The average person uses nine personal care products per day that may collectively include up to 126 unique chemical ingredients (http://tinyurl.com/4nx4b8q). These personal care products include skin lotions, hairsprays perfumes, moisturizers, shampoos, and deodorants. Sarah is a normal middle-aged woman who uses on average 12 skin care products everyday, throughout the day.
Over all, Sarah used:
4 products that will potentially cause cancer
6 products that are linked to developmental and reproductive toxicity
11 products with allergies and immunetoxicity
11 products that cause irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
12 products that cause neurotoxicity or organ system toxicity
11 products that enhance skin absorption
Some of these effects are immediate, while others may take years to present themselves. In all of the hazardous products, the most harmful ingredient was the fragrance (see post on dangers of fragrances). Some of the other more dangerous chemicals include Retinyl Palmitate, DMDM Hydantion, Propylene Glycol, Formaldehyde, Polysorbate, and Salicylic Acid. For more information on harmful chemicals, visit Natural Skincare Authority.
Below are the products Sarah uses.
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| Paul Mitchell Extra-Body Sculpting Gel (moderate hazard) |
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| Rusk Sensories Brilliance Leave-in Conditioner (high hazard) |
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| Vaseline Nursery Jelly (low hazard) |
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| Dermalogica Ultra Sensitive Faceblock (moderate hazard) |
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| Neutrogena Oil-free Acne Wash (high hazard) |
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| Aveda Confixor Liquid Gel (high hazard) |
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| Herbal Essences Hello Hydration Shampoo and Conditioner (moderate hazard) |
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| Jean Nate After Bath Splash (high hazard) |
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| Neutrogena Healthy Skin Anti-Wrinkle Anti-Blemish Cleanser (high hazard) |
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| Tom's of Maine Natural Deodorant Stick (moderate hazard) |
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| Olay Regenerist Regenerating Serum (moderate hazard) |
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