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If you are not already using certified organic miessence® products, here are some tips on finding out what 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 Sulphate (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.
Phenoxyethanol: Toxic to kidney and bladder. Causes reproductive disorders, serious eye damage & brain degeneration.

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