Toxins List (D)
D&C Yellow 11
This substance is found in: Lip gloss, polish remover, nail polish, bath oil/salts/soak, body spray, mositurizer, lipstick, styling gel/lotion, bar soap, after sun products, cologne, nail treatment and eye products.
DEA: Diethanolamine
this is a chemical that is usually used as a wetting or thickening agent in shampoos, soaps, hairsprays and sunscreens, and it blocks absorption of the nutrient choline, which is essential to brain development in a fetus.
Ethylacrylate
This substance is found in some mascara’s and it is also suspect as a cause of cancer in people.
Hydroabietyl Alcohol
This substance is found in styling gel/lotions. It is considered unsafe for use in cosmetics.
TEA: Tea, Triethanolamine
Very common but can result in tremors, nausea, heart palpitations and nervousness
NDEA
This forms when DEA reacts with nitrosating agents or the actual addition of nitrite as a preservative. Since it is impossible to trace, it is imperative to avoid all products containing DEA as it is a known carcinogen. Often used in cosmetics to adjust the pH, and used with many fatty acids to convert acid to salt.
TEA
This can cause allergic reactions including eye problems, dry hair and skin, and could be toxic if it is absorbed into the body over a long period of time. Repeated applications to the skin of DEA-based detergents resulted in a major increase in the incidence of liver and kidney cancer also. This chemical is mostly found in shampoos, skin cream, bubble bath, shaving gel, conditioner, and lotions.
Diacetyl
this is an additive that tastes like butter but it causes a serious lung condition called bronchiolitis obliterans. This is mostly found in foods, like microwave popcorn.
Dibutyl phthalate (DBP)
This is a chemical that is used to keep nail polish from chipping, and it has been connected to long-term fertility issues in newborn boys.
Dimethicone
This is a silicone type of emollient which coats the skin and prevents toxins from getting out! It can also promote tumors and accumulate in the liver and lymph nodes. Found in lotions and creams.
Disodium EDTA
This is particularly harmful if it is swallowed or inhaled, and it causes irritation to skin, eyes and respiratory tract. Found in cosmetics.