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Phthalates in Cosmetics from a Chemical Point of View
We hear about them all the time, but what are they and what is their function? Let’s have a look.
PFAS – Forever chemicals
There are some PFAS already in your blood.
BHA and BHT
No matter if added to food or our cosmetic products, both these substances raise concern.
The Worst Ingredients in Cleaning and Washing Products
Find out what are some of the horrible chemicals and move away from them even faster.
Formaldehyde
Formaldehyde is a carcinogen and was classified so at the European level already back in 2014.
10 Worst Ingredients in Cosmetics
You can probably already guess that not all chemicals in cosmetics are completely safe.
Asbestos, Heavy and Light Metals
We would not expect to have them in something we are directly putting on our skin!
Parabens
This group of preservatives is another ingredient which has caught the public eye in recent years.
Phthalates
Can be found EVERYWHERE around us and in almost everything we use on a daily basis.
Fragrances and Perfumes
The term fragrance can cover more than 3 600 substances.
Mineral Oils (Paraffinum Liquidum, Petrolatum,…)
In the EU, mineral oils are prohibited in food products but are allowed in cosmetics.
UV Filters
It is important to protect ourselves from sun exposure, yet, the options on the market aren’t great.
What Does Your Eye Shadow Have in Common with Your Microwave? The Answer Is: Mica.
The “not-so often told” story of glitter in cosmetics.
10 Worst Ingredients in Hygienic Products
An easy-to-read overview of specific substances, their health and environmental effects.