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Propylene Glycol
Propylene Glycol Alcohol is frequently used in skin care products and may cause body tissues to be more vulnerable to carcinogens.
Mouthwashes with an alcohol content over 25% have been implicated in mouth, tongue and throat cancers. Note, the forms of alcohol used in cosmetics are not necessarily those used in alcoholic drinks, and may be much more dangerous.
Ethylene glycol, is commonly used in acrylic paints, brake fluid, antifreeze, tile grout, primer, sealant paste, floor polish, tire sealant and shoe polish. Oh yes.......and it's also used in some "smoothing lotions" and "firming moisturizer"! Known health effects: Headache, backache, eye irritation, skin irritation, skin drying, kidney problems, edema (swelling), necrosis (cell death). Found in: MOST SKIN CARE PRODUCTS.
Propylene Glycol is a form of mineral oil found in automatic brake and hydraulic fluid and industrial antifreeze. In the skin and hair, propylene glycol works as a humescent, which causes retention of moisture content of skin or cosmetic products by preventing the escape of moisture or water. The Material Safety Data Sheet warns users to avoid skin contact with propylene glycol as this strong skin irritant can cause liver abnormalities and kidney damage.
Propylene glycol is Commonly found in:
Make-up, skin care products, shampoo, deodorant, styling mousse, cleansing cream, mascara, soap, skin cream, bubble bath, baby powder, hair conditioner, after shave, baby wipes, tire sealant, de-icier, stain remover, termite extermination solutions.
