Skin transformation from a recent client who had struggled for years with an itchy scalp and mini rash on their arms. We discussed what might be causing it including emtional issues but i suggested they started with the easiest and check for nasties in commonly used toiletries.
Some to look out for (copied from PDF, looks weird!):
Propylene Glycol
A cosmetic form of mineral oil found in
automatic brake and hydraulic fluid and
industrial antifreeze. In skin and hair
products, propylene glycol works as a
humecent, which is a substance that retains
the moisture content of skin or cosmetic
products by preventing the escape of
moisture or water. Material Safety Sheets
(MSDS) warn users to avoid skin contact
with propylene glycol as this strong skin
irritant can cause liver damage.
Sodium Lauryl Sulphate (SLS)1
An anionic surfactant used in cosmetics and
industrial chemicals as a cleansing agent.
Used as a thickener and foaming agent in
shampoos, toothpastes and cleansers, and as
a wetting agent in garage floor cleaners,
engine degreasers and auto cleaning
products. SLS is used around the world in
clinical studies as a skin irritant. High
levels of skin penetration may occur at even
low concentrations. Studies have shown
SLS to have a degenerative effect on the cell
membrane due to its protein denaturing
properties. It can also maintain residual
levels in major organs of the body from skin
contact with SLS or by its combination with
other nitrogen bearing ingredients within a
formulation, creating a nitro-sating agent.
Sodium Laureth Sulphate (SLES)
SLES is the alcohol form (ethoxylated) of
SLS. It has higher foaming qualities and is
slightly less irritating, but may cause more
drying. May also cause potentially
carcinogenic formulations of nitrates, or
nitro-sating agents, by reacting with other
ingredients.
Talc
A soft Grey-green mineral used in some
personal hygiene and cosmetic products.
Inhaling talc may be harmful as this
substance is recognised as a potential
carcinogen.
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