Phthalates Dibutyl phthalate (DBP) and di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), butyl benzyl phthalate (BBP or BzBP).)
Found in products such as : hair sprays, perfume, nail polishes. Used to soften plastic, skin moisturisers and skin penetration enhancers in cosmetics. Research indicates: Known to cause serious reproductive and developmental effects in lab animals linked to premature breast development in young girls and interference with reproductive development in male fetuses hormone disruptors Parabens A group of artificial preservatives also known as Alkyl parahydroxy benzoates butyl/methyl/ethyl/ propyl/isobutyl paraben. Evidence shows them to: mimic estrogens in the body penetrate the skin and appear in the blood. found in breast tumours. BHT Butylated Hydroxytoluene, E321
Used as a synthetic antioxidant. Irritation Linked to possible behavioral effects and reproductive problems Propylene Glycol Can cause contact dermatitis Linked to depression of the Central Nervous System. Sodium Lauryl Sulfate Skin, eye and respiratory tract irritant May damage liver, lungs and immune system Some evidence to suggest reproductive effects. DEA / TEA
Diethanolamine & Triethanolamine DEA / TEA in concentrations of 5% and above can result in the formation of carcinogens in products containing nitrite preservatives. Chemical reactions between nitrites and DEA/ TEA occur during the manufacturing process and while products are stored in their containers forming carcinogenic nitrosamines. During my many years of research I have found numerous popular pregnancy belly treatments that contain Parabens, Sulfates, or Phthalates.
These ingredients have been banned in Europe
and restricted in many countries, but are still allowed in the United States.
I find it amazing that we are told not to smoke, what not to eat or drink, but seldom warned about what we put directly on our skin, the largest organ of our body. Did you know that everything that we apply on our skin ultimately ends up in our bloodstream? Consequently, we pass it on to our developing baby. I urge you to check the ingredient labels of your personal and skincare products then read the published articles listed below. The articles below represent research in the area of precautions for chemical use during pregnency  |
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