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penetrates the skin, and is considered unsafe for injured or
damaged skin. While 1,4-dioxane can be removed from
products easily and economically by vacuum stripping
during the manufacturing process, there is no way to
determine which products have undergone this process.
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Polysorbate 60 and Polysorbate 80 - Polysorbate 60 and
polysorbate 80 are used as emulsifying agents and
fragrance ingredients in many different types of personal
care products. These chemicals may be contaminated with
1,4-dioxane, a probable carcinogen, which readily
penetrates the skin. While 1,4-dioxane can be removed
from products easily and economically by vacuum
stripping during the manufacturing process, there is no
way to determine which products have undergone this
process. Labels are not required to show this information.
Ethylene oxide, a known carcinogen, may also be a
contaminant of these ingredients.
Propylene Glycol - Propylene glycol is used in many
skin products, including moisturizers, facial cleansers,
foundations, and anti-aging products, as well as mascara
and hair colour products. It is widely used as a moisturecarrying ingredient in place of glycerine because it is
cheaper and more readily absorbed through the skin. It is
related to polyethylene glycol (PEG) and is known to
cause contact dermatitis even at very low concentrations.
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