The recent NY Times article exposing
grave health risks posed by hazardous chemical-mixed finger nail products is
forcing New Yorkers and consumers elsewhere to consider their regular salon
visits from a different perspective, and with caution.
The article blames finger nail
products, specifically gels, with potentially toxic ingredients that can lead
to skin infection, respiratory illnesses to those long exposed to them.
Using potentially hazardous chemical
ingredients even in branded beauty formulations has been going on unchecked.
With emerging scientific evidence of their harmful effects, there is growing
awareness now among consumers for choosing safe products.
As manufacturers of natural beauty
products, which are safe and effective, Herbally Radiant has been highlighting
the potential dangers of many commonly used chemical ingredients in beauty
formulations. Unfortunately, the
packaging or labeling of most of such unsafe products does not contain adequate
information about their ingredients.
Consumers need to be careful in buying
the products, especially if they contain the following ingredients :
1.
BHA and BHT (used mainly in moisturizers and makeup products)
2.
Coal tar dyes: (potentially contaminated with heavy metals toxic to
brain)
3.
DEA-related ingredients (used in creamy and foaming products such as
moisturizers and shampoos)
4.
Dibutyl phthalate (plasticizer in some nail care products)
5.
Formaldehyde-releasing preservatives (cancer causing ingredient)
6.
Parabens (by-product of petroleum, potentially harmful in mail
reproductive functions)
7.
PEG compounds (used in cosmetic cream bases)
8.
Petrolatum (used in some hair products, lip balms, lip sticks and
moisturizers). for shine
9.
Sodium laureth sulfate (used in foaming cosmetics)
Due to increasing scientific evidence
of potential risks of such chemical ingredients, more and more consumers in
Europe are opting for natural products. In
US, Herbally Radiant is using certified organic ingredients in all its skin
care formulations. These are not only safe for use but these also help
revitalize skin effectively. Particularly, its special anti-agingformulations : Rejuvenating and Radiant, are now getting more and more acceptance.