Posts Tagged ‘ingredient watch list’
Ingredient Watch List: Cocamide DEA
Thursday, August 11th, 2011This week the ingredient we’re investigating is Cocamide DEA. This is an ingredient that you often come across in a lot of common skin and hair care products. Cocamide DEA is originally derived from natural coconut oil, but is extensively refined and processed with harsh, powerful chemicals that leave the final product thoroughly unnatural. Even [...]
Lead Acetate- Annmarie Gianni’s Ingredient Watch List
Friday, July 8th, 2011This week, I want to share with you some information about Lead Acetate, a potentially dangerous ingredient that can be found in hair dyes. Strictly regulated in other parts of the world, the United States has yet to get on board and crack down on its use. Read on to find out more vital information, [...]
Ingredient Watch List: Formaldehyde
Friday, July 1st, 2011This week, I want to use my Ingredient Watch List to increase awareness of Formaldehyde. This toxin is used in many everyday products, and puts us at a significant risk for many major health issues. These risks are certainly something we should be on the lookout for. Formaldehyde in Hair Care Formaldehyde is found in [...]
Ingredient Watch List: Triclosan
Friday, June 10th, 2011Last week in my Ingredient Watch List, I shared information about parabens, a synthetic preservative in food and personal products. This week, I’m going to talk about Triclosan, a chemical that is designed to make the products you use safer, but in reality, can put you in harm’s way. Triclosan- The Supposed “Benefits” Triclosan is [...]
