10 Cancer-Linked Products You Should Think Twice About Before Putting On Your Body

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10 Cancer-Linked Products You Should Think Twice About Before Putting On Your Body

4. Benzoyl Peroxide

A topical application of Benzoyl peroxide as a treatment for oily skin or acne can put you at risk for Melanoma. Skin tumor-promoting activity of benzoyl peroxide is a widely used free radical, generating compound.(5)

Solutions: Use organic carrot seed or organic lemon essential oil on your skin instead. These are far safer and less toxic.

5. Skin Lighting Creams

Mercury can be found in excess over the legal limit in skin lightening creams.(6) Skin lightening creams are used on the face for hyper-pigmentation. Besides toxicities, they have never proven effective for long-lasting results.

Solutions: Make an appointment for a diamond peel at your local spa instead.

6. Talcum Powder

Magnesium silicate is a primary component of talcum powder. Talc can contain silica and often be contaminated with asbestos.(7) Body powders can increase our risk for ovarian cancers.

Solutions: You can mix 1/4 cup kuzu root starch and 1/3 cup rice flour with 7 drops of organic lavender essential oil. OR, you can purchase Miessence Organic Body Powder.

7. Mascara

Have you ever opened a new mascara only to find it was too smelly to use? I have. Whether we pay $5 or $35, the mascara we choose can contain toxic, cancer-linked chemicals. Conventional mascaras usually include toxic polymers, petroleum distillates, petrolatum, formaldehyde, aluminum, Retinyl Acetate, fragrance, and parabens that can increase the aging process.

Solutions: Purchase an organic fragrance-free mascara such as Nvey Eco Organic Mascara. Always discard mascaras after six months.

8. Hairsprays

Hairsprays contain chemicals that are environmentally risky. I’ve seen customers develop rashes on their forehead from frequent hairspray use. Common ingredients in hairsprays are shellac, Phthalates, Formaldehyde, denatured alcohol and propylene glycol. Hairsprays can potentially cause multiple chemical sensitivities. Because of their noxious fumes hairsprays can lead to lung damage.(8)

Solutions: I use a product called: Intelligent Nutrients hair balm. It’s not a spray, but it’s certified organic!

9. Toothpaste

Toothpaste ingredients can include fluorides, sodium lauryl sulfate, saccharin, propylene glycol and several colored dyes. These have been linked to cancer and neurotoxicity.

Solutions: You can choose non-fluoride, non-chemical toothpaste. OR, you can use a dab of Dr Christopher’s Herbal Tooth & Gum Powder. OR, you can purchase Organic BR Brushing Rinse and add a drop of organic peppermint essential oil to your brush.

10. Lipsticks

It’s ironic that Revlon has a campaign called “Kisses for the Cure” that urges women to buy lipstick to fight breast cancer. The ingredients in toxic lipsticks can include Tar, Lead, Formaldehyde, Petroleum Distillates, Propylparaben, Polypropylene and more.

Solutions: Most Health Food Stores stock organic lipsticks, such as Ecco Bella.

Conclusion

Seeking health is a battle for everyone. We can unwittingly fall into pleasure-traps when choosing fashionable cosmetics and toiletries. Remember knowing how to read labels is key in order to help you reduce your cancer risk.

As a spa owner for almost four decades, I’ve researched ingredients that can disrupt the delicate balance of our skin, hormones, and metabolism. If television promotes a cream or potion to look twenty years younger, my suggestion would be to disregard this misinformation that may eventually cause you harm.