Specializing in healthy skin-care formulations, Herbally Radiant,
has been cautioning its customers about the potentially harmful effects of
synthetic and chemical ingredients as well as petroleum by-products that find
their way into the popular brand of cosmetics. Confirming the health risks, the
recent study by UC Berkley Center for Environmental Research and Children’s
Health, confirms that “the beauty industry has not yet realized that during
girls’ growth years, girls and young ladies need products formulated just for
them. Specifically, formulations should not contain parabens, phthalates,
sodium laurel sulfates, triclosan and other petroleum by-products.
Unfortunately, many, if not all, all these ingredients are found in most of the
popular cosmetics, fragrances, hair products and soaps.”
The sad part is that these potentially harmful ingredients are not
listed in the cosmetic products.
Several other reports also highlight the presence of low-level
concentrations of potential reproductive or developmental toxicants,
particularly phthalates, in cosmetics and personal care products. According to
these reports, makeup, shampoo, skin lotion, nail polish, and other personal
care products contain chemical ingredients that lack safety data. Moreover,
some of these chemicals have been linked to male genital birth defects,
decreased sperm counts, and altered pregnancy outcomes.
Phthalates, as key components in plastics, appear in many consumer products.
The main phthalates in cosmetics and personal care products are dibutyl
phthalate in nail polish, diethyl phthalate in perfumes and lotions, and
dimethyl phthalate in hair spray. Often, their presence is not noted on labels.
“The concerns that are focused around this particular chemical
[class] have arisen from a series of tests and studies that have been released
recently that point to significant potential health concerns,” says Sujatha
Jahagirdar, an environmental advocate with Environment California.
In more than 76 skin-care formulations launched by Herbally Radiant, the key
ingredients are USDA certified organic.
The Essential Oils used in these products act as natural preservatives, soothing
fragrances and aroma-therapeutic elements. Most of the other products being
marketed for women do not disclose their ingredients that could pose health
risks in one form or the other.
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