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1,4-Dioxane: Nail Polish

The document discusses several chemicals that are contaminants or ingredients in common cosmetic and personal care products that have been identified as potential or known carcinogens. Specifically, it mentions 1,4-dioxane as a contaminant in shampoos, bath products, and other cosmetics that has been classified as a possible carcinogen. Parabens used as preservatives in many cosmetics have been found in breast tumor samples. Other chemicals like 1,3-butadiene in some products, placental extract in hair products, and components in fragrances, sunscreens, lipstick, coal, crude oil, gasoline, and propellants have also been associated with health risks including cancer.

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1,4-Dioxane: Nail Polish

The document discusses several chemicals that are contaminants or ingredients in common cosmetic and personal care products that have been identified as potential or known carcinogens. Specifically, it mentions 1,4-dioxane as a contaminant in shampoos, bath products, and other cosmetics that has been classified as a possible carcinogen. Parabens used as preservatives in many cosmetics have been found in breast tumor samples. Other chemicals like 1,3-butadiene in some products, placental extract in hair products, and components in fragrances, sunscreens, lipstick, coal, crude oil, gasoline, and propellants have also been associated with health risks including cancer.

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1,4-dioxane Nail polish

1,4-dioxane is not listed on ingredient labels. It is (Phthalates)


a petroleum-derived contaminant formed in the
manufacture of shampoos, body wash, children’s
bath products and other sudsing cosmetics. The
International Agency for Research on Cancer
(IARC) has ranked it as a possible carcinogen,
and the National Toxicology Program (NTP) has
identified it as a reasonably anticipated
carcinogen.

 Information from the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics on


1,4-dioxane in bath products

Parabens
Parabens are a group of compounds widely used
as an antifungal agent, preservative and
antimicrobial in creams, lotions, ointments and
other cosmetics, including underarm deodorants. Definition
They are absorbed through the skin and have
been identified in biopsy samples from breast Nail polish (also known as nail varnish)
tumors.
is a lacquer that can be applied to the
1,3-butadiene human fingernails or toenails to decorate
Shaving creams, spray sunscreens and
and protect the nail plates.
foundations, and anti-fungal treatments that
contain the propellant isobutene may be
contaminated with the carcinogen 1,3-butadiene. Advantages
Exposure occurs mainly through inhalation. This
chemical has been found to increase mammary
tumors in rodents. Disadvantages
Placental Extract  The use of Nail Polish may be
Placental extract is derived from human or animal
harmful to your skin.
placentas and is used in hair conditioners,
shampoos and other grooming aids, particularly  It may lead to skin cancer.
those marketed to women of color. The National  Another disadvantage may be that
Toxicology Program (NTP) has identified gaps may develop between the
progesterone, the major hormonal contaminant in polished nails and cuticles when left
placental extracts, as a reasonably anticipated unattended for more than three to
carcinogen. four weeks as the nails grow up with
 Lead in lipstick? passage of time. But this is the case
Sunscreen with any other nail polish also. To
Many sunscreens contain chemicals that exert avoid this, you will have to fill the gel
significant estrogenic activity, as measured by polish in the gaps so developed
the increase in proliferation rates of human breast before any others can notice it.
cancer cells in vitro. Studies show these
chemicals are accumulating in wildlife and
humans.

http://www.breastcancerfund.org/clear-
science/environmental-breast-cancer-
links/cosmetics/?referrer=https://www.googl
e.com.ph/
Fragrances  To clean and maintain the aesthetics
and health of teeth.
(Phthalates)  Toothpaste is used to promote oral
hygiene
 It serves as an abrasive that aids in
removing the dental
plaque and food from the teeth,
assists in suppressing halitosis, and
delivers active ingredients (most
commonly fluoride) to help prevent
tooth decay (dental caries) and gum
disease (gingivitis).

Definition
Disadvantages
Synthetic fragrances are mixtures of
various chemicals that produce a desired
 They contain an abrasive that
grinds away stains on the enamel,
scent.
making your teeth seem brighter.
Advantages
Antibacterial Soaps
 They make your products smell (Triclosan)
delightful.
Deodorant
Disadvantages
(Triclosan)
 The fragrances in your products
are the pride of chemists, but for
you, they can potentially cause
Creams
skin irritation, headaches,
dizziness, and rashes. (Parabens)

Toothpaste Lotion

(Triclosan) (Parabens)

Ointments

(Parabens)

Lipstick

(Lead)

Coal
Definition (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
Toothpaste is a paste or gel dentifrice used
Crude Oil
with a toothbrush as an accessory.
(Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
Advantages
Gasoline

(Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)

Shampoos

(Ethylene Oxide)

Body Washes

(Ethylene Oxide)

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