Toxic Beauty? 5 Skincare Ingredients Linked to Cancer and Hormonal Imbalance
Choosing skincare should be treated with the same care as choosing what we eat—yet many products on the shelves contain harmful ingredients that can damage the skin or even affect overall health. Reports have linked certain synthetic components in beauty products to skin cancer, hormonal imbalance, irritation, and other health risks.
Here are five common toxic ingredients to avoid:
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Parabens – Found in many products as preservatives. Linked to breast cancer tumours, hormonal imbalance, and early puberty. Look out for names ending in -butyl, -methyl, -propyl.
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Benzoyl Peroxide – Common in acne treatments but a known irritant that can damage DNA and promote tumours.
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Propylene Glycol/Butyl Glycol – Petroleum-based chemicals linked to brain, liver, and skin abnormalities.
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Synthetic Pigments – Often derived from coal tar, containing toxic heavy metals that cause irritation and may be carcinogenic.
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Triclosan – An antibacterial agent registered as a pesticide, harmful to health and the environment.
Reading labels carefully is the first step to protecting your skin and overall wellbeing.
