatively toxic, and it is an eye irritant and possible carcinogen. Many glycols cause severe acidosis, central nervous system damage and congestion. Can cause convulsions, and even mutations. Found in cosmetics, body products, foods, lotions.
Polypropylene
this is a possible carcinogen. Found in lipstick, mascara, baby soap, eye shadow.
Polyquaternium-7
this substance may contain harmful impurities and even form toxic breakdown products that are linked to cancer or other significant health problems. It is found in body products.
Potassium Bromate
this is an additive that increases the volume and crumb of bread, and is considered carcinogenic.
Propylene Glycol
this actually causes kidney damage, liver abnormalities, inhibits skin cell growth, damages cell membranes causing rashes, surface damage and dry skin.
It gets absorbed into blood stream and travels to all organs. Many glycols produce severe acidosis, central nervous system damage and congestion. This can actually can cause convulsions, mutations, and surface EEG changes. It is derived from petroleum products. Information about propylene glycol warns against contact with eyes, skin and clothing. It also says inhalation can cause irritation of nasal passages, ingestion can cause nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. It is found in shaving gel, lotions, shampoo, conditioners, foods, deodorant.
Propylparaben
this substance can cause a potential breast cancer risk and endocrine disruptor which affects and causes impaired fertility or development, and increased risk for certain cancers, itching burning and blistering of skin, gastrointestinal or liver toxicity hazard. It is poisonous and moderately toxic. Found in body products.