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Thu Mar 13, 2008 4:20 am  |
Many of us ladies love to go out and buy products that promise us healthier looking skin, less wrinkles and more. So what are in these products? For most, looking at a product's label may be similar to learning a new language. So for everyone who is confused out there, here is a list of some common ingredients that are in beauty products. Learn them and begin to understand what is in the product that you are buying!
OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE: This is a sunscreen and claims to protect against the sun's harsh UVs.
TRIPLE PURIFIED WATER: The average amount contained in a product should be around 65% for proper moisturizing effects.
MINERAL OIL & ISOPROPYL PALMITATE: This should be avoided if you have oily skin. These two ingredients are actually emollients but they do tend to clog pores.
PROPYLENE GLYCOL: This ingredient binds water to the skin. It is often found in oil-free moisturizers.
The following ingredients are emulsifiers meaning that they keep the water and oil in the product from separating. This is what gives the ingredient a smooth texture.
GLYCERYL STEARATE SE
CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE
SODIUM DIHYDROXYCETYL PHOSPHATE
CETEARYL ALCOHOL
STEARIC ACID
Two ingredients that are known to improve the health of your skin are:
TOCOPHERYL ACETATE (VITAMIN E)
ALOE EXTRACT
But beware, in most products these ingredients are used in very low percentages so they may not even be effective.
SIMETHICONE: This is an emollient forming from silicone. It softens the skin and adds the slippery texture to a cream.
BENZOPHENONE-3: This is a common sunscreen ingredient. It prevents the product from breaking down when coming into contact with sunlight.
ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE: An emollient that can be comedogenic (cause blackheads or acne).
CARBOMER: This thickens the texture of the cream. |
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Thu Mar 13, 2008 5:02 pm |
| irka wrote: |
http://www.cosmeticsdatabase.com/index.php?nothanks=1
A website by the EWG-has every ingridient known to man with detailed info on common usage and potential side-effects/dangers.I use it every time I want to buy something. |
WOW! That thing is scary! |
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Thu Mar 13, 2008 7:47 pm |
Yeah...after you visit this site once you will never shop the same way again.  |
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Thu Mar 13, 2008 8:35 pm |
this is very useful!!! thanks, irka and susan!  |
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Thu Mar 13, 2008 8:43 pm |
| Thanks for the link, I saw this on TV a few months ago and it was really informative. Really does make you think twice about the products you are using on your face. |
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Thu Mar 13, 2008 10:16 pm |
| irka wrote: |
http://www.cosmeticsdatabase.com/index.php?nothanks=1
A website by the EWG-has every ingridient known to man with detailed info on common usage and potential side-effects/dangers.I use it every time I want to buy something. |
[b]Lord have mercy!
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♥I'm flattered by all the lovely PM's, but I don't get here much these days. Please don't be afraid to post your quearies to other DIY members who will be glad to help you (or sell you their wares..lol) Still happy with LED, dermarolling and a DIY antioxidant regime. Peace & Hugs to all.♥ |
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