Toxins List (E - H)
Elastin
Suffocates skin by not allowing moisture in or out. Found in facial creams and body lotions.
Fluoride
with fluoride, you have to be careful because this may contain lead, mercury, cadmium and arsenic. How it works is that it accumulates in body and contributes to bone disease. It is a carcinogenic that is found in toothpastes.
Formaldehyde
this substance is actually a carcinogen and neurotoxin that can be fatal if it is swallowed, absorbed through skin, or inhaled. It can cause spasms, edema, chemical pneumonitis and is particularly hard on tissue of the mucous membrane, this chemical is found in many of the common nail care products that u find today. It is known to cause cancers in people. But it is not just relegated to nails stuff, it is also found in baby shampoo, bubble bath, deodorants, perfume, cologne, hair dye, mouthwash, toothpaste, and hair spray.
Fragrances (Synthetic)
Some perfumes out there today contain hundreds of toxic chemicals in them. Some, such as methylene chloride are carcinogenic. Some of these are so harmful to people that they cause brain damage or are neurotoxins.
Glycolic Acid
This is what is known as a penetration enhancer that actually alters your basic skin structure, and it allows the other chemicals to penetrate deeper into the skin, which will allow other harmful toxins to reach the bloodstream, skin or sense organs. It can cause itching, burning, scaling, hives, and blistering of skin. It is a toxicant, neurotoxin, kidney toxicant, gastrointestinal or liver toxicant that is found in creams, lotions, and cosmetics.
GMO/Genetically Modified Organism
These are plants, animals or foods that have been genetically modified, genetically created or changed in some way. You have to eat foods like corn, soy, and tomatoes etc. GMO food is not labeled this way in the U.S. Almost all other countries have banned the use of GMO in food and body products due to insufficient testing.
High Fructose Corn Syrup/HFCS
High consumption of fructose has be viewed as a leading factor in heart disease. It raises blood levels of cholesterol and triglycerides. It makes blood cells more prone to clotting, and it may also speed up the aging process.
Hydrogenated/Partially Hydrogenated Oils
Hydrogenated oils contain very high levels of trans fats. Trans fats are poisonous like arsenic. Partially hydrogenated oils will kill you in the long term by producing diseases like multiple sclerosis and many of the allergies that lead to arthritis.
Hydroquinone
This is a severely toxic and very powerful chemical. It is found in skin lightening products and hair dyes, this chemical alters the skins natural structure inhibiting the production of Melanin. Without natural protection, the skin is more susceptible to skin cancer caused by sun exposure.
Hydroxymethylcellulose
This is used in cosmetics and inhalation could cause chemical pneumonitis.