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Myth # 1. Some lipsticks contain unacceptable levels of lead.
Data: The Cosmetics, Toiletries and Fragrance Association (CTFA) calls this myth groundless. The amount of lead that can enter the human body with cosmetics is much less than that that enters it daily with food, water and air.
Myth No. 2. Antiperspirant deodorants cause breast cancer because they contain carcinogenic substances and lead to the accumulation of toxins in the lymph nodes of the breast.
Data: American Cancer Society and National Cancer Institute denied these rumors. The lymph nodes are cleared of toxins through the kidneys and liver, not through the sweat glands. It is scientifically proven that deodorants can only cause allergic reactions, not cancer.
Myth # 3. Some surfactants destroy the skin.
Data: It has been experimentally proven that regular skin cleansing with products containing sodium lauryl sulfate leads to an increase in skin … The component damages the protective barrier and accumulates in skin cells. Prolonged use of detergents with surfactants can lead to the development of dry skin, peeling, hair loss, the appearance of comedones, and provoke dermatitis.
Although experts recognize them as safe in water-washable cleansers (shampoos, cleansing gels, foams, etc.), they do not recommend using them for people suffering from acne, dermatitis, dry skin or hair loss.
Help: The most famous surfactants – sodium lauryl sulfate and sodium laureth sulfate (Sodium Lauryl Sul and Sodium Laureth Sulfate) can be present in detergents – shampoos, liquid soaps, shower gels. And also in some cosmetic emulsions and even toothpastes. It is used because it is cheap and provides effective foaming and cleansing.