FDA Allows Mercury And Other Toxins In Cosmetics
An interesting quote from the FDA Handbook:
“With the exception of color additives and a few prohibited ingredients, a cosmetic manufacturer may, on his own responsibility, use essentially any raw material as a cosmetic ingredient and market the product without approval.”
Mercury is permissible in cosmetics and other products, even though it is easily absorbed through the skin and will accumulate in the body. Mercury in any form is extremely toxic.
Nitrosamines are known carcinogens. Nevertheless, the FDA permits their use.
Dioxane is also permissible in products by the FDA. Dioxane irritates the eyes and mucous membranes. Prolonged exposure is considered toxic to the liver and kidneys.
In rodent feeding studies conducted for the National Cancer Institute, 1,4-dioxane was found to produce cancer of the liver and the nasal turbinates. It also caused systemic cancer in a skin painting study. Skin absorption studies demonstrated that dioxane readily penetrates animal and human skin, and yes, it is allowed in cosmetics.
Phthalates can interfere with the normal sexual development of a fetus or infant. Studies have linked phthalate exposure in infants, especially males, to reduced testosterone and reproductive defects.
Petrochemicals are very prevalent in cosmetics. Examples include lip gloss, which is commonly made from petroleum oil, and nail polish, which contains petroleum-derived solvents such as toluene.
The benzene family of chemicals tends to have a sweetish aroma that is very popular among perfumers and fragrances. The benzenes are petroleum-based, so they’re cheap, easy to come by, and a known cause of leukemia.
Synthetic hair dyes include petroleum-derived coloring chemicals as well as other harmful ingredients such as ammonia and lead. Synthetic hair dyes are known to penetrate skin and to cause cancer in laboratory animals.
Perfume and aftershave usually consist of a combination of chemicals, solvents, and natural essential oils in a base of alcohol, which can include toluene, ketone, and other hazardous substances. Approximately 95% of the ingredients in perfumes are derived from petrochemicals.
Many lotions, sunscreens and body care products contain pthalates, DEHP and DBP.. In animals, these chemicals are toxic to the liver, kidneys, testes, and the nervous system. DBP is used extensively in perfumes, nail polishes, lotions, and hair sprays.
Sunblocks contain suspected carcinogens, including diethanolamine and related ingredients (DEA, TEA), padimate-o, and titanium dioxide. Other ingredients are suspected endocrine disrupters: benzophenone (oxybenzone), homosalate, octyl-methoxycinnamate (octinoxate), and the parabens (methyl-, ethyl-, butyl-, propyl-). Moreover, sunscreens can contain chemicals associated with skin irritation and rashes, including avobenzone (parsol 1789), benzophenone, octyl-methoxycinnamate, and PABA (para-aminobenzoic acid).
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FDA should not allow this because Mercury is very harmless for body.
All mercury spills, regardless of quantity, should be treated seriously. Metallic mercury slowly evaporates when exposed to the air. The air in a room can reach contamination levels just from the mercury in a broken thermometer - just a few drops.
it is probably harder to regulate something that isn’t regulated right now, it would probably shed a lot of light on an industry that just cares about the outcome and not what goes into a product.
Yes, If you go to a health food store they usually carry several very pure body stuff. Aubery is one of the purest, Pure Life is one I like to use and they smell great. Most of them are also organic, and cruelty free
I would like to add one thing that in this fast age everybody want everything instant like they need their skin should shiny for that they use some harmful products. Why we forgot about nature. According to me either we should use permissible products or natural products.
I am much concern about last commentator that we should use permissible products or natural products. Because its a matter or our skin.
According to me mercury is very harmful for the skin. FDA must think once again on it. I used a cream that contains mercury it burn my skin totally.
Mercury is neither good nor bad if it is used in right manner. Less quantity of mercury is good for cosmetic products.
Yes this is true that mercury is very harmful for our body if it is more than of its requirement.
In my views cosmetic products should be natural. They prepared with fruits, vegetables etc but not with mercury.
How FDA can do this knowing that Mercury in any form is highly toxic?
Is pears a good brand? Does anyone know where to buy “pears” brand stuff? like their facial cleanser and, body wash, they just stopped selling it near my house.I learned of an ingredient list of toxins in cosmetics, and soaps, and detergents to avoid and pears is pretty good but I don’t know where to buy it for cheap like the place near my house?
Mercury is such a highly reactive toxic agent that it is difficult to identify its specific mechanism of damage i think mercury is neither good or nor bad this is very worthy stuff you share with us.
we have this project on the investigation of the environmental causes of autism.Examples of these toxins include heavy metals such as mercury and lead, polybrominated diphenyl ether in televisions and baby pajamas, perfluorinated chemicals in food wrappers, pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, and even cosmetics.Could you please help me think of a creative one line title for our report? thanks so much!
Yaa!! I think Mercury is very harmful for our skin so be care full of this thanks a lot for this informative post thanks.
I’ve written synopses and proposals and dread the thought of them. It’s very difficult but actually a good “test” because it can show you flaws in your book. It makes you focus.
I’ve read that all toxins and impurities have a positive electrical charge. If this possible? Can someone give me a link to read more about this or just tell me what you know?
Mercury is very harmful for our body that\’s why FDA should not allow this.thanks for the post.
Are there anyone who try botulinum toxin injection for any reason either cosmetic or for dystonia or spasticity?
According to me mercury is neither good nor bad if it more than its requirement it will become bad for you otherwise….
Mercury is very harmful for our body this is such a very informative post thanks.
I think it totally depend on brand If the product is from good brand so it should be natural. They prepared with fruits, vegetables etc but not with mercury.and if the product is from bad brand it should be harmful …….
Mostly women’s love to use cosmetic to look more and more beautiful but some times we hear that FDA Allows Mercury And Other Toxins In Cosmetics so be care of it thanks.
most ladies don’t the harmful effect of the product they are using that contains Nitrosamines,dioxine, Mercury and other chemicals .if FDA cant use of them then there should be rules regarding to amount of usage . the chemical used inside product inside should be written on cover with side effects as written on smoking products or medicines.
prefer to use natural products
Well beware of mercury now. The fact when human body get contaminated with mercury the symptoms typically include sensory impairment (vision, hearing, speech), disturbed sensation and a lack of coordination. The type and degree of symptoms exhibited depend upon the individual toxin, the dose, and the method and duration of exposure.
this is a fantastic post Mercury is very harmful for our body this is such a very informative post thank you
Mercury, lead, arsenic, and other metals have been known to be potential toxins for many centuries. When body levels become elevated to a point higher than a safe threshold for tolerance, mercury, lead, and other metals can lead to illnesses and can exacerbate existing diseases.
Claire, can you supply a link to this scientists report? So far as I’ve read, only a small percentage of the people ‘afflicted’ with Morgellons actually had agrobacteria and all of those who did were successfully treated with Lyme Disease meds. Many others, unafflicted with the agrobacteria, were ‘cured’ with antipsychotic drugs that contained ‘anti itch’ agents. Some are even ‘cured’ just by not being allowed to pick at their lesions.
There are toxins and carcinogens in shampoos and cosmetics. The culprits include formaldehyde, phenols, sodium sulfate, coal tar, toxic dyes, and synthetic fragrances. Does anyone know any brands that DON”T include the harmful agents?
I think it totally depend on brand If the product is from good brand so it should be natural.Mercury is very harmful for our body this post is really informative post thank,s for sharing
Recently i have ran across this site and found it very interesting and informative. But one thing is very paining that you have not update it yet. Plz update this awesome blog.
This does make me wonder what I’ve been using. I think from now on I should read and check out the ingredients on the Skin Products I use.