If you are not already using certified organic miessence® products , here are some tips on finding out that toxic ingredients are being used in many cosmetics and skin care products. Keep this guide in your purse for future reference! This guide is taken from Narelle Chenery’s presentation on ‘Dirty Secrets of the Cosmetic Industry’.
Dimethicone (silica): Harmful by skin absorption, Eye irritant, Skin irritant. Causes TUMORS in
lungs, thorax & endocrine system. Toxicological properties have NOT been thoroughly investigated.
Sodium Laureth Sulfate (coconut): Composed of 4 known carcinogens: Formaldehyde, Dioxane,
Ethylene Oxide, Acetaldehyde
Cocoamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine: Causes redness and stinging of skin & eyes. Toxicological
properties have NOT been investigated at all
Triethanolamine (TEA): Severely irritating to body tissues, Corrosive to the eyes. Reacts with
nitrosating agents to form nitrosamines, which are Carcinogenic
Methylchloroisothiazolinone: Harmful by skin absorption. Corrosion and burning of eyes & skin. Permanent irreversible eye damage. Nitrosating agent
