Cosmetic Ingredients
Diet plays a big part in preventing breakouts. Those with acne prone skin sometimes experience dramatic results when they simply stop drinking milk or eating other foods containing iodine such as shrimp or crab. This item from Self Magazine explains the link between iodine and milk. For further information about other foods that may stimulate acne read “The Skin Type Solution”; pages 170-173 contain information about diet for oily, sensitive skin
The content of products used on your face can also cause irritation, breakouts or sensitivity. For this reason, it’s a good idea to be aware of the ingredients in your favorite products. Below is a list of material safety data sheets for common makeup ingredients. A material safety data sheet (MSDS) is a detailed report about a hazardous chemical that is created by the manufacturer or importer of the material. Although these are by no means reliable – everyone’s skin react to products differently – the analysis within can at least give you a sense of the irritation potential of popular ingredients.
C
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate
Cetyl Alcohol
Cetyl Palmitate
Cholesterol
Cyclomethicone
D
E
2-Ethylhexyl Salicylate (Octyl Salicylate)
F
G
Glycerin
J
K
Kaolin
L
Lecithin
M
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
Methyl Gluceth 10; Methyl Gluceth 20
N
O
P
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Potassium Sorbate
Propylene Glycol
Propylene Glycol Dipelargonate
Q
R
U
V
W
X
Y
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