Toxins List (A)
Acesulfame K
this is a common sugar substitute that is found in pudding, chewing gum, non-dairy creamers, instant coffee mixes, tea mixes and gelatin desserts. It is know that these may increase cancer in people.
Acetone
this is also known as Dimethylketone, 2-Propanone, Beta-Ketopropane. When you inhale this in moderate to high amounts, even for a short time, it can result in entry of acetone into bloodstream where it is carried to all of the rest of your organs. What this can do is be a nose, throat, lung and eye irritant, headaches, confusion, increased pulse rate, effects on blood, nausea, vomiting and unconsciousness, and even a coma. This also shortens the menstrual cycle in women. The long term effects include kidney, liver and nerve damage, increased birth defects, metabolic changes and coma. This is commonly found in nail polish remover.
Acetaldehyde
this can be found in many nail care products like polish. It is commonly known to cause cancers in people.
Alcohol
we all know what this is. This had been known to have something to do with oral cancer. Commonly this is found in mouthwash, astringent, toothpaste, cleansers.
Alkyl-phenol Ethoxylades
this can actually reduce sperm count. Found in shampoo and bubble bath.
Alpha Hydroxy Acid
this actually destroys skin cells and leaves skin more susceptible to damage from the environment, pollution and it causes skin cancer. This actually ends up aging skin whereas it advertises that it makes skin look and feel younger. Found in anti-aging facial creams and lotions.
Aluminum
this causes central nervous system damage and it has recently been linked to Alzheimers. Found in antiperspirant deodorants.
Ammonium Glycolate
this is what is called a photosensitizer and has the potential to increase risk of sunburn and skin cancer by intensifying UV exposures in deep skin layers. This can start an immune system response that includes itching, burning, scaling, hives, and blistering of skin. This can also alters the skins’ structure, allowing other chemicals to penetrate deeper into the skin, which will cause the amounts of other chemicals that reach the bloodstream to increase. Found in most body products like lotions etc.
Ammonium Persulfate
This is most often found in hair color and bleaching kits and can cause your immune system response that can include itching, burning, scaling, hives, and blistering of skin, lung problems and can start asthma attacks or other problems with the lungs and other airway passages.
This is an immune system toxin, respiratory toxicant, skin or sense organ toxicant, that has been deemed toxic in one or more studie(s).
Aspartame
this is commonly found in sugar substitutes. People who are affected by this often report dizziness, headaches and even seizures. Scientists believe it can alter behavior due to altered brain function. Long term effects are still unknown. Found as a sweetener in foods and some body products, such as shaving gel and diet sodas.